The Palm Pavilion - Beach Neighborhood Newsletters€¦ · 2011 CAlENDAr OF lOCAl E˘EN CLEARWATER BEACH NEWSLETTER 1926 - WHAT ELSE HAPPEnEd THE YEAR PALM PAViLLion oPEnEd Throughout

85 years ago, Clearwater Beach was mostly one largesandbar with few structures. Electricity and the automobilewere just starting to appear on the beaches. The newMemorial Causeway had recently opened replacing ‘OldRickety’, as the only bridge to the beach.

Society was different in the late ‘20s, but people still liked toexplore, and they loved the beach. People wore every dayclothes to the beach, where they would change into bathingattire that was normally black. Women wore bathing suitsthat looked more like dresses and covered their full figuredbodies and even part of their legs. Five inspired businessmen, Jesse C. Smith, Frederick Nelson, Clay Costigan, JohnFarmer and Eugene W. Murray opened the Palm Pavilion asa bathhouse May 31, 1926. The first incorporation recordslisted its purpose as “as a bathing pavilion.” By 1932, staterecords read “as a bathing pavilion and accessories.”

In 1964, the Palm Pavilion was sold to Howard and JeanHamilton. The business continued in much the same way.

“Travel to the beach was much more involved prior toWorld War II,” says owner Howard Hamilton. “From the1920s up to even 1980, beach pavilions providedchanging rooms. Visitors would come to the beach in theirwork clothes, rent lockers at pavilions and change into theirbeach attire. When finished, they would change back intotheir regular clothes and leave the island.”

Society and dress codes were much more formal backthen,” says Jean Hamilton. “Wearing a bathing suit anyplace other than the beach or pool was something you justdid not do. Beach pavilions were a way of life.”

In the early 1980s, the demand for beach pavilionschanged and the Hamilton’s removed the bathhouse from‘The Palm’, but continued to maintain their other amenities.

The day-to-day business is now in the hands of KenHamilton, a second generation.

The first major renovation and expansion occurred in 1995.An outside deck was added for beachside dining andweekend entertainment. In 2000, the Palm Pavilion furtherexpanded its outside deck seating area and more interiorgroup space was created. The kitchen has increased by 20-fold and the menu was expanded to include fresh seafood,steaks, wraps, pasta, ribs, salads and special beachyappetizers. In keeping with the history of the Palm, hot dogsand hamburgers remain as featured items on the menu.

“We have done our very best over the years to maintain thefamily feel of the Palm Pavilion,” says Ken Hamilton, today'sowner. “It is important to us that today’s experience is muchlike the experience a guest had over the years, whether theyare here for the first time, or they came here 50 years ago.”

“The support of the local community has been tremendousand we look forward to meeting the challenges that layahead for Clearwater Beach.”

According to records with the State of Florida, the PalmPavilion is the oldest operating beach pavilion in the state.

The Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill and Bar is located at 10Bay Esplanade. For more information, call 727-446-2642or visit www.PalmPavilion.com.

April / 2011 iSSUE 8

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Celebrating 85 years

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RoTARY, Clearwater Beach meets everyThursday, 12:15pm at Shephard’s lunchSulaman Hemani, President 447-0058

CARLouEL HoMEoWnERS ASSoCiATionKris Hampsey, President 441-4188

CLEARWATER BEACH ASSoCiATion Patrick Gallagher, President 447-1033Ann Garris 446-4410

SAnd KEY CiViC ASSoCiATionMeets first Wednesdays each month at theClearwater Community Sailing CenterGene Gillespie, President 596-0993

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STATE:Senator Dennis Jones . . . . 727-549-6411

Republican, District 138940 Seminole Blvd, Seminole [email protected]

Representative Jim Frishe . 727-518-3902 Republican, District 54125 Indian Rocks Rd, Belleair [email protected]

Governor Rick [email protected]

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www.BillNelson.Senate.govAREA uniTEd STATES REPRESEnTATiVE:Rep Bill Young . . . . . . . . . . 727-394-6950

9210 113th St, Seminole, Fl 33772www.house.gov/young

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This is our annual restaurant issue. Wehave included a story on the PalmPavilion, the oldest operating restauranton Clearwater Beach. It is celebrating 85years in May.

Also in this restaurant issue we haveincluded a list of all the Restaurant Weekparticipants, with a little description abouteach one. This year’s restaurant will beeven bigger and better than last year’s.

We hope you enjoy this newsletter. Wecall it a “Neighborhood Newsletter”because it is about Clearwater Beach,your neighborhood. It is mailed toabout 5,000 households and includesIsland Estates and Sand Key. Wepublish this edition six times a year.

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AprilFederal Taxes Due 18 Earth Day 2011 22Good Friday 22Easter 24 Easter Egg Hunt, North Beach 22Arbor Day 29Blast Friday 29Fun N Sun Fest Begins 29Biggest Beach Party - Indian Rocks 30Smooth Jazz Fest 30

MAYLoggerhead Turtle Season Begins 1Fun N Sun Festival (continues) 1-8QFest Concert (Coachman Park) 1Restaurant Week Kick Off Event 6Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival 6-7Fish Fry Historical Society 7Country Concert Coachman Park 8

Mother’s Day 8Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week 8-15Postal Workers Food Drive 7Stone Crab Season Ends 15Winter’s Family Beach Day 20-21 Safe Boating Week 23-29Blast Friday 27Memorial Day 30JUNEHurricane Season Begins 1Chamber of Commerce / AnnualDinner (Tue) 7Last Day Public School 8 Flag Day (Mon) 14Antique Appraisal Fair / HeritageVillage 18 Father’s Day (Sun) 20Summer Begins 21Blast Friday 24Morton Plant/Mease Triathlon 26

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2011 CAlENDAr OF lOCAl EVENTS


1926 - WHAT ELSE HAPPEnEd THEYEAR PALM PAViLLion oPEnEd

Throughout the yearA French team of engineers uncovered the body of theSphinx from the desert sand as part of a restorationeffort. Ironically, this speeds its deterioration.JanuaryGeorge Martin, “5th Beatle” and producer of The

Beatles’ records, born.Soupy Sales, comedian, born (died October 22, 2009).Patricia Neal, actress, born (died August, 2010).Winnie-the-Pooh is published by Author A. A. Milne .februaryLeslie Nielsen, actor, born (died November, 2010).MarchAlvin “Pete” Rozelle, commissioner of the National.

Football League (NFL) 1960 - 1989, born, (died 1996) .Alan Greenspan, American economist, born.Jerry Lewis, comedian, born.Peter Graves, actor, born (died March 14, 2010).AprilHugh Hefner, creator of the men’s magazine Playboy, born.Queen Elizabeth II, born in London.Cloris Leachman, actress, born.United Airlines established.MayCoal miner’s strike begins in Britain.Ann B. Davis, actress, born.Henry Ford announces the 40-hour week .Don Rickles, comedian and actor, born.Miles Davis, musician, born, (died 1991) .Bessie Coleman, first licensed African-American female

pilot dies.JuneAndy Griffith, actor, born.Marilyn Monroe, actress, born (died August 5, 1962).Mel Brooks, entertainer, born.Mary Cassatt, artist, dies.AugustGertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim the

English Channel from France to England.The movie “Don Juan,” starring John Barrymore

premieres in New York, with the Warner Brothers’ Vitaphone system.

Rudolph Valentino, Italian silent film star, dies.SeptemberJohn Coltrane, musician born (died July 17, 1967).Great Miami Hurricane devastates Miami.octoberDecree in Italy bans women from holding public office.Magician Harry Houdini dies.Chuck Berry, rock and roll musician, born.Charles Vance Millar, rich Torontonian, whose final Will

sparked the Great Toronto Stork Derby, dies.Mussolini takes control in Italy.novemberThe NBC radio network formed by Westinghouse,

General Electric and RCA opens with 24 stations.Vesuvius erupts.Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, in Williamsburg,

Virginia, begins.decemberAgatha Christie disappears from her Surrey, England home.Claude Monet, painter dies.


nEW PRogRAM diRECToRSince of the first of the year, theClearwater Community SailingCenter has a new ProgramDirector, Rich White. He is alsothe Sailing Instructor. Rich sayshis first ride in a sailboat was onLake Erie, when he was threeweeks old. Most of his careerhas been in the marine industryand instructing sailing. With theUS Navy, he instructed sailors to

sail Columbia Twenty-twos and Flying Scotts in thePhilippines. He worked as Head Instructor and Trainer forthe US Navy Sailing Association. He later became a sailmaker and a charter boat captain. Part of Rich duties at theCCSC is to evaluate instructors for the US SailingAssociation. He is currently an instructor for the US Sailingfor Basic Keelboat and Coastal Passage Making. He istraining to be an instructor of Ocean Passage Making. Healso instructs and certifies power boat instructors for USSailing. The CCSC is located on Sand Key, at 1001 GulfBlvd. Call 517-7776 for information. ___________________________________________________

WALK on HoLd With the closing of Tommy Duff’s PubThe Pink Power Walk is in limbo. This April event has beensponsored by the pub, with the money going to the MaryKay nationwide drive for Breast Cancer Awareness. If youhave an idea or sponsor to help keep this popular eventgoing, please call Betty Furness at 447-4646. _________________________________________________

THEMEd SuMMER CAMP This summer, Country DaySchool is again offering high quality and popularspecialty camps to children age 2 through 8th grade.The camps combine a safe environment with high-quality programs that educate, engage, and enrich yourchild's life. This year, they will offer SCUBA CertificationCamp, Horse Camp, Computer Programming Camp,Cooking Camp and many more! For more information,visit www.countrydaylargo.com or call 727-596-1902. ___________________________________________________

HAPPY BiRTHdAY The Capital Theatre in downtownClearwater on Cleveland Street was 90 years old onMarch 21st. It was originally built in 1921. _________________________________________________

A doLPHin TALE The movie recently filmed at theClearwater Aquarium is in the editing stage. Look for‘trailers’ to appear in April promoting the 3D film. It isscheduled to premier in the Tampa Bay area in October,with a national distribution in November or December._______________________

SLiP SLidin’ AWAY TheClearwater Beach AquaticComplex at 69 BayEsplanade on ClearwaterBeach is now open tomembers, with a newdeluxe double loop slide.The slide was installedjust after Spring Break.During April, the pool isopen from noon until5pm every day. After May1st, the pool will stayopen later. Call 462-6020for information, and hours.

