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this week...
Gulfport Public
Records Meeting
see page 4

Carols By
Candlelight
see page 6

Antiques in the Park
see page 8

Kids Breakfast
With Santa
see page 8

Christmas Tree Lot
Benefits Charities
see page 10

Art Walk
This Saturday
see page 15

Teens Needed
For Production
see page 17

Centennial Musical
Production
see page 20

Total Body
Christmas Workout
see page 26

Gulfport Chamber
Searches For Tour
Homes
see page 36
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uLnamoer rresiaent Lori MOSS, (len) acting police cnieT LtI MODenl
Vincent(center) and Merchant Association President Leslie Gilchrist
(right) present a check for $500.00 for Operation Santa, run by the
Gulfport Police Department. The check was from the proceeds of
Gulfport's Holiday Hoopla last weekend. Not pictured is Suzie King,
who organized the event.


Operation

Santa gets an

Early Present
By Leigh Clifton
Operation Santa got an
early Christmas present as
the Gulfport Merchants Asso-
ciation presented the Gulfport
Police a check for $500.00 last
Monday afternoon. The pro-
ceeds were from the Holiday
Hoopla held last weekend.
Acting Police Chief Lt.
Robert Vincent gratefully
acknowledged the generous
donation, saying, "This is going
to help a lot this holiday

See Santa, page 2


TiC' The S.ainn Yakes Stays, Salmon


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Two and a half year old Brianna Aviles looks a little
tentative as she tells Santa what she wants for
Christmas at the Clymer Park Christmas Tree lighting
ceremony Monday night. We heard she asked for
some "presents and a baby doll"... she also asked to
get down from Santa's lap.


Replaces Worthington,
Race for Ward I
By Cathy Salustri
Gulfport's mayor Mike Yakes will stay in office
for another term according to the city clerk,
Lesley DeMuth. At the end of the candidate's
qualifying period this past Monday (December
14), no one had filed to run against Yakes.
Vice-Mayor Bob Worthington announced
that he would not run again, and Jennifer
Salmon will take his place in representing
Ward Three. Salmon was the only person to
throw her name in the ring to represent Ward
Three.
Ward One, which includes Town Shores and
the Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, offers
more competition for candidates. Incumbent
Judy Ryerson will face off against four others:
Rosalie Barbieri, David Hastings, David
Steinke and Stanley Solomons all qualified for
the race to represent Ward One.
Elections will take place on March 9 with all
winning candidates taking office the following
week, March 16.
Contact Cathy Salustri at
CathySalustri@TheGabber.com.






Bench Sign Vote Tabled Pending Workshop
GULFPORT- City Council agreed to postpone the vote on whether or not to allow
advertising on benches and bus shelters. After what Mayor Mike Yakes described
as "confusion" about the issues surrounding the ordinance, the mayor suggested
council table the vote.
"Our purpose has been confused in three different ways," Yakes said as he
requested that council defer the vote until after a workshop.
Council agreed unanimously to do so.


Santa, from front page
season; we have more needy kids and
families than we've ever had before.
This will help with food and gifts for
those less fortunate."
( 'h.iiil'.- of Commerce President
Lori Rosso also said that the
Chamber will continue accepting gift
cards, unwrapped toys and monetary
donations for Operation Santa at
the ( h.iiiil.-i office in the Bank of
America Building on 58th Street in
Gulfport.
In addition, the Merchants
Association donated $200.00 to the
Gulfport Senior Center, according
to the association's president, Leslie
Gilchrist. That money was raised
during the Gecko Fest last Spring.

Thrift Shop has Sales
on Thursday
St. Vincent's Thrift Shop is now
featuring a sale every Thursday when
all clothing is half off. Many items to
choose from. Located at 5124 Gulfport
Boulevard, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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Town Hall Meeting
Tonight Discussion
of Public Records
The City of Gulfport will host a
Town Hall meeting on Thursday,
December 17 at the Catherine A.
Hickman Theater, 5501 27 Avenue
S. at 6:30 p.m. Steve Lewis,
Records Information Management
Consultant, is the guest speaker.
The meeting is open to the public.
For more information on this
meeting, contact 727-893-1012.
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CERT Wins
$5,000 Grant
GULFPORT- The Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT)
found out from Homeland Security
and FEMA that it will receive a
$5,000 grant. CERT acts as the first
responder in the event of a hurricane
or other catastrophe. Its members go
through special training to provide
aid during these times.


CERT receives no other public
funding, generating most of its
revenue through fundraisers.

Free Movie Theater
on the Bay
Tomorrow night, get into the holiday
spirit and come down to the "Theater
on the Bay" Friday, December 18
at 7 p.m.. at the Recreation Field
(the corner of Shore Blvd. S. and
58th St. S.). December's movie is
"Deck the Halls". If you want save
your space at 6:30 p.m., they have
a special holiday screen fire for your
enjoyment.
Bundle up and bring your chairs,
blankets, family and friends by Boca
Ciega Bay under the stars! The Teen
Council will provide concessions for
purchase. And best of all, the movie
is free! Please watch the weather
as if it is raining, the outside movie
will be cancelled with no rain
date. Please call 727-893-1118 for
additional information.