Did You Know...


SCuBA foR KidSChildren 12 and over canlearn the basics of scubadiving and kayaking atLargo’s Under and OverAquatics Camp June 13-17.Campers will meet at theSouthwest Pool (13120 VonnRoad in Largo) to learn thefundamentals of both.Camp includes a field trip toBusch Garden’s Adventure Island on the final day of camp.This camp is sponsored by Sunshine Scuba on West BayDrive. The cost is $110 for residents, and $137 fornonresidents. For more information, call 518-3126 or visitwww.LargoPools.com.___________________________________________________

PiER 60 duRing THE 1960S Do you remember whenPier 60 was first built? It opened in 1962. Did youexperience the early years, or learn to fish on it? If so,call 517-1997 or email [email protected]. Weare writing a story on the pier’s early days. ___________________________________________________

BoAT RAMP oPEn The boat ramp next to theClearwater Beach Rec Center has reopened. Closed forseveral months, it has been upgraded. The boardingdock was relocated to the south, providing additionallaunch width. The new ramp includes railings, sidewalks,and a block mat system on the lower portion, to preventfuture erosion. Sections of the seawall were stabilized anda new seawall cap installed. The cost was $430,000.75% came from a grant through the Florida Fish andWildlife Conservation Commission. The ramp is locatedat the east end of Bay Esplanade Drive. _________________________________________________

PoSTAL WoRKERS food dRiVE On Saturday, May14th place nonperishable food by your mailbox for yourmail carrier to pick up. Please no glass containers, they maybreak during transporting._________________________________________________

nEEd AnoTHER CoPY? Pick up an extra copy of thisnewsletter at the Beach Chamber Office, The Beach RecCenter, Sand Key EZ Mart & Island Estates UPS Store._________________________________________________

nuMBER 6! TripAdvisor.com announced their "Traveler'sChoice Awards," which named the Top 10 U.S. beachdestinations. Florida took six of the top 10 spots.Clearwater Beach ranked 6th, right behind SanibelIsland. The number one beach destination? Myrtle Beach,South Carolina._______________________

AudiTionS The Cougarsof Florida, a local group ofwomen over 40, are nowholding final auditions fortheir 2012 calendar. Allproceeds will be donatedto the Big Cat Rescue inTampa. Cougars must bebetween the ages of 40and 60, live in the TampaBay area and be willing toappear in the calendar. You will also appear at specialevents and calendar signings. Please email a current phototo [email protected]. Calendars are expected tobe ready for sale by June. Call 813-215-8528 for moreinformation or visit www.CougarsofFlorida.com. _________________________________________________

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ouT-of-STATE CoMPAnY ignoRES fLoRidA WATER QuALiTY ConCERnS To SELL MoRE fERTiLiZER

by Phil Compton, Field Organizer, Sierra Club Florida Regional Office

State Senate Bill 606 and House Bill 457, sponsored by two panhandle legislators, would repeal current state lawthat allows counties and cities to protect against excess residential fertilizer pollution getting into our local waterways.The bills would eliminate local ordinances adopted by over 40 local governments, including Pinellas County’s thatnow prohibits excessive use of lawn fertilizers during the rainy season. That’s the time of year when most of therunoff of excess nitrogen and phosphorous winds up in the water and feeds toxic algae outbreaks like Red Tide.

Scotts Miracle-Gro, an out-of-state fertilizer company lobbying hard to take control of fertilizer regulation away fromlocal communities, announced March 21st it would soon remove phosphorous from its lawn fertilizers in an attemptto appear concerned with the environment. But it’s nitrogen, not phosphorous, that turns Tampa Bay into algaesoup and puts the Gulf at risk of having another outbreak of Red Tide like the disaster of 2005.

And Scotts has made a point of doing nothing to relieve our nitrogen problems. They haven’t even produced a 50%slow release nitrogen product for lawns in Florida – something required in most of those 40 communities.

In fact, Scotts has continued to sell non-compliant nitrogen fertilizers in Sarasota, Lee, Orange and Charlottecounties where ordinances prohibit the application of products that contain less than 50% slow release nitrogen.

But the Pinellas County ordinance includes a sales ban on non-compliant fertilizers, so Scotts can’t sell illegalproducts here. Scotts didn't like being taken off Pinellas retail shelves but it’s their own fault - they had three years tocreate a compliant product before the Pinellas County Commission passed its ordinance by a 6-1 vote in Jan. 2010,but instead they spent those years lobbying the state legislature to take urban fertilizer regulation away from localgovernments.

This year the FL Retail Federation is against local control of fertilizer regulation. Why? Look no further than Scotts'domination of the retail fertilizer market and you'll know who is telling FL retailers what to do.

If I were a Pinellas County retailer selling anything to tourists, retirees or anyone who calls this place home, I wouldbe outraged that one out-of-state company was making my federation act against my interests – let’s face it, thereisn’t a job in these parts that doesn’t depend on clean water in Tampa Bay.


RCS food BAnK gEARing uPfoR AnnuAL LETTER

CARRiER’S food dRiVESaturday, May 14, 2011 is the Annual Letter Carrier’sFood Drive. RCS Food Bank is busy preparing for thisyear’s event. Last year, 96 tons of food was donated toRCS Food Bank during the one-day Letter Carrier’sFood Drive, with over 350 volunteers helping totransport, receive and sort the food.

In years past, this annual drive provided enough foodfor about six months of distribution to those in need; inthe new economy it provides about one month of life-sustaining food for the hungry in Pinellas County.Florida Department of Children and Families reportsthat 1 out of every 5 household in Pinellas Countyreceive food stamps to meet their family’s food needs.However, people are still food-insufficient and dependon the RCS Food Bank and area pantries to put foodupon their table.

RCS Food Bank serves over 5,000 people each monthat their Clearwater location at 700 Druid Road, and anadditional 15,000 people monthly throughout PinellasCounty by delivering food to 60 area food pantries,housing complexes and soup kitchen.

RCS Food Bank needs volunteers of all ages and abilitiesto help with this year Letter Carrier’s Food Drive. EmailRachel Thurber [email protected] or call727-584-3528 ext. 407 to sign-up to volunteer.

REgATTTAThe Clark Mills Sailing Regattta willbe held April 30 & May 1. ClearwaterYacht Club and Clearwater Community Sailing Center are co-hosting the regatta and expect 100sailors to race in the Gulf offClearwater, and in Clearwater Bay.Held to honor its name sake,Clearwater boat builder, Clark Mills;the regatta will include Opti Prams(designed by Clark Mills), Windmills,Lasers, and 420's. Clark's OptimistPram sailboat has become the most popular one designsailboat afloat, with over 300,000 on the waterthroughout the world. For information regarding registration or viewing the event, contact ClearwaterYacht Club at 727-447-6000.

PRoM TiME iS HEREThe Clearwater Public Library has free, gently used promdresses available for Pinellas County high school studentsin need of a dress for their upcoming prom. Girls areinvited to call and make an appointment to come by theClearwater Main Library to pick out a dress and take onehome at no cost, while supplies last. Appointments mustbe made with the Youth Services department at the MainLibrary in advance by calling 562-4970.

Appointments began on April 1 and will continue untilsupplies run out. Students need to bring their school ID.

Dresses were donated to the Clearwater Public LibrarySystem by the community. The Clearwater Main Library islocated at 100 N. Osceola Ave. For more information, call(727) 562-4970.