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GULFPORT- O'Maddy's will sponsor
a fundraiser for owner Joe Guenther's
son's school, Our Savior and Lutheran
School.
According to Guenther, O'Maddy's
will provide dinner, beer and wine for
a $20 fee. Guenther told council all the
money would go to the school so that
every student who wanted to could go
on a Washington D.C. field trip.
Councilmember Michele King cast
the only no vote for allowing the
fundraiser to take place in a public
area.
"We've never had alcohol on the street
before. That's a precedent," she said,
adding that she also had concerns
about allowing a church to use public
property in such a manner.
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OK," she said.
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Emerging Artist Series
at the Hickman Theatre
City of Imagination invites you
to attend the next exhibit in our
Emerging Artist series at the
Catherine Hickman Theatre.
Painter Anthony Swartwood's urban
landscapes include downtown
Tampa and San Francisco. This
talented young artist's exploration
of light and density lend a dreamy
and exotic atmospheric quality to
the familiar. Please join them for


his Opening Reception Saturday,
December 18 from 5-7 p.m.
Complimentary light refreshments
and a cash bar available.

Carols by Candlelight
By Jim Minder
Our Gulfport Lions Club would like
to invite you to join us on Friday,
December 18 for our 2009 Carols by
Candlelight from 7-9 p.m. We will
be singing a wide variety of both
religious as well as secular Christmas


carols from 7-9 p.m. at our Club Den
located by the Gulfport Marina at
4630 Tifton Drive S.
We have secured the services of
Lions past District Governor Norman
Xanders to play our Christmas carols
on his musical instruments. Many
of you who have attended one of our
many pancake breakfasts already
know how good he is. For those of
you who have never heard Norman
Xander's music before, allow me to
tell you that your are in for a treat.
We will be serving complimentary
punch as well as cakes, pies, cookies
and pastry treats. Many of you
will want to try Mabel's infamous
"cheery" crunch. Come prepared
to share your memorable past
Christmas events in between sets.
We at the Gulfport Lions Club want
to inform you about our services to
help the visually impaired before
this need presents itself so that if it
does, you know our help is available
to you and your family.
We look forward to having you join
us for our Carols by Candlelight.
For more information, call me
(Jim Minder) at 866-0316. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year
2010!


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Following the successful November
premiere of Gulfport's "Antiques
in the Park" series, the show will
return to ('li n.-i Park on Saturday,
January 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This
outdoor antiques and collectibles
fair is co-sponsored by the City of
Gulfport and the Gulfport Lions
Club, and is held in the first block of
Beach Boulevard at the intersection
of Gulfport Boulevard.
There will be a great assortment of
vintage fun for sale at Antiques in


the Park including estate jewelry,
old pottery, art, china and glassware,
clocks, old beer signs, tools, linens,
toys, Florida memorabilia, furniture,
primitives, and even vintage Aloha
shirts. Admission and parking for
the public is free. The raindate for
the antique show is the next day,
Sunday, January 3.
Antique dealers should call
727-421-0441 for registration or visit
www.hulahula.biz.

Christmas on Corey
There will be a Holiday Open House
on Thursday, December 17 from 3-8


p.m. on Corey Avenue located just
off Gulf Blvd. in downtown St. Pete
Beach. Stroll lovely Corey Avenue
while you do your holiday shopping
island style. Merchants open late
offering wine and refreshments.
Free parking. Dining and movies.
For more information, visit www.
coreyave.com or call 727-498-8778.

Bring the Kids for
Breakfast with Santa
ST. PETE BEACH, FL: Kids in
grades 1st through 5th are invited to
attend a very special "Breakfast with
Santa" event at the St. Pete Beach
Community Center, located at 7701
Boca Ciega Drive. This holiday event
will be held on Tuesday, December
22 starting at 9:30 a.m. and will
include photo opportunities with
Santa, a special mailbox to the North
Pole, make-and-take art projects
and breakfast catered by our friends
at Chick-fil-a. To register your
child, call the Recreation Division at
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Christmas Tree Lot to
Benefit Local Charities
Sunshine City Kiwanis Club has
partnered with Palm Lake Christian
Church for their annual Christmas
tree lot. The address is 5401 22
Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. The lot
opens on Friday, November 27 and
will be open every week day from
5:30-9 p.m., Saturdays from 10:30
a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from
1-8 p.m. until all the Christmas trees
are gone. One hundred percent of
proceeds from the lot will go to local
charities, ministries and outreach
programs.


Masonic Lodge Brings
Holiday Cheer
Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge,
located at 14020 Marguerite Drive
in Madeira Beach, took part in
the Salvation Army Angel Tree
program at Tyrone Mall. The Angel
Tree program is designed to get
holiday gifts to needy children in
the community. Over 15 members
of Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge took
turns to man the Angel Tree booth
at the Mall on December 8. It was
a very moving experience for the
Masons to see how the community
comes together to bring joy to the
hearts of children this time of
year. Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge is
appreciative of the Salvation Army
for allowing them to take part in
this worthy program.

Free Poetry Contest
A $1,000 grand prize is being
offered in a special poetry contest
being sponsored by The Celestial
Arts Society. The contest is free
and open to poets of any age. Fifty
prizes totaling $5,000 in all will be
awarded.
Entries must be received by Deceber
20 and may be submitted by mail to
Free Poetry Contest, 584 James St.,
Talent, OR 97540 or enter at www.
freecontest.com. Your name and
address must appear on the page
with the poem. To receive winners
list, please close a SASE with your
entry.







Construction Begins
on Clam Bayou Trail
ST. PETERSBURG-Construction
is set to begin on a recreational
trail through the Childs Park
neighborhood that will connect
the very popular Pinellas Trail to
neighborhood destinations in Childs
Park and the Clam Bayou Estuary.
A groundbreaking ceremony was
held Tuesday in Childs Park, 43rd
St. and llth Ave. S., at 10 a.m. to
mark the occasion.
This first 1.4 mile phase of the
Clam Bayou Trail is a part of the
city's award-winning CityTrails
program that provides over 95 miles
of additional bicycle and pedestrian
facilities throughout St. Petersburg.
Once completed, the 3-mile Clam
Bayou Trail will become part of
the SkI; \\.i Trail that will connect
the Pinellas Trail to a recreational
trail that leads to the fishing piers
along the Sunshine SIy; \\.. Bridge,
and will also connect to a planned
trail along the Pinellas Bayway to
Fort De Soto. Once completed, a
recreational cyclist could travel from


north Pinellas in Tarpon Springs,
through St. Petersburg to Tierra
Verde and the Pinellas tip at the
Sunshine SIy\. y.
The Clam Bayou Trail began as
a partnership between the city
and the Southwest Florida Water
Management District to provide
a unique recreational opportunity
through the improved Clam Bayou
Estuary. It was also included as a
part of the Greater Childs Park Area
Initiative that was developed in 2007
to improve the quality of life in the
greater Childs Park neighborhood.


"We have worked very hard to
create a trail system that meets
the needs of our community. This
section is important because of the
many young people here in the
Childs Park area," said Mayor Rick
Baker. The trail will provide access
to many neighborhood assets such as
the Childs Park Lake, Childs Park
Recreation Center, Queen Dennis
Park, and Thurgood Marshall
Fundamental Middle School.


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Discussion 10:15 AM
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1950 2nd Ave. No., St. Petersburg
(727) 822-8628 (727) 822-3157
Sunday Worship Services 11:00 am
Saturday 12/12 Avoiding Holiday Stress
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Thurs. 12/17 Intuitive Development 7pm
with Dena Lehowitz, Audrey Steele
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Forever Gloria! December 24t
12/20/2009 7pm Christmas Eve
Palladium Music & Candlelight
252 5th Ave N. St. Pete Services 5:00pm & 6pm
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Wednesday: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7pm


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and School
Pastor Paul Burtzlaff
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Holiday Concert at
Palm Lake Christian
"Portrait of Christmas", a holiday
concert of traditional and seasonal
music, featuring organist Brent
Douglas and friends will be presented
at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 20 at
Palm Lake Christian Church, 5401
22 Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. Julia
Coulmas, soprano; Fred Gatta, cello;
and Kerri Head, piano willj oin Douglas
in presenting an extraordinary blend
of holiday music to joyfully welcome
the week of Christmas.
Sunday's free concert is part of
the Palm Lake Community Concert
Series and is open to the public.
A love offering will be received. A
reception will follow the concert. Call
321-8356.

Christmas Musical at
Park Place Wesleyan
Park Place Wesleyan Church, 4400
70 Avenue N. in Pinellas Park, will
present their 28th annual Christmas
musical production entitled "Gift
of Love" on December 18 and 21 at
7 p.m. and on December 20 at 4 p.m.
Free admission, nursery provided.
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You Are Always Welcome
Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am
Nursery Available
Adult Sunday School 9:30 am
SWednesday Bible Study
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Sunday 8am & 10am Holy Eucharist
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Proceeds benefit Food Pantry
Food Pantry is Open
1st & 3rd Sundays
from: 10 am to 12:30 pm
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3747 34th St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727)867-7015


First United Methodist
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www.gulfportumc.org