RESTAuRAnT WEEKRETuRnS The SecondAnnual ClearwaterBeach Restaurant Weekis May 8-15, beginningon Mother’s Day.During the week, eachrestaurant will have aprice fixed menubetween $15 - $30.The kick off party, withtastes from participatingrestaurants, will beFriday, May 6,at Beach

Walk, and includes food from your favorite restaurants,wine tasting and prizes, all for $10 per person. Proceedsbenefit Clearwater Beach Chamber and the ClearwaterMarine Aquarium. ClearwaterBeachRestaurantWeek.comhas all the information.___________________________________________________

THE BoARdWALK Coney Island has come to theIsland Estates Publix Shopping Center. The newrestaurant, called The Original Boardwalk Grill andSports Bar, is owned by partners Stuart Saltzman, anisland Estates resident and former restauranteur fromNew Jersey, and Joe Listorti from New York. It is locatedat 126 Island Way, so stop by or check out their website at www.OriginalBoardWalk.com.__________________

CHAng BiSTRoIn March, they hada ribbon cuttingwith MayorHibbard, for thisnew Thai restaurantin North Beach.They are open forbreakfast, lunchand dinner, 6:30amto 9pm and offerauthentic Thai foodand sushi. Stop by608 MandalayAvenue, to see there new space. ___________________________________________________

SHoR AT THE HYATT The Shor American Seafood Grillinside the Hyatt Regency has recently been accepted asa AAA Approved Restaurant, receiving a Three DiamondRating. The Hyatt has a Swim up Bar and Grill on theeighth floor overlook the Gulf of Mexico. It is open tothe public, even if you are not staying overnight.___________________________________________________

CinCo dE MAYo Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is aThursday this year. If you are looking for a MexicanRestaurant close by, here are a few options:

Carmelita’s Mexican, 5042 East Bay Drive, LargoCasa Tina Mexican Grill, 369 Main Street, DunedinCompadres Mexican, 2801 Gulf to Bay Blvd, ClearwaterLos Mariachis, 9100 Ulmerton, LargoLos Mexicanos, 301 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks BeachSenor Locos, 10500 Ulmerton, Largo Mall

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CLoSEd COZZO’S INTERNET CAFE, 771 Bay Way, South Beach.

Restaurant News...


CooTERS iSPLAnning APARTY! To celebratetheir 18th Anniversary,they are having a bigtent party May 20 &21. They will have livemusic, with lots offood and drinkspecials, plus freeraffles and Prizes witha chance to win agiant plasma TV! Raffletickets are $5 each, 3for $10, or 10 for $20.All proceeds benefit Clearwater Marine Aquarium.___________________________________________________

BEACH SHAnTY SouTH BEACH A new restaurant isopening in the space vacated by Alex’s Family Restaurant.Owned by John Mohoney, who owns the Beach Shanty,this Coronado restaurant is Beach Shanty South Beach.___________________________________________________

LE BouCHon nEW oWnER Belleair’s Le Bouchonhas a new owner, Jean Michel. But Chef ChristianRoutier wants you to know, he is still there. He also ispart owner of Le Bouchon with Jean Michel. They areboth shown here.___________________________________________________

CLEARWATER CiTY gRiLL Stacy and Bill Dillion, previousowners of Indian Rock Beach’s Cafe Solei and IRB AleHouse, are part owners of a new Clearwater restaurant,the Clearwater City Grill. Located at 401 South Ft HarrisonBlvd., directly across from the County Courthouse, itopened in February.__________________

THE oLiVE TREEThis newMediterraneancuisine restaurantopened downtownat 528 ClevelandStreet, just east ofFt Harrison. MikeDiMitratos and hisson, Mike Jr, arethe owners and operators and specialize in authenticMediterranean cuisine. They offer take out and will cater.___________________________________________________

BELLEAiR goLf CLuB nEW food diRECToR DianaFyfe is the new food and beverage manager at the BelleairGolf Club. Previously, she was the Sales and MarketingDirector for the Hilton at Carillon Center. She has workedfor either the Omni Hotels or the Hilton Hotels throughouther career. She says she is thrilled to be involved with theClub’s renovation and creating new menus for the localmembers. She also loves planning the social events. TheBelleview Golf Club is ideal for small weddings, rehearsaldinners, birthday parties and community events. You cancall her at 581-5498.___________________________________________________

AnniVERSARiESLeo’s Pizza, Island Estates, 1 year in May.Thai Gardens, 4 years in April.Billy D’s, 6 years in May.Forloni’s Ristorante, 30 years in April.Palm Pavillion, 85 years in May.

More Restaurant News...


gARAgE To oPEnSoon Construction onthe eight story parkinggarage, next to theHyatt Regency, isprogressing well. Thedeveloper has askedthe city to allow them toenlarge the size of therestaurant and the retailstore, subsequentlyreducing the number ofparking places. Thisidea is being studied,but it has not been wellreceived by city staffand planners. A new surf shop and Britt’s Restaurant arescheduled to be on the first level facing the beach. Work isexpected to be completed close to Memorial Day.___________________________________________________

CLEARWATER BEACH CHAMBER EVEnTS:April 28: Mingle at the Clearwater Beach Spa May 6: Restaurant Week Kickoff Event on BeachWalkMay 8-15: Restaurant WeekMay 26: Mingle at ShephardsJune 7: Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation.

To join the Beach Chamber call Darlene Kole, ExecutiveDirector at 447-7600. The Chamber is located at 333South Gulfview Blvd, between Crabby Bills and McDonaldsbut will be moving June 1st into a store front in the newparking garage, still under construction south of the Hyatt.An information booth will be on the ground level withChamber offices on the second level. See the Chamber’sweb site at www.BeachChamber.com.___________________________________________________

HARBoRViEW STATuS The demolition of the mainland’sHarborview Center is still in limbo due to a long-termlease by Pickles Plus, a restaurant on the first floor.___________________________________________________

QuALiTY inn PRoPERTY Dr. Patel, owner of the vacantlot at the north end of South Gulfview Blvd, is activelytrying to have a four-star hotel built on there. 350 roomsare planned and talk is it may be a Renaissance. _______________________

RoCK And SouLCELEBRATES onEYEAR Chris Jewelopened Rock N SoulClothing one year ago inApril. Check out hisunique clothing store at2957 West Bay, next toBonefish Grill. See theirweb site atRockNSoulClothing.com.______________________

ExPAnding Key WestExpress, the small ladieswear store at 490 Mandalay, is expanding. Theypurchased the space to the south and will be doubling insize. Owner Soozy Naylor can be reached at 542-7856._________________________________________________

CouRTYARd MARRioT Soon? Plans are underway toopen a Courtyard by Marriott on the north end of thebeach, on the Intracoastal, north of the causeway.

Business Briefs...


More Business Briefs...nEW CigAR BAR oPEnFusion Cigar Bar has openedin the Pelican Walk Plaza onthe first floor. Drop by tosample one cigar at a time,or take home a full box. Theyalso serve beer, wine andsangria. Dee Aguasvivas isthe new manager. Get moreinformation atwww.FusionCigarLounge.com.__________________________

BRidE’S CHoiCEClearwater Beach’s HyattRegency received the 2011Bride’s Choice Award by TheWedding Wire. They were recognized for excellence inquality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.Winners are determined by recent reviews and extensivesurveys. Since opening in February 2010, the Hyatt hashosted hundreds of weddings. The 16th floor Sky Terraceseems to be their most popular spot. Any couple whogets married at the Hyatt before December 31st, willreceive up to five complimentary nights at anyparticipating Hyatt in the US, Mexico and Aruba. Visitwww.HyattWeddings.com for details. ___________________________________________________

BEST WESTERn The south beach hotel finishedremodelling all 110 rooms. They are making plans tochange their name and hope to become either aDoubletree or Wyndham Hotel instead.___________________________________________________

WACHoViA CHAnging The Island Estates branch hasa new manager, Bob Searies. He is just in time for theirname change. Saturday, June 11 there will officiallybecome Wells Fargo.________________________

BELLEViEW goLfCouRSE Chuck Eade,General Manager of theBelleview Golf andCountry Club is proud ofhis new fleet of green golfcarts. It is one of the firstimprovements by KAWACapital Management, thenew owners of theBelleview Biltmore and thegolf club. ________________________

PLuMBing SuPPLiESClearwater Plumbing hasa store, close to thebeach, that carries all your home plumbing supplies.Check them out at 409 N. Ft Harrison Avenue or theywill come to you. Call 446-8355.___________________________________________________

nEW HoTEL Construction has started on the newHampton Inn, located south of the Marina onCoronado. The hotel is owned by Jeff Keierleber, who isalso owner of the Holiday Inn on South Gulfview andIndian Rock Beach’s Holiday Inn Harbourside. The planis for the Hampton Inn to open next February.___________________________________________________

CLoSEd O’Neir’s Realty on Mandalay closed theirbeach location.


CiTY of CLEARWATERWAnTS You To KnoW

Lights Out to Protect Sea Turtles - Sea turtle nesting seasonbegins May 1 and ends Oct. 31. Because newly hatchedturtles find their way to the sea by following the natural lightreflected by the water, city ordinances determine specificlighting requirements for beach parking lots, streets, andpromenades. If you live near the beach, make sure you shutoff or dim your lights at night. This precaution can reducethe amount of artificial light that reaches turtle nests and willhelp hatchlings reach the water safely.

Stingray Season is Underway - Stingrays are in the area,so be sure you’re doing the “stingray shuffle” whenentering beach waters. By shuffling your feet in the sand,you will scare off any stingrays that might be around. Ifyou do get stung, see a lifeguard. Those who get stungwill be treated by the lifeguard, and then they will betransported to the nearest fire station for monitoring.Stingray season is expected to last through the summer.For more information, call (727) 462-6963.

Clearwater Beach Boat Ramp is Back in BusinessDo you have a boat? Launch it at the Clearwater BeachBoat Ramp, which is once again open to the public. Theold ramp was replaced with a new one, located at theeast end of Bay Esplanade Drive, adjacent to theClearwater Beach Recreation Center, 69 Bay EsplanadeDrive. The new construction also relocated the boardingdock to the south, providing additional launch width forboating access. It includes features such as new railings,sidewalks, and features to prevent future erosion.

Restrictions on Fertilizers Begin June 1 - Residents arereminded that a county-wide fertilizer ordinance now

regulates the use of fertilizers in Pinellas County.Residents can fertilize lawns and gardens year round, butrules limit the types of fertilizers used during the summer,rainy months. Fertilizers containing nitrogen and/orphosphorus cannot be applied to lawns or landscapeplants from June 1 to Sept. 30.