Child Care Sunday Mornings
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S 7865 66th St. N.
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727-549-0400 go
The Rev. John H. Poole
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Wednesday:
Mass 11am & 7pm
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Pasadena Community Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 20
7:oopm Sanctuary
Special performance including Rutter's Gloria by the PCC
Sanctuary Choir, Camerata, Direct Connection Praise Team,
Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet, Tampa Bay Sax Quartet.
Don't miss this special musical event as the Directors of Music
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The fog delayed the games the week
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match needs to be played to get back
on schedule. Presently the Dover
team is in First Place with nine wins
and three losses, Eton is in Second
Place with 11 wins and four losses
and Hampton is in Third Place with
10 wins and five losses.
The Bocce courts will be closed
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re-doing the courts and putting down
new carpet. The courts will be closed
after the Thursday game today,
December 17 and work will begin
on Friday, December 18. The courts
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Christmas on December 19th
featuring over 50 fabulous arti-
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authors, and entertainers along
Beach Blvd. from 6-10 pm. Live
entertainment including Gun Hill
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Waterfront District. Enjoy dinner
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one of the foremost dining destina-
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under the lighted trees in this
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Friday and third Saturday of every
month, year round. Relax and en-
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Debbie Scherer, Gulfport and Il-
linois: My son and daughter-in-law
and their two children, plus a half
that I just found out about, will be
coming from eastern Pennsylvania to
my house in Illinois to spend Christ-
mas with us. My twin daughters will
also be there; in fact, there will be
about 25 people there, including my
brother, sister, nieces and nephews
and friends with their children. It's a
big tradition in our family. It started
with my grandparents. I do all the
cooking, and everybody else does the
cleanup, so it works out perfect. I'm
cooking turkey, ham, mashed po-
tatoes, sweet potatoes and veggies.
Then we'll have desserts, desserts
and more desserts! I just found out
that I have a new grandchild on the
way; I guess that's my Christmas
present this year. What a great gift!"


Dan Wilkins, parents Mary Ann
and Glenn Wilkins and son Jon-
athan, Ruskin: lMy mom and dad
are here visiting from Michigan and
we're going to celebrate at my house
in Ruskin, just the four of us. It will
be my son Jonathan's first Christ-
mas tree and the first with his grand-
parents. My Mom will cook dinner;
turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing
sweet potatoes and fresh cranberry
sauce. Then we'll let Jonathan open
his presents. It's going to be just an
old fashioned family Christmas."


Kelly Mascollo, Gulfport: "I'm go-
ing home to Connecticut to visit fam-
ily for two weeks over the Christmas
break. I'm a pre-school teacher so I
have some time off for the holidays.
I'm taking my dog Houdini with me.
There should be about 10 of us; it will
be a real Italian Christmas. My dad
is Sicilian, so we always have sea-
food, pasta and wine, lots of wine!
My grandparents, brother and sis-
ter will also be there, so it should be
fun. I asked for clothes and money
for Christmas; let's hope that "Santa"
comes through..."


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Richard Martell, Montreal: M y wife Irene, mother-in-law Laurice and I are
visiting friends here in the St. Pete area. We rented a condo in the same complex
as them until April, so we could get away from all the Montreal cold weather and
snow. We'll spend Christmas day with our friends; there will be about 15 of us
and they'll be cooking all the food. I think that's better. Every guest then has to
bring a dish. Since they eat mostly vegetarian we're bringing a spinach pie that
my wife will make. Last year was the first time we visited here and we really
liked it so we're back again this year. The weather on Gulfport Beach is beautiful
and a lot warmer than Canada."


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Gulfport Centennial
Musical Celebration!
It isn't every city that kicks off
its centennial celebration with an
original musical written especially for
its birthday, but that is exactly what
Gulfport Florida is doing. A little
over a year and a half ago, a Gulfport
resident and well-known playwright,
Gil Perlroth, teamed up with Gulfport
Historian, Lynne Brown to create
a never-before-seen musical. This
tremendous effort on both their parts
is premiering January 9 and will run


through January 24th, 2010 at the
Catherine A. Hickman Theater in a
play entitled, Gulfport: The Musical.
The play is a joint effort by the
City of Gulfport and the Gulfport
Community Players to kick off the City
of Gulfport's Centennial Celebration.
It is based upon some of the many
historical highlights of the unique
City of Gulfport, Florida.
Under of very able direction of
Daniel Harris and musical direction
by Bill Bryant and backed by a cast of
26 actors, this play is a history of the
ups and downs of this small Florida


coastal town by the bay. And quite a
story it is!
Many years ago, The Great Hurricane
of 1921 destroyed and changed the
character of Gulfport forever. What
was once a small fishing village was
wiped out by that storm. People
were starving and there seemed to
be no way to make a living. Then
later prohibition arrived, and what
was left of the fishermen turned to
bootlegging. Time marched on to 1980
when undesirables virtually took over
the waterfront.
Today Gulfport has the feel of a
small town, unlike some larger cities
around the state. Gulfport is an
extremely laid back community and
the residents like it that way. To coin
the old phrase, "If it ain't broke, don't
fix it".
The Gulfport Centennial Celebration
of events will continue through 2010,
but, for now, enjoy a bit of history
and see a great musical about this
very special city by the bay known as
the Gateway to the Gulf. Tickets are
on sale now for just $15 each. You
can purchase tickets in Gulfport at
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Boulevard S., The Gulfport Casino
Ballroom at 5501 Shore Boulevard S.,
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It Must Have Been the Mistletoe:
No, this song isn't about a dog that
ate the mistletoe and spent Christ-
mas Day with the vet. But it could
be. Mistletoe and poinsettias are
toxic to dogs (and cats). The results
of ingestion range from oral irrita-
tion to respiratory distress to gastro-
intestinal upset, including diarrhea,
vomiting and the potential for dehy-
dration that follows such symptoms.
Mistletoe poisoning is rare, but if
consumed in large quantities, it can
be fatal.