If you plan to fertilize, here’s what you need to know:• Don’t apply fertilizer if events like severe thunderstorms,floods, tropical storms, or if rains greater than two inches ina 24-hour period is predicted. • Fertilizer with nitrogen cannot be applied on newlyestablished lawns or landscape plants for the first 30 days. • If granular fertilizers containing nitrogen are used, theymust contain no less than 50 percent slow-releasenitrogen, per guaranteed analysis label. • Fertilizer cannot be deposited onto solid surface, suchas driveways, sidewalks, and roads, nor washed, swept,or blown off into stormwater drains, ditches, roadways, orsurface waters. • If using broadcast or rotary fertilizer spreaders,deflector shields must deflect fertilizer granules from allsolid surfaces and surface waters. • A fertilizer-free zone is a 10-foot buffer from a wetland,top of the bank of a surface water, or landward edge of aseawall. Fertilizer cannot be applied within this zone.

This ordinance restricts the amounts of fertilizer that can runoff lawns and drains, which flow into the city’s storm drains,ponds, creeks, rivers, canals, and eventually to Tampa Bayand the Gulf of Mexico. Excessive fertilizer use – after itdrains to the bay– can cause algae blooms, which suffocatefish, endanger marine wildlife, and deteriorate waterquality. To learn more, call the Pinellas County WatershedManagement Division at (727) 464-4425.


inTRoduCE YouR CHiLd To fiSHingby Captain Gary Burch, All Catch Charters, 458-6335

Saltwater fishing is as much about the adventure as it isabout the fish. Many of the sport fish species can be bigand mean, and the water can be big and bad. But beingon the water with your kids provides an excellentopportunity to teach them about their environmentpertaining to boating, fishing and safety skills. Kids enjoyfeeling included, and what better way to instill someresponsibility in your children than to take them fishing.

Give them small things for which they are responsible,such as making sure everyone has a personal floatationdevice, or teaching them how to cast a fishing line out.

Kids like to stay active. Plan an outing on the boat thatincludes water activities such as, looking for wildlife orlearning how to fish and examining the fish you catch. Letthem release the fish back into the water. Don’t forget totake a picture because this creates lifelong memories.

Tips for Fishing with KidsAn ultra-light spinning or spin casting rod and reel combois usually easier for kids to use. Fit the size of theequipment to the size of your child.

Avoid hooks larger than size 10 (sizes run backwards - 12is smaller than 10). Fish won’t readily take large hooksunless they are feeding voraciously. Smaller hooks allowsmall fish to become hooked rather than nibbling off yourbait. Remember to use smaller baits to fit the hook size.

Light line, preferably 8 - 10 lb. test will do the job. Unlessyou’re targeting larger species, light line is your best bet.

Boating and fishing provide unlimited learning - learningthat lasts a lifetime. Use this time to gather as a familyand create your memories.

Every year millions of kids throw out a line and pull in amemory - not only of a fish they caught, but also who theywere with and what they experienced. These aretomorrow's anglers and guardians of our precious waters.

Whether it's the first fish ever caught, a new personalrecord or a tale from a memorable fishing trip, theaccomplishments of kids are never forgotten.

What’s biting late spring and early summer:All hands on deck and full speed ahead. All of our localspecies are feeding very aggressively inshore and on flatsof Clearwater and Dunedin areas. Trout, snook, redfish,mackerel, king fish and tarpon are showing up.

The preferred bait will be white bait or sardines. Search onthe grass flats inside the passes for these fish delicaciesand you will have to throw a cast net to catch them. Oncebait is in the well, find some nice moving water over aninshore grass area, and toss out your lines. It’s that simple.


MoTHER’S dAY diningMother’s Day is May8. Have you madeyour plans? Thereare many finerestaurants in theClearwater Beacharea for a specialMother’s Day meal.Here are a fewsuggestions:

CLEARWATER BEACHBob Heilman’s Beachcomber (442-4144)Caretta On the Gulf, Sandpearl (441-2425)Cesare’s at the Beach (449-8797)Island Way Grill, Island Estates (461-6617)Jimmy’s Fish House (446-9720)Palm Pavilion (446-2642)Reflections at the Hilton (461-3222)Rusty’s at the Sheraton Sand Key (595-1611)Shephards Restaurant (441-6875)Shor Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency (373-1234)Starlite Cruises, Clearwater Marina (462-2628)The Columbia, Sand Key (596-8400)Watercolours Steakhouse, Sand Key Marriott (953-1661)

doWnToWn CLEARWATERCasanova’s Ristorante (733-5449)Greektown (447-7800)La Cachette (596-5439)The Olive Tree ( 216-7601)

BELLEAiR BLuffSBonefish Grill, Belleair Bluffs (518-1230)E&E Steakout, Belleair Bluffs (585-6399)Marlin Darlin Grill, Belleair Bluffs (584-1700)

indiAn RoCKS BEACHCrabby Bills (595-0041)Guppy’s on the Beach (593-2032)Stefano’s Italian (595-8444)Villa Gallace (596-0200)

dunEdinBellini’s (733-5449)Black Pearl (734-3463)Bon Appetit (733-2151)Sea Sea Riders (734-1445)


Radiance Medspa is Turning5 Years old

By Stephanie Schlageter, Medspa Director

Helping you look youngerthan your age is what we doat Radiance and we’ve nowbeen doing it for fivewonderful years. Those whohave helped us reach thismilestone know thatRadiance Medspa offers thevery latest, state-of-the-art,non-surgical cosmeticenhancement servicesadministered by some of themost talented, experienced medical professionals in theTampa Bay area. Our true specialty at Radiance ishelping you determine what customized treatment planis best for you so you can look as young as you feel.We have worked very hard over the last five years tosuccessfully establish ourselves in the community as anindustry leader in safety, expertise, and excellentoutcomes. Plus, our team of professionals will bendover backwards for you to ensure your experience atRadiance is world class. To maintain this standard ofexcellence, the entire staff at Radiance continuallyattends conferences, training courses, and workshopsaround the country so that we can continually provideour patients with the safest, most effective, most currentnon-surgical services. Our hard work and dedicationover the last 5 years has won us numerous distinctionsand awards including: #1 Juvederm Business inFlorida, the Black Diamond Award for Fraxel, the BlackDiamond Award for Thermage, and Radiance is theexclusive provider of SlimLipo in Tampa Bay. We sharethese accomplishments with you to help instill yourconfidence in the skills and experience of our team.Whether you’re looking to erase lines, wrinkles andbrown spots, get a liquid face lift, or just want to get ridof those love handles, Radiance Medspa can help youlook your very best for your next birthday! We invite youto stop by, call 727-518-7100, or visit our website atradiancetampabay.com to find out how we can help youget away with a few less candles on your next birthdaycake! Radiance Medspa offers BOTOX • Juvederm •Fraxel • Thermage • SlimLipo • Peels • Micros • LatisseJoin us for the following seminars:

FREE SlimLipo SeminarWednesday April 20th at NoonCall 7270518-7100 or visitwww.radiancetampabay.com to register

FREE BOTOX and Juvederm("The Liquid Face Lift")Seminar & LiveDemonstrations Friday April22nd Noon Call 7270518-7100 or visitwww.radiancetampabay.comto register

Skin Medica Peel EventWednesday May1st 10am-6pmCall 7270518-7100 or visitwww.radiancetampabay.com to register

Medical Director, Erika Francis

BAREfooT BEACH HouSE 332 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater BeachNext to Pier 60, 449-8070Beach concessions including food & beverage, coffeehouse, ice cream shop, souvenir & gifts, beach sundries,umbrella cabana rentals.

BRoWn BoxER PuB n gRiLLE 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater BeachPelican Plaza, 461-6000Featuring a full bar, an extensive menu and plenty ofentertainment!

CARETTA on THE guLf & TATE iSLAnd gRiLL 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater BeachInside the Sandpearl, 441-2425Menu is prepared with infusions of South American, Caribbeanand other inspirations offering a broad selection of memorablecuisine.

CASAnoVA RESTAuRAnT 811 Cleveland Street, ClearwaterMainland, 733-5449An elegant and romantic place toeat, authentic Italian cuisine.

CESARE AT THE BEACH 794 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater Beach449-8797Cesare Tini, an extremely talentedchef, has been honing his craft sincethe age of 15. While he isapproaching the "golden age,"Cesare is still very passionate aboutthe food the restaurant serves and itshows with all the items on its menu.

CHAng BiSTRo 608 Mandalay Ave.,Clearwater Beach408-5200Chang means elephant inThai. The name was given toowner Eddie’s great-great-great grandfather in 1801,the day he was born. It wasthe same day a whiteelephant was presented toKing Rama I of Spain. Whiteelephants are exceptionallyrare and has special meaningto the people of southeast

Asia. Possession of a white elephant confirms a king's rein asjust and powerful and blessesthe land with peace andprosperity.

CLEARWATER WinE BAR & BiSTRo 483 Mandalay Ave.,Clearwater BeachPelican Plaza, 446-8805European-inspired, featuringgourmet Mexican specialties,hearty pasta dishes, creativeflat-bread pizzas, deliciouscheeses, homemade soups,sandwiches & salads. TheirWine Spectator Award ofExcellence list has 40 wines by the glass, 140 bottle selections,26 premium beers from around the world & Sangria.

CooTER’S RESTAuRAnTAnd BAR 423 Poinsettia Ave., ClearwaterBeach462-2668Cooters Restaurant & Bar is knownfor fresh seafood, hand-cut steaksand creative daily specials. This wellknown restaurant puts its own uniquespin on dining by offering a taste ofreal Florida - A fun, casualatmosphere with friendly service,delicious food, tropical drinks andclassic Southern hospitality.

CLEAR SKY BEACHSidE CAfE' 490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach442-3684Food and Fun are always on the menu. Gourmet food withoutgourmet prices

CRABBY BiLL’SCLEARWATER37 Causeway BlvdMarina , 210-1313For nearly thirty years,Crabby Bill's has beenoffering up some of thefreshest local seafood onFlorida's Gulf Coast.Recently honored with theSt. Petersburg TimesReaders' Choice Award asone of Tampa Bay's iconicrestaurants, Crabby Bill'sconsistently offers up locallycaught seafood served upwith innovative new twists.

CRABBY'S BEACH WALKBAR n gRiLL 333 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater Beach608-2065Situated in an ideal location forfun, relaxation & stronglibations, Crabby's Beach WalkBar & Grill showcasespicturesque beach & sunsetviews and a menu offeringsomething tantalizing foreverybody. This sibling of theCrabby Bill's restaurants servesup breakfast, lunch & dinner 7

days a week including late night. Offering up great eats, liveentertainment nightly along with the longest happy hour thebeach has to offer, Crabby's is sure to please!

fREnCHY’S CAfE 41 Baymont Ave., Clearwater Beach446-3607Frenchy's is where the locals go!

fREnCHY’S RoCKAWAY gRiLL 7 Rockaway Street, Clearwater Beach446-4844The seafood is great, the prices are low, and the nightlifejumpin'.

fREnCHY’S SALTWATER CAfE419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach461-6295The fresh seafood served in Frenchy's Restaurants is caught byFrenchy's own Seafood Company.

fREnCHY’S SouTH BEACH CAfE 351 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach441-9991Treat yourself to a trip to Frenchy's

gondoLiER iTALiAnRESTAuRAnT & PiZZA 674 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater Beach441-3353Bring the whole family andchoose from pasta, pizza,gyros, salads, sandwiches,hamburgers, kids menu,beer, wine, desserts, or startyour day with a greatbreakfast. Great food, greatservice. Open 8 am tomidnight seven days a week.

iSLAnd WAY gRiLL 20 Island Way,Island Estates

461-6617Amazing harbor views and an eclectic menu that blendsPacific Rim, continental and island cuisines with a pan-Asiantwist.

JiMMY’S fiSH HouSE 521 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater BeachHoliday Inn, 446-9720When it comes to finding great food and drink, follow thelocals here.

LoBSTER PoT BiSTRo 731 Bayway Blvd, Clearwater Beach446-8809A casual supper club with an upscale attitude.

MARLin dARLin KEY WEST gRiLL 2819 West Bay, Belleair Bluffs584-1700A unique and diverse menu of delectable items includingsteaks, signature seafood dishes and enticing custom creations.

PALM PAViLion BEACHSidE gRiLL & BAR 10 Bay Esplanade446-2642Since 1926, the PalmPavilion has been a beachlandmark. Overlooking theGulf of Mexico and amidnostalgic architecture,guests can enjoy casualdining - pasta, steaks,chicken and seafood wraps,shrimp and crab chowder,smoked ribs and burgers -plus live entertainment onthe deck. Full bar service.Spectacular sunsets.

REfLECTionS 400 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater BeachHilton, 461-3222Refuel with a variety of tasty options at Reflections Restaurant!

RuMBA iSLAnd BAR & gRiLL 1800 Gulf to Bay, ClearwaterMainland, 446-7027Savor this Caribbean experience! This lively bar and grill willtransport you to the islands with a well-conceived menu,tropical drinks, and the largest rum menu around.

SALT RoCK gRiLL 19325 Gulf Blvd. , Indian Shores595-7625Enjoy an evening of finedining, elegant atmosphere,superior service and genuinehospitality.

RuSTY’S BiSTRo1160 Gulf Blvd., Sand KeySheraton Sand Key 595-1611Critically acclaimed yetcasually elegant, Rusty's Bistrois the Sheraton Sand Key'spremier fine dining restaurant.For over twenty years,Executive Chef John Harris hasenjoyed preparing dishesfeaturing classic flavorfulCaribbean foods combinedwith fresh, local Floridaingredients. You're sure to enjoy the savory sun-kissed cuisine at

Rusty's Bistro.

SHEPHARdSWATERfRonTRESTAuRAnT 619 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater BeachShepards Resort, 441-6875For over 20 years, Shephard'sWaterfront Restaurant hasbeen a popular destinationfor Tampa Bay's locals andvisitors. Shephard's becameworld famous for having apremiere Seafood and PrimeRib Buffet. It features

delicacies from the land and sea including an array ofSeasonal Fish, delectable Crab Legs, bountiful Raw Bar,succulent Prime Rib and homemade Lobster Bisque just to namea few. Shephard's is sure to provide a memorable diningexperience while watching the breathtaking sunsets ofClearwater Beach. After dinner, you can dance the night awayat one of the exciting entertainment venues. It's all at Shephard's!

SHoR - AMERiCAnSEAfood gRiLL 301 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater BeachHyatt Regency, 373-4780Experience SHOR AmericanSeafood Grill at the newHyatt Regency ClearwaterBeach Resort & Spa. Locatedon Clearwater Beach's BeachWalk, Restaurant Chef BrentHockenberry has created aworld class menu that youwill watch come to life in thedramatic show kitchen.Stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico accent your experiencewhether dining inside or outdoors on the patio. Call forreservations or information about hosting an event in ourprivate dining room. Complimentary Parking For Guests OfSHOR and Skimmers.

WATERCoLouRS STEAKHouSE & gRiLLE 1201 Gulf Blvd., Sand KeyMarriott Sand Key, 953-1661Voted Best Steakhouse for 2008, 2009 & 2010! All of oursteaks are "Certified Angus. Come in and experience greatfood, views and service.

THESE ARE THE RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEARWATER BEACH RESTAURANT WEEK, MAY 8 - 14

BAREfooT BEACH HouSE 332 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater BeachNext to Pier 60, 449-8070Beach concessions including food & beverage, coffeehouse, ice cream shop, souvenir & gifts, beach sundries,umbrella cabana rentals.

BRoWn BoxER PuB n gRiLLE 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater BeachPelican Plaza, 461-6000Featuring a full bar, an extensive menu and plenty ofentertainment!

CARETTA on THE guLf & TATE iSLAnd gRiLL 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater BeachInside the Sandpearl, 441-2425Menu is prepared with infusions of South American, Caribbeanand other inspirations offering a broad selection of memorablecuisine.

CASAnoVA RESTAuRAnT 811 Cleveland Street, ClearwaterMainland, 733-5449An elegant and romantic place toeat, authentic Italian cuisine.

CESARE AT THE BEACH 794 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater Beach449-8797Cesare Tini, an extremely talentedchef, has been honing his craft sincethe age of 15. While he isapproaching the "golden age,"Cesare is still very passionate aboutthe food the restaurant serves and itshows with all the items on its menu.

CHAng BiSTRo 608 Mandalay Ave.,Clearwater Beach408-5200Chang means elephant inThai. The name was given toowner Eddie’s great-great-great grandfather in 1801,the day he was born. It wasthe same day a whiteelephant was presented toKing Rama I of Spain. Whiteelephants are exceptionallyrare and has special meaningto the people of southeast

Asia. Possession of a white elephant confirms a king's rein asjust and powerful and blessesthe land with peace andprosperity.

CLEARWATER WinE BAR & BiSTRo 483 Mandalay Ave.,Clearwater BeachPelican Plaza, 446-8805European-inspired, featuringgourmet Mexican specialties,hearty pasta dishes, creativeflat-bread pizzas, deliciouscheeses, homemade soups,sandwiches & salads. TheirWine Spectator Award ofExcellence list has 40 wines by the glass, 140 bottle selections,26 premium beers from around the world & Sangria.

CooTER’S RESTAuRAnTAnd BAR 423 Poinsettia Ave., ClearwaterBeach462-2668Cooters Restaurant & Bar is knownfor fresh seafood, hand-cut steaksand creative daily specials. This wellknown restaurant puts its own uniquespin on dining by offering a taste ofreal Florida - A fun, casualatmosphere with friendly service,delicious food, tropical drinks andclassic Southern hospitality.

CLEAR SKY BEACHSidE CAfE' 490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach442-3684Food and Fun are always on the menu. Gourmet food withoutgourmet prices

CRABBY BiLL’SCLEARWATER37 Causeway BlvdMarina , 210-1313For nearly thirty years,Crabby Bill's has beenoffering up some of thefreshest local seafood onFlorida's Gulf Coast.Recently honored with theSt. Petersburg TimesReaders' Choice Award asone of Tampa Bay's iconicrestaurants, Crabby Bill'sconsistently offers up locallycaught seafood served upwith innovative new twists.