Sleigh Ride: This one always gets
me. I hear it and am compelled to
remind parents everywhere that
children should not be allowed to
harness the family dog and have
him drag them around the yard on
a mock sled. It's fun for the kid, not
for the dog.
O Christmas Tree: Oh, where to be-
gin? The traditional Christmas tree,
with its lights and tinsel and delicate
ornaments, is too much temptation
for some canines. Whether slurping
the sap-infested water meant for
the tree, barking at flashing lights
or pawing at shiny strands of tinsel
and dangling glass balls, Christmas
trees and dogs go together like mis-
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Chanukah song for kids also serves
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you aren't home.
Jingle Bells, Silver Bells, Carol of
the Bells: Bells, bells, bells! They're
enough to drive a pooch straight to
the spiked eggnog. If your dog is
shy, timid or nervous around noise,
keep the bells to a minimum -- and
not attached to his collar.
Hard Candy Christmas: A holiday
season without sweets is like Dolly
Parton without the twang. But sug-
ar and dogs don't mix. Chocolate is
toxic to most dogs, and candy canes
and hard candy are simply indigest-
ible objects for them to potentially
choke on. Keep the candy dishes
and boxes of chocolates safely be-
yond the reach of your four-legged
companions.
Baby, It's Cold Outside -- And yes,
the pooch still needs a walk, a romp
and a good old-fashioned game of
fetch. This tune should serve as a
warning to anyone thinking of get-
ting or giving a puppy for Christ-
mas: A puppy means many, many
trips outside each day and night,
come rain, sleet or snow.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
-- This song speaks to me for reasons
that have nothing to do with dogs.
Deck the Halls: If you must deck
your halls with boughs of real holly,
take precautions to keep the leaves
and berries off the floors and away
from pets. Otherwise, you just
might falalalala all the way to the
emergency animal hospital. Holly
gets its own spot on this list because
it is potentially fatal if ingested by
your dog (or cat). Decorate with faux
holly to keep things jolly.
Consider these tips and tunes my
holiday gift to you. Our pets are a
part of our families. Taking the time
to implement a handful of precau-
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Cherrie is a 4 year old Domestic Short Hair
brown patch and white kitty. She is quiet and
friendly and loves people. Please adopt this pre-
cious girl and she will bring you much comfort
and joy this holiday season and forever! All
adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip,
vaccines and county license. For more informa-
tion please call 727-522-6566 or visit 2911 47
Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. www.friendsof-
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21 at 5:30 p.m. sharp on the beach
side of North Shore Park, 1120
North Shore Drive NE. Unlike any
other fitness boot camp, the theme
of this program is to transform
calories burned from participants
into community support for the
holidays. Although this event is
free and open to all fitness levels,
campers must bring an unwrapped
toy, $10 gift card from a supermarket
or a non-perishable item as their
"ticket" through the door. Physiques
by Damon Reio will then hold a
toy and charitable give-away drive
on December 24 at the Brayboy
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Rescue Group Needs
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Florida Doggie Paws Rescue needs
more volunteers and foster homes
for small to medium breed dogs.
Their mission is to responsibly
rescue, spay/neuter, rehabilitate,
foster and find permanent loving
homes for unwanted, abandoned and
abused dogs in the community and
throughout the State of Florida.
There are many advantages to
fostering a dog. Foster homes are
not responsible for any vet bills or
expenses. The rescue will transport
the dog and take care of any
veterinary needs. The rescue has
a trainer available for you to use.
In addition, they act as a support
system that you can call anytime -
day or night, if you have questions
about the dog's behavior, health,
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your home to one of these poor dogs
that just needs a place to stay for a
few weeks until they can find their
forever home.
Florida Doggie Paws Rescue is an
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Organization. All donations are tax
deductible.

Floral Design Class
A new Floral Design class is coming
to the Gulfport Recreation Center
in January. Laurie Marino, floral
designer and instructor, is bringing
her popular floral design class back.
You will learn basic floral design
and make an arrangement in this
new week long session starting
Wednesday January 13 and ending
January 27, all materials and
flowers (fresh) are provided. All you
need to bring are your scissors. Step
by step instructions-no experience
necessary. Pre-registration with
deposit required. Call Laurie directly
at 727-289-4818. She can also be
emailed at makeitandtakeit@
yahoo.com. Only $22 per class or
$60 dollars for the full three week
session.