CRABBY'S BEACH WALKBAR n gRiLL 333 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater Beach608-2065Situated in an ideal location forfun, relaxation & stronglibations, Crabby's Beach WalkBar & Grill showcasespicturesque beach & sunsetviews and a menu offeringsomething tantalizing foreverybody. This sibling of theCrabby Bill's restaurants servesup breakfast, lunch & dinner 7

days a week including late night. Offering up great eats, liveentertainment nightly along with the longest happy hour thebeach has to offer, Crabby's is sure to please!

fREnCHY’S CAfE 41 Baymont Ave., Clearwater Beach446-3607Frenchy's is where the locals go!

fREnCHY’S RoCKAWAY gRiLL 7 Rockaway Street, Clearwater Beach446-4844The seafood is great, the prices are low, and the nightlifejumpin'.

fREnCHY’S SALTWATER CAfE419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach461-6295The fresh seafood served in Frenchy's Restaurants is caught byFrenchy's own Seafood Company.

fREnCHY’S SouTH BEACH CAfE 351 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach441-9991Treat yourself to a trip to Frenchy's

gondoLiER iTALiAnRESTAuRAnT & PiZZA 674 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater Beach441-3353Bring the whole family andchoose from pasta, pizza,gyros, salads, sandwiches,hamburgers, kids menu,beer, wine, desserts, or startyour day with a greatbreakfast. Great food, greatservice. Open 8 am tomidnight seven days a week.

iSLAnd WAY gRiLL 20 Island Way,Island Estates

461-6617Amazing harbor views and an eclectic menu that blendsPacific Rim, continental and island cuisines with a pan-Asiantwist.

JiMMY’S fiSH HouSE 521 South Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater BeachHoliday Inn, 446-9720When it comes to finding great food and drink, follow thelocals here.

LoBSTER PoT BiSTRo 731 Bayway Blvd, Clearwater Beach446-8809A casual supper club with an upscale attitude.

MARLin dARLin KEY WEST gRiLL 2819 West Bay, Belleair Bluffs584-1700A unique and diverse menu of delectable items includingsteaks, signature seafood dishes and enticing custom creations.

PALM PAViLion BEACHSidE gRiLL & BAR 10 Bay Esplanade446-2642Since 1926, the PalmPavilion has been a beachlandmark. Overlooking theGulf of Mexico and amidnostalgic architecture,guests can enjoy casualdining - pasta, steaks,chicken and seafood wraps,shrimp and crab chowder,smoked ribs and burgers -plus live entertainment onthe deck. Full bar service.Spectacular sunsets.

REfLECTionS 400 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater BeachHilton, 461-3222Refuel with a variety of tasty options at Reflections Restaurant!

RuMBA iSLAnd BAR & gRiLL 1800 Gulf to Bay, ClearwaterMainland, 446-7027Savor this Caribbean experience! This lively bar and grill willtransport you to the islands with a well-conceived menu,tropical drinks, and the largest rum menu around.

SALT RoCK gRiLL 19325 Gulf Blvd. , Indian Shores595-7625Enjoy an evening of finedining, elegant atmosphere,superior service and genuinehospitality.

RuSTY’S BiSTRo1160 Gulf Blvd., Sand KeySheraton Sand Key 595-1611Critically acclaimed yetcasually elegant, Rusty's Bistrois the Sheraton Sand Key'spremier fine dining restaurant.For over twenty years,Executive Chef John Harris hasenjoyed preparing dishesfeaturing classic flavorfulCaribbean foods combinedwith fresh, local Floridaingredients. You're sure to enjoy the savory sun-kissed cuisine at

Rusty's Bistro.

SHEPHARdSWATERfRonTRESTAuRAnT 619 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater BeachShepards Resort, 441-6875For over 20 years, Shephard'sWaterfront Restaurant hasbeen a popular destinationfor Tampa Bay's locals andvisitors. Shephard's becameworld famous for having apremiere Seafood and PrimeRib Buffet. It features

delicacies from the land and sea including an array ofSeasonal Fish, delectable Crab Legs, bountiful Raw Bar,succulent Prime Rib and homemade Lobster Bisque just to namea few. Shephard's is sure to provide a memorable diningexperience while watching the breathtaking sunsets ofClearwater Beach. After dinner, you can dance the night awayat one of the exciting entertainment venues. It's all at Shephard's!

SHoR - AMERiCAnSEAfood gRiLL 301 South Gulfview Blvd.,Clearwater BeachHyatt Regency, 373-4780Experience SHOR AmericanSeafood Grill at the newHyatt Regency ClearwaterBeach Resort & Spa. Locatedon Clearwater Beach's BeachWalk, Restaurant Chef BrentHockenberry has created aworld class menu that youwill watch come to life in thedramatic show kitchen.Stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico accent your experiencewhether dining inside or outdoors on the patio. Call forreservations or information about hosting an event in ourprivate dining room. Complimentary Parking For Guests OfSHOR and Skimmers.

WATERCoLouRS STEAKHouSE & gRiLLE 1201 Gulf Blvd., Sand KeyMarriott Sand Key, 953-1661Voted Best Steakhouse for 2008, 2009 & 2010! All of oursteaks are "Certified Angus. Come in and experience greatfood, views and service.

THESE ARE THE RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEARWATER BEACH RESTAURANT WEEK, MAY 8 - 14

Photos by Belleair Images


SunSET CinEMA AT PiER 60APRIL SCHEDULE22nd WALL-E 29th SORCERER’S APPRENTICE23rd TOY STORY 3 30th BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961)

MAY SCHEDULE6th YOGI BEAR 7th CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

13th A BUG'S LIFE 14th PIRATE'S OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END

20th ADVENTURE'S OF A TEENAGE DRAGON SLAYER 21st THE GREEN HORNET

27th LILO & STITCH G28th LITTLE FOCKER'S/ EDITED VERSION PG-13

Movies are free to the public and begin at DUSK. Beachtowels, blankets or low lawn chairs welcome. For moreinformation, visit www.sunsetsatpier60.com.

BoCCi BALL AnYonE?The City of Clearwater has bocci ball courts at McKayPark on Mandalay Avenue. Do you know what Bocci Ballis or how to play?

Bocci ball is anancient game, mostclosely resemblinglawn bowling. Itrequires skill, strategyand a little luck. Twoteams attempt to tosscolored “boccia”balls, as close aspossible, to the"pallina," a smaller bocci ball, on an outdoor court. Thegame is played with one small ball and eight largerballs. There is a wide variety of bocci ball sets available,varying in price from $39 to hundreds of dollars. Here isa quick description of the game:1. Divide into two teams of one, two or four players.Each team gets four balls.2. A player from the starting team throws the small ball,or "pallina," toward the opposite end of the court,without hitting the backboard.3. The player then throws one of the larger balls, or"boccia," trying to get it as close to the pallina aspossible without touching it. All balls are thrownunderhand. A ball hitting the backboard without firsttouching another ball is removed from play.4. Players from the second team take turns throwingballs until one is closest to the pallina. 5. If the second team gets closer to the pallina, the firstteam throws one ball at a time until one is closer.6. This continue until all balls have been thrown. Theteam with the closest ball gets one point for each ballcloser to the pallina than the other team's closest ball. Ifthere is a tie, no points are awarded7. The scoring team begins the next round. The game isover when one team has a total score of 16 points.


dEEPWATER HoRiZonOne Year Later

A year later, most of the effects from the BP DeepwaterHorizon oil spill, the world's largest man-madeenvironmental disaster, are hidden deep on the sea floor ofthe Gulf of Mexico. However, at the Suncoast SeabirdSanctuary in Indian Shores, hard work continues to saveand rehabilitate seabirds from the gulf oil spill areas.

Over a hundred northern gannets have been brought tothe Sanctuary from the oil spill areas to recuperate andbe released back to the wild. The Sanctuary is stillproviding intensive care in their avian hospital andcenter, requiring hundreds of staff hours. Sanctuary staffkeeps a close eye on the care of these birds. This is formany reasons; not only did cleaning the oil off the birdsstrip their feathers of their natural oils, taking away theirwaterproof coating, but we also must watch for signs ofneurological damage from possible ingestion oil anddispersants. Gannets are pelagic, or deep-water, birds.This means they do not spend much time on shore, andare not used to having to stand or walk as often as theyhave been. Thus, they are also susceptible tobumblefoot, whichis a swollen callouson the foot that wemust treat againstinfection. They havebeen givenspecialized bootiesto help keep theirfeet healthy. Staffalso built specialtherapeutic pools,nursing the struggling birds back to health.

Many have been released, flying free from local beaches,back to the deep sea. Unfortunately, some didn't make it,and others are so permanently injured that they will needconstant care for the rest of their natural lives.

U.S. scientists claim that reports from videos show the oilstill lingers, in big globs, for miles. Marine and wildlife inthe Gulf of Mexico has been radically changed as the oilisn't degrading as hoped and has decimated life on partsof the sea floor.

Oil from the BP spill remains stuck on the bottom of theGulf of Mexico. Marine scientist Samantha Joye of theUniversity of Georgia aired results of her Decembersubmarine dives around the BP spill site. She went toplaces she had visited in the summer and expected theoil and residue from oil-munching microbes would begone by then. It wasn't.

"There's some sort of a bottleneck we have yet to identifyfor why this stuff doesn't seem to be degrading," Joyetold the American Association for the Advancement ofScience annual conference in Washington. "Magicmicrobes consumed maybe 10 percent of the totaldischarge, the rest of it we don't know," Joye said, lateradding: "there's a lot of it out there."Scientists are looking for a possible link between a surgein deaths among baby dolphins in the Gulf of Mexicoand the oils spill. So far this year, 29 newborn dolphinshave washed up on the northern shores of the Gulf ofMexico, far higher than seen in typical years. Uncertainty,the only constant in this disaster, will last for years,maybe even decades, as the actual effects on life willslowly become apparent.


WHAT THAT TRiP To THEHoSPiTAL CAn CoST You

by Commission Chair Susan Latvala

Pinellas County has one of the finestemergency medical services (EMS) systems inthe world, in that with every 9-1-1 medicalemergency, both fire department firstresponders and Sunstar paramedics rush toyour aid with advanced life support (ALS)emergency equipment.

We have a premiere emergency medical/advance lifesupport system. Protecting that level of service is one of ourhighest priorities.

But while the initial first response is paid for by taxpayerdollars, your trip to the hospital isn’t. Sunstar paramedicambulance service is supported by users’ fees, which meansif Sunstar takes a Clearwater Beach resident to the hospital,Pinellas County will send out an invoice.

In most cases, your medical insurance will pay the bill. IfMedicare or your private insurance carrier refuses to paythe charges, Pinellas County has no recourse other than tosend the bill to you directly. One ambulance transport cancost as much as much as $580, which can amount to anunexpected extra burden to someone who has alreadysuffered through a medical emergency.

Enter the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan.

The premise is very simple. Should anyone in PinellasCounty, Clearwater Beach or otherwise, be taken to amedical facility within Pinellas County in a Sunstar

ambulance, and should that individual’s insurancecompany refuse to pay for the transport, the ambulanceplan will cover the transport cost as long as the attendingdoctor verifies that the trip was, in his/her opinion,medically necessary.

For a nominal fee ($45 for individuals/$70 for families),Sunstar will provide one year of unlimited, medicallynecessary ambulance transportation to or from any medicalfacility within Pinellas County, covering costs that may havebeen denied by insurance or Medicare, including anycopayment costs. All transports must begin and end withinPinellas County to be covered by the plan. Obviously, evenif only one ambulance transport is denied by your insurancecompany, the savings to you is sizeable and worthwhile.One Medicare copayment offsets the cost of the plan’sindividual membership fee.

Don't confuse the Sunstar membership plan with additionalinsurance coverage. It is not an insurance policy. As aSunstar member, your insurance company will still be billedfor your ambulance transportation. The plan provides onlya 20% discount on ambulance services to persons with noinsurance coverage whatsoever.

Applications are now being accepted through the end ofMarch. Memberships are good through March 31, 2012upon receipt of a completed membership application andremittance.

For complete details on the Sunstar FirstCare AmbulanceMembership Plan, call (727) 582-2008 or download anapplication and find complete information atwww.pinellascounty.org/firstcare.


SAnd KEY ZiP LinE CoMing Soon?Dev Pathik, owner of Clearwater Canopy Tours, wants toinstall and manage a zip line tour in Sand Key Park. Hehas built them in other places, including Hawaii, and ishaving discussions with Pinellas County, the park’s owner,and the City of Clearwater who has permitting jurisdictionover the park. Not everyone though wants this newattraction.

Pathik says hewould build aseries of zip linesin the center areaof the park, withinthe loop roadway.There would be astarting towerabout 40-45’ feetoff the ground with four or five zip lines and three or fourfootbridges suspended on telephone poles 35 to 40 feethigh. The highest point would be the entry tower. Pathiksays the attraction is eco-friendly, because it is gravity-powered, and will be primarily educational. If theattraction were to close, the poles can be easily removed.

The Zip Line would operate during normal park hoursand would have four full time, plus a few part-timeremployees. Each tour will normally last two hours, whichincludes time for instruction and outfitting. Participantstravel in groups of eight to ten, with as many as eight toten groups a day. The cost of a zip line tour would bebetween $65 and $75. That is very comparable toparasailing. “It would inject life, color and energy into thepark and bring money to local businesses, with minimal

to zero impact on the park’snatural resources, traffic andneighbors,” says Pathik. Pathiksays his zip line tour in Hawaiiis so popular, tours must bebooked five to six weeks inadvance.

The Sand Key Sheraton saysthey are excited about the newattraction, which is proposed tobe built next door. However, noteveryone in Sand Key is happy.“The obvious concern is thecompatibility with our park,” says Sand Key activistJoEllen Farnham. “We appreciate Mr Pathik’s enthusiasm,but we still have grave concerns. It could bring too muchautomobile traffic and damage the park’s serenity. This isa regional park and we would like to keep it that way.”

“We have received very favorable support from the Cityof Clearwater, the Chamber of Commerce, area hotelsand the Jolley Trolley,” says Pathik. “This park alreadyaverages over 3 million visitors per year. We expect toadd only 3-4 cars per hour and no additional parkingplaces will be needed.”

“Building codes in the City of Clearwater mandate a 30foot height limit in public parks,” says Michael Delk, CityBuild Inspector. It will likely take months for their plans tomake their way through the permitting process.”

Pathik has previously addressed the Sand Key CivicAssociation and will meet with them again during theirregular meeting, at the Clearwater Sailing Center.

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oSPREYS ARE nESTing noWby Michelle Glean Simoneau, Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary

Ospreys, sometimescalled Fish Hawks, area beautiful sight tosee. They are fairlylarge birds, standingabout two feet high,with brown upperpartsand white underparts,and black streakscoming off the back oftheir eyes trailing totheir heads. Thisgregarious bird canbe found on every continent except Antarctica. Floridiansare no stranger to the osprey, as they can be found nearboth fresh and salt water sources.

As their nickname suggests, these animals feedpredominantly on fish. Their feet are specially adapted tothis diet, their outer toe is reversible and the feet are quitetextured. This allows them to not only grab their prey andhold tight, but also twist the fish so it is forward-facing, thusstreamlining it as the osprey flies.

Osprey nests are easy to spot around Florida. Asmonogamous animals, ospreys will build the nest together.Viewers can spot the male vs female by looking at thebreast; the female will have speckles resembling a necklace,and the male will retain a white chest. Over the years theywill continually add to their home, and may be used byother ospreys in their absence. The nests are large structures

built out of twigs, wood, sea grasses, and similar material.

Unfortunately, an osprey may also find materials such asmonofilament lines and deem it acceptable nestingmaterial. This obviously can result in the bird gettingentangled, or they may ingest the line and becomeimpacted or choke. Any signs of osprey distress should bereported to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for immediaterescue (call 727-391-6211).

Ospreys began to breed in February and will continuecourtship and nesting through June. It will take the parentsabout five months to rear their chicks to adulthood. Expectto see between two to four babies in a nest. Young ospreyslook very similar to the parents, from an early age theysport the dark eye markings of their parents. Osprey chicksmay take advantage of another by pushing weaker chicksfrom the nest. If a baby osprey is found grounded, it shouldbe reported to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary forrehabilitation. Luckily, ospreys are very robust animals andrepair well. Aggressive and strong-willed, it doesn’t takelong for these animals to heal. Any babies that can besafely returned to the nest, are placed as soon as possible,where the parents will again take over raising them to befully fledged family-oriented animals.

The nonprofit Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is the largest wildbird hospital in the U.S. based on the admission of over8,000 injured birds each year. For over 39 years, theSanctuary has helped injured wild birds. It is set up toimmediately triage, stabilize, and administer fluids tomalnourished or injured birds. The Sanctuary has receivedthousands of emails and calls from around the world fromconcerned groups and individuals. Visit them at 18328 GulfBlvd., Indian Shores.



fLoRidA BEACH REnTALSWhat exactly goes into the recipe thatcooks up a great vacation rental?Florida Beach Rentals thinks that themain ingredients are an easy to find anduse website (florida-beachrentals.com) ,a professional staff that work as a team,and most important, both owners andan agency that care about the visitor’srental experience when spending theirhard earned money on a vacation rental!

Just coming off a record making Spring Break Season theyhave put this all to the test and are happy to announce wehave come through another successful season with asatisfaction rating of over 99%. This year the demand forunits stretched primarily over four weeks due to staggeredbreak periods at schools and a late Easter date. This hasproven to be a boon to owners and holiday pricing wasappropriately set in advance to maximize revenues andmeet demand. This trend continues into 2011 withbookings projected to be up over 40%.

Trends in our area continue to lean towards families, butpreferences on the type of rental go across the boardfrom bargain hunters to the location (Can you say Gulfview?) Clearwater Beach still has the biggest appeal inthe Tampa Bay area. They always ask: Have you beenhere before? Many are first time visitors. Experienceteaches them that this region enjoys a great reputationand their repeat business is over 30%. If you ownproperty that you want to offer as a vacation unit, givethem a call at 727-447-3529 or stop by their office at405 Mandalay Ave, right across the street from theClearwater Beach Hilton.



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LAndSCAPE 101by Randy Lee

The first step in the landscape process is to define goalsand purpose. Are we making significant changes to theproperty such as expanding the home, adding a pool ornew driveway or creating a new landscape. Style should beconsidered- traditional to tropical and everything between. Alandscape drawing should be done and it should be aflexible plan. Prioritize how much landscaping to be doneat one time- be prepared to break the process into phasesif time and budget are factors. This is a good time to workout obstacles that might make the project difficult includingaccessibility, time available, season and budget.

Once the preplanning and planning have been done, it istime to implement the landscape design. Eight steps arerequired for a smooth landscape installation. First, the sitemust be cleared- trees trimmed or removed, and oldlandscaping and sod removed. Clean down to bare soil.This establishes a rough grade for all the work to be done.