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Monday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Carol & Joe, Karaoke Kraz
Tuesday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Jules w/music
Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m.
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Thursday, 1-3:30 p.m.
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Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Joanne & Chris, The Silver Spin-
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Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Jay & Lolita "Tunesters"
Sunday, 1-3:30 p.m.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

"A Night in Italy" at the Senior
Center: Tickets ($10) are now
available for "A Night in Italy" that
includes a Spaghetti Dinner at 6pm
and a performance by the Italian-
American Society of St. Petersburg
in the Catherine Hickman Theater
at 7pm. It all happens on Friday,
January 29. Hurry, tickets are
limited!
Folk Dance Class for Beginners:
The Italian American Society of St.
Petersburg will teach Folk Dance
Classes for beginners for those who
want to be a part of their dance group.
Class for newcomers is on T1h ut'--1. 1-
at 7pm.
New Art Class Starting: A new art
class will be offered on Wednesdays
starting Jan. 6 at 1pm. Must provide
your own art supplies. Call now to
get your name on the list. Seating is
limited.
Weight Loss Management Classes:
Need a little help with losing weight?
How about joining a series of Weight
Loss Management Classes on
T1h u '--1.% staring January 7 at 1pm?
Call now to sign up as space is limited.


These classes are made possible by
the Senior Center Foundation.
Electric Cars History of
Investment Possibilities: Our
Investment Discussion Group is
hosting a special presentation by Cliff
Ruffner on Electric Cars: A Quick
History of Investment Possibilities on
Wed. Jan. 13 at 10:30am. Newcomers
welcome.
Senior Center Health & Beauty
Fair: Mark your calendar now for our
4-day Health and Beauty Fair, Jan.
19 through the 22. Watch for details
in the Gabber.
Yoga Relocates to Casino: The
Senior Center Yoga Class has
relocated to the Gulfport Casino.
Yoga meets every Wed. at 1:30pm.
Line Dance Relocates to Casino:
The Senior Center Line Dance Class
has relocated to the Gulfport Casino.
Line Dance Class meets every Thurs.
at 9:30am. Free but must be a
registered Senior Center member.
Legal Assistance: The Community
Law Program will provide free legal
assistance to qualifying residents
60 yrs. and older on Fri. Dec. 18 at
9:30am. Call the Senior Center for
income guidelines.


or 893-2237
Computer Classes: One-on-one
training sessions are available at no
cost. Call for an appointment.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
AARP Driving Classes: are held on
the first two Tuesdays of every month
from l-4pm. Call 341-0130 to register
and fee info.
Wii Bowling: Wii Bowling: Every
Thurs. at 1pm, and Tues. Jan. 5 and
19 at 6:30pm.
Movie of the Month Come join
us for a free movie in the Hickman
Theater on Mon. Dec. 28 at 12:45pm.
Movie: It's a Wonderful Life with
Jimmy Stewart.
Bone Strengthening Exercise:
Every Tues. at 11:15am
Live Chat Room: Fri. at 2pm
(temporarily relocating to the
Library)
Ongoing Support Groups:
Diabetic Support (1st & 3rd Mon. at
10am)
Hearing Support (1st & 3rd Mon at
2pm)
Vision Support (2nd & 4th Mon at
2pm)
Caregiver Support, Wed. 2pm


* Gulfport Library


Gulfport Creative Short Story
Writers: Every Wednesday, 10:00
am.
One-on-One Computer Instruc-
tion: By appointment only--contact
Alex Hooks at the Reference Desk, or
call 893-1073.
"Mrs. Santa" Reads Stories at the
Library!: Saturdays in December,
11:30 am.
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Ray Vail-
lancourt. Through December 30.
Coffee/Talk: Thursday, December 17,
10:00 am. Discussion of A Thousand
Acres, by Jane Smiley. Books / discus-
sion available at the Reference Desk.
Coffee/Talk Movie: "A Thousand


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Acres" (Touchstone, 1997). Thurs-
day, December 17, 1:30 pm. Highly-
acclaimed film based on Jane Smiley's
bestselling novel. (106 min.)
The G & O Book Club: Saturday,
December 19, 1:30 pm. Philosophical
discussion group based on the works of
mystic G. I. Gurdjieff and philosopher
P. D. Ouspensky.
Library Closes at 5:00 pm on Thurs-
days, December 24 & December 31.
Genealogy Discussion Group: Sat-
urday, December 26, 1:00 pm.
Short Stories Study Group: Mon-
day, December 28, 1:00 pm. Presented
by local chapter, Brandeis University
Women.


or fax 893-1072
Retrospective Exhibit of Paintings
by James Scalese: Through January
27. Opening Reception: Friday, Janu-
ary 8, 5:00-7:00 pm.
Scrapbookers Club for Teens &
Adults: Saturday, January 9, 1:00 pm.
Make beautiful pages of memories.
Legal Puzzles Study Group: Monday,
January 11, 1:00 pm. Presented by local
chapter, Brandeis University Women.
Suncoast Computer Users Group
(SCUG): Thursday, January 14, 6:00
pm.
Testing for 2010 Census Jobs: Tues-
days through February, 3:00-6:00 pm.
FMI: go online at www.2010censusjobs.
gov or call toll-free: 1-866-861-2010.


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Services iGy Sponsored Activities

i in the Community


Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd. So 893-1068


RECREATION WEBSITE-www.
mygulfport.us and follow the links:
City Departments, Leisure ser-
vices, Rec. Center.
Tomlinson Skate Park Sticker
Purchase New Sticker
due Oct. 09
Annual cost $5 res./$10 non-res.
Registration: Age 17 and under
must be accompanied by a parent,
have proof of residency and fill a
consent form. Availability to regis-
ter: Monday through F 'ii 1.i from 9
a.m.-8 p.m.