Second, drainage issues should be addressed. Gutters,underground pipes and drains should be fixed. I like toinstall large trees at this time since it may require heavyequipment and more accessibility.

Third, hardscape features should be built. This may includea pool, fence, fire pit, gazebo, or driveway. This is timeconsuming, but sets the framework for your new landscape.

Fourth, the irrigation system should be designed andinstalled based on the landscape drawing. Once the plantsare in, the irrigation system can be fine tuned. It isimportant to pre wire and pre pipe anything underground.

The fifth step is to plant the landscaping- shrubs, smalltrees, groundcovers, sod and flowers. I bring in potting ortop soil and plant with a light fertilizer. Water the plants asyou go. I might fertilize existing plants we are keeping inthe design. The final grade is established here.

Sixth, if landscape lighting is used it is now designed andinstalled now. These systems are either low or high voltagedepending on budget and personal preference. Today,most landscaping lighting is low voltage since it is cheaperand can be installed quickly. If the budget is lacking, prewire a system to be installed at a later date.

The seventh step is mulching. All beds should be watered,cleared of debris and the soil should be graded. Pine barkand cypress mulch are the most common types. Mulchingis important to keep moisture in and weeds out. Aftermulching is complete, plants should be watered again.

Our final step is follow up and maintenance. Is everythingis alive and thriving? Is the irrigation system working? Newplants should be fertilized twice a year and sod should bemaintained, fertilized, and sprayed for pests regularly.Proper maintenance and follow up is an important step toprotect your investment. Landscapes by Randy Lee, Inc.can help you with all of your landscape needs.April/May Checklist:

*Major pruning should be done in April*All plants, trees, palms and citrus can be fertilized *Lawns should be fertilized before the summer rains*Herbs and vegetables grow well at this time*Use Spring flowers such as purslane, salvia, marigold

and dusty miller *Remember the heat begins and the weather is dry

during these two monthsContact Randy Lee, Inc. is a full service landscape designcompany at (727) 421-2715 or view www.landscapesbyrl.com


THE JoLLEY TRoLLEYdid You KnoW?

How much does it cost? You can ride unlimited for$4.50 per day. Seniors ride all day for half price($2.25). Exact change is required.

Where does it go? The trolley services Sand Key, Northand South Beach and Island Estates every 30 minutes.Friday - Sunday it runs the coastal route to Clearwater,Dunedin, Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs every hour.

What hours does it operate? The trolley runs 10am to10pm Sunday – Thursday and 10am to 11pm Fridayand Sunday. The Coastal route runs Fridays andSaturdays from 10am to Midnight and on Sundays from10am to 10pm.

Can I use my Jolley Trolley pass on the PSTA Buses?Yes, our passes are interchangeable. You can use yourpass throughout Pinellas County.

Can the Jolley Trolley handle wheel chair passengers?Yes, all of our trolleys are wheel chair equipped andcan accommodate two wheel chairs at a time.

Can I take my bicycle on the Trolley? Yes, the JolleyTrolley can accommodate two, two wheeled bicycles onthe front of the trolley at one time.

Does it cost extra to take my bicycle on the Trolley?No, it is complimentary.

Can I take my dog on the trolley? No. As with all publictransportation, only service animals are allowed on theJolley Trolley.

Can I drink alcohol on the Jolley Trolley? No. Since weare public transportation, we adhere to the law andprohibit open containers of alcohol.

Can I go to a Tampa Bay Rays Game on the trolley?Yes, there are several routes that go to the TROP. Thisrequires buying the all day pass mentioned above.NOTE: The connecting busses and trolleys may stoprunning after 11pm. So if you are going to a 7pmgame, and plan to stay for a concert you should watchthe time. You should call 445-1200 for details.

Where can I get on the Jolley Trolley? The Jolley Trolleyshares most of the designated stops with the PSTAbuses. Just look for our signs posted at their stops. TheJolley Trolley drivers will also stop anywhere on theroute, just be sure that he sees you and that you are inan area that is safe to stop.

For more information, to find the stops or view theschedule visit www.JolleyTrolley.com.



Organizational News...iSLAnd ESTATES CiViC ASSoCiATion April 16ththey hosted Family Fun Fest and Doggy Daze. This wasthe first time for this event and the IECA board thanksthe Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the volunteerswho helped make it a success. For more information,visit www.MyIslandEstates.org or call 517-5446.

Their next meetings are May 9th and June 13th. Duesare $40 per year and used to help pay for over$10,000 in Island Estates entry way maintenance thatthey pay for each year, which includes planting,trimming, spraying and weeding plus electricity, fixtures,and maintaining the American Flag. The IECA plansmany events throughout the year. Call Wally Pope,President, at 461-1818 or visit www.MyIslandEstates.org.

iSLAnd ESTATES WoMAn’S CLuB They recentlyhosted their annual Black Tie and Fashion Show at theBelleair Country Club. Meetings are at nearby restaurantsthe third Tuesday of each month, September through May.This is their 50th year. The next meetings are:April 19: the Calypso Queen Cruise for Island MusicalMay 17: Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber, Installation ofnew officers. This will be the last meeting of the season.Call Muriel Mangas at 446-2060 to RSVP. Membershipis open to all women residents of Island Estates. Thedues are $15 for Island Estates residents and $20 forassociate members who are not residents. Forinformation, call President Barbara Blakely, 449-8453 orMembership Chairperson Joan Landreth, 812-8078.

SAnd KEY CiViC ASSoCiATion The Sand Key CivicAssociation meets once a month at the ClearwaterCommunity Sailing Center. Contact president GeneGillispie at 596-0993.

CLEARWATER ALL AMERiCAn SERToMA CLuBSERTOMA is an acronym for SERvice TO MAnkind. Theydedicate their efforts to helping the less fortunate amongus, specifically those with speech and hearing difficulties.To raise funds, they sponsor Bingo Time twice a week atAlternate 19 at Curlew Road. They have lunch meetingsthe first and third Thursdays each month. For information,call Sand Key resident Charles Fazio 593-8322.

RoTARY CLuB of CLEARWATER Their Annual KingfishTournament is Saturday, April 30, with a 7am Bimini startand 4pmweigh-in atClearwaterYacht Club. AmandatoryCaptain’sMeeting is at7pm Friday,April 29th, atThe ClearwaterYacht Club. Forspecific detailson prizestructure, entry forms, and tournament schedule see theofficial Rules & Regulations, at clearwaterrotary.org. This istheir primary fundraising activity.

BELLEAiR BEACH iSLAnd gARdEn CLuB Theymeet the third Wednesday of each month, Octoberthrough April at the Belleair Beach Community Center at10:30am. April 20th is the last meeting of the season.


More Organizational NewsCLEARWATER HiSToRiCAL SoCiETY Their big annualfish fry is May 7th at Ross Norton Park from 11am to1pm. It is $10 per person, and includes fried fish, coldslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, and a tour of thePlumb House Museum led by Michael Sanders, Presidentof the Clearwater Historical Society. The HistoricalSociety meets the first Monday of each month. The nextmeeting is May 2nd. Their museum, located on SouthMLK Jr Blvd, south of Lakeview is open every Saturday(November through May) and on the first and thirdThursdays of each month. Membership is $5 students,$10 individuals, $20 family, $150 corporate, $250 lifeand $500 patron. Call Bill Wallace at 446-2676 orMichael Sanders at 434-1684 for more information.

CLEARWATER BEACH ASSoCiATion held aNeighborhood Picnic at Triangle Park on Bay EsplanadeApril 16. The group is a Neighborhood Associationorganized to promote projects of a civic, recreationaland entertainment nature. Meetings are held at theClearwater Beach Recreation Center on Bay Esplanade,the first Tuesday of each month, at 6pm. The nextmeetings are May 3rd and June 7th. For information onthe CBA, call Patrick Gallagher, President at 447-1033,ClearwaterBeachAssociation.net.

iRB BoAT CLuB As part of their commitment to usetheir boats at least once a month, 50 members spent alazy Saturday afternoon at the Salt Rock Grill enjoyingthe water, great docks and outstanding food. Besidesoutings like this, the IRB Boat Club holds informativemeetings on the third Thursday of every month andparticipates in environmental clean-ups of our beautifulwaterways and beaches. You DO NOT have to live inIRB to be a member. In May, when the water haswarmed up enough, they are planning an island party atCaladesi. June 11 they will be boating to Gators. Theirnext meetings are April 21 and May 19 at 6pm forhappy hour, with the meeting starting at 7pm in JimmyGuana’s (Holiday Inn Harborside). Call 517-1997 or e-mail [email protected] to get involved. See eventpictures and get more info at IRBhome.com.

fRiEndS of THE LiBRARY This group meets thesecond Thursday of each month at 6pm at the BeachRecreation Center. You are welcome to join them andshare your ideas on how to improve things. Call AnneGarris at 446-4410 for more information.

THE CoAST guARd AuxiLiARY offers BoatingClasses. The classes are held in downtown Clearwater atthe Police Headquarters at 645 Pierce Street (corner ofMyrtle and Pierce. The next scheduled classes are: May16-26 - Sailing Skills and Seamanship (6 lessons) for$50. May 21-22 - Boating Safety, 8am-1pm, $35. June6-7 - GPS and Chart Reading at 7pm, $60. June 25-26- Boating Safety, 8am-1pm, $35. Other classes areoffered at different days and times throughout the year.For more information, call 469-8895.

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