ACTIVITIES
Open Gameroom Tues. &
Thurs., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Adult Basketball Mon., Wed. &
Fri, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thurs., 6-9
p.m.

PROGRAMS
School Year Child Care Pro-
gram Grades K-5, (up to age 14
on in-service days).
Teen Night Teens, age's middle
school to 17. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 6-9
p.m.
Tot Time Program Ages 3-5
year old, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
NEW CLASSES- Call instructor
for more information
* Mat Pilates- Mon. & Wed. 10-11
a.m. & Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call
Lisa at 639-9277


* Floral Design-Starts Wed., Jan.
13 thru Jan. 27th. Call Laurie at
289-48
* Knitting Class- Thurs. 10:30 a.m.
Call Latoya at 823-0437

CLASSES Call instructor for
more information
* Dog Obedience Call Lisa at 772-
3631.
* Fencing Wed., 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.
Call Jim Campoli at 813-855-3112.
* Gymnastics Fri., 5:30 p.m.
Call Barbara at 804-9400.
* Karate Mon. & Fri., 6:30 p.m. Call
Diane at 459-1399.
* Nia Wed., 9:00 am.
Call Kaluwa at 729-9410.
* Noisemakers Mon., 6 p.m.
Call Gabe at 345-7472.
* Sumyie NEW DAY, Mon., 6:30 p.m.
Call Mike at 320-5035.
* Stretch and Tone Tues. & Thurs.,
9-10 a.m.
Call Jean 302-9423
* Tai Chi Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m. Call
Oletta at 344-5181 or Marge at 345-
6708.
* Tennis Tues., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and
6 p.m.
Call Jack at 430-0690.
* Watercolor NO Class in DEC.-
Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Call Patsi at 501-
3559.
* Watercolor- Art for Living
Call Judith at 328-7490.
* Yoga Thurs.., 6:30 p.m.
Call Maureen at 381-2166


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Thursday, Dec. 31st Favorite Variety Bands
8pm 12:30 "Caliente"!
:30 pm Doors Open Music from the Forties to Present
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1617 49th St. So./893-1070
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893-1070

SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW YEAR'S EVE
CELEBRATION
featuring the
"CALIENTE BAND"
Thurs., Dec. 31
8pm-12:30am
7:30pm Doors open
Tks $15 Advance
Reservations suggested


MARIO DELEON'S BAND &
DANCE
Social & Ballroom Dancing
Sun., Dec. 20
6-10pm, $7


WEEKLY DANCES
Every Tuesday
12 3pm- Ballroom Lessons $7
12-1 Inter, 1-2 Beg., 2-3 Dancing

6:30-10:30pm-Argentine Tango $7
6:30-8pm Lesson, 8-8:30 Practice,
8:30-10:30pm Milonga

Every Wednesday
6 11pm- Swing Dance $7
6-8 Lessons, 8-11 pm Swing Dance

Thursday, Dec. 10 & 17
7-1Opm-Salsa Dance
7-8:30 Lessons, 8:30-10 Dance


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Audition for "You Can't
Take It with You"
The Gulfport Community Players
will be holding auditions for the
comedy, "You Can't Take It with You",
on Monday, January 4 and Tuesday,
January 5 at 7 p.m. Auditions will
be held at the Players' Back Door
Theater, located at 4919 17 Avenue
S. in Gulfport. This classic comedy
will be directed by Eileen Navarro
and she'll need a cast of 19 people,
including: seven females (mid 20's to
50's). One of these females must be


black, in her 30's. Eileen also needs
another actress in her late 20's who
can perform ballet movements. She'll
also need 12 males (20's 70's),
including one black actor. There
will be cold readings at the audition,
although not necessarily all from
the script. Performance dates are
March 4 through March 14, 2010 at
the Catherine A. Hickman Theater of
Gulfport.
This play is set in New York City
during the Great Depression. The play
revolves around the very eccentric
family of Martin Vanderhof, a former


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Wall Street tycoon, who spends his
time throwing darts and going to
college commencements throughout
the city. His daughter is a playwright,
while her husband manufactures
fireworks in their basement. Their
daughter practices ballet in the
living room under the tutelage of a
Russian instructor. There is also a
dinner party that goes very wrong,
ending with some exploding fireworks
and a night in jail! Toss in a very
complicated romance, made even
more complicated by one set of the
parents, and you have a very funny
comedy that should be just the thing
to start off the New Year!
This play won the Pulitzer Prize
in 1936, and a few years later (after
being made into a movie), it won the
Academy Award for Best Picture for
1938. It's a very fast moving play,
with a lot of physical action involved.
All interested people are urged to
try out for a part, regardless of their
previous acting experience.

Friday Open Air Market
in Treasure Island
The Treasure Island Chamber
of Commerce announces that the
Friday Open Air Markets has started
every Friday until March (excluding
holidays) from 9-2 p.m. at the
Community Center, Market features
arts and crafts, food, fresh produce,
music, free parking and free gift
wrapping during December. Rain or
shine.


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Gulfport, Florida Tampa
Bays Boaters Secret
Submitted by Dennis Frain, Harbormaster
Gulfport, Florida offers many
amenities that fit the needs of boating
enthusiasts. Situated on Boca Ciega
Bay it offers a protected basin from
the Gulf of Mexico. Several world
class racing regattas have utilized
the launch conditions from the
beach with wide stretches of open
waterfront for racing. Most recently,
the Formula 16 Global Challenge
was hosted by the Gulfport Yacht
Club November 10-14.
The City Council just approved that
the 15 guest slips at the Gulfport
Municipal Marina allow dockage for
up to a two week period of stay. This
Marina is fully equipped to handle the
requirements of distance sailors and
is only blocks away from a vibrant
downtown with shops, restaurants
and services. Local businesses also
provide a full compliment of marine
services.
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
supplies complimentary boater
packets with helpful information
on where to find services. If needed,
the Town has two Inns for overnight
accommodations the Sea Breeze
Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn and
the Peninsula Inn and spa.
For day trippers, at the rear of the
Gulfport Casino Ballroom there is
ample free dockage for dinghies to
large vessels for up to eight hours
and within walking distance to shops
and restaurants
The Boca Ciega Yacht Club has
often worked in conjunction with
other clubs to form raft-ups just
off the coast. Gulfport Beach has
pavilions and other amenities for
group events.
From an individual sailor to groups
looking for new places to explore,
Gulfport is an inviting host for
boaters. With three yacht clubs
within its city limits: Pasadena Yacht
and Country Club, Gulfport Yacht
Club and the Boca Ciega Yacht Club
there is representation for all types
of watercrafts.
For more information on what
Gulfport offers contact Dennis Frain,
Harbormaster, 727-893-1000 or
www.exploregulfport.com and www.
gulfportflorida.us.


Gabber December 17 December 23, 2009


Dog and Cat Shelter
Seeks Donations
The We Care for Paws Foundation,
a non-profit dog and cat shelter,
currently houses over 45 dogs and
30 cats. Most of the animals are
unadoptable due to medical problems,
behavioral problems or old age, and
they will live out their lives in peace
at the shelter. We are always in need
of items for the animals, such as cat
condos; cat and dog treats, beds and
toys; shampoo, flea preventatives
such as Advantage or Frontline,


heartworm preventative tablets
(HeartGuard), towels and blankets.
As always, cash is needed to help pay
for medical expenses. If you would
like to donate any of these items,
please call Jan at 896-6315.

Attention Animal Lovers
A non-profit organization
specializing in domestic and wildlife
orphaned babies is seeking house/
shelter. Please call Bottle Babies R
Us, Inc. at 727-831-7561.


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Local Obituaries


CARROLL, JOAN ELIZABETH,
84, of Palm Harbor, died on Decem-
ber 8, 2009. She will be missed by
her family. For funeral information,
call Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home,
Clearwater, 727-796-1992.

LOHR, JOEL DAVID, 87, of South
Pasadena, passed away Dec. 8th,
2009. Born in Malden, MA, Joel re-
ceived his Bachelor's degree from
the Massachusetts College of Phar-
macy. He served during World War
II in both the Marine Corps as well
as the Navy. After his service, Joel
worked for the VA Healthcare Sys-
tem, primarily as Chief of Pharmacy
Service for the VA hospitals in Louis-
ville, KY, Memphis, TN, and finally
at Bay Pines for over 20 years. Joel
assisted in establishing the first hos-
pital pharmacy residency program in
the southeast U.S. and was actively
involved in establishing pharmacy
policy and practice for the VA at the
Central Office in Washington, DC.
Joel also loved playing, officiating,
and watching sports. He played pro-


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his youth and loved cheering for the
Tampa Bay Rays. Joel is survived by
his loving son Reid (Audrey); daugh-
ters, Robin and Pegi; and grandson
Timothy. He was very proud of his
work to promote the field of pharma-
cy as well as all of his friends, whom
he loved so dearly. Services 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15th at Bay Pines Na-
tional Cemetery. Guestbook @ david-
cgross.com David C. Gross Funeral
Homes 6366 Central Ave. 727-381-
4911.


REB, 61, of Gulfport, died Mon-
day, Dec. 7, 2009. He is survived by
his sister, Sandy Becker; lifelong
friend, David Lee Maxwell and The
Patch Pals. ALifeTribute-Gulfport,
347-5521.


In Memoriam
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You've been greatly missed these
past five years.


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USCG Safe Boating
Classes
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Flotilla 78 has a 13-week continuous
cycle of Safe Boating Classes
every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Warren
Webster Community Center, 1500
Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach
(1 mile south of Don CeSar) Start
at your convenience. First class,
come at 7 p.m. to register. Begin
any Tuesday and finish 13 weeks
later or take up to 2 years to finish.
Christmas vacation December 22
and 29.
Cost is $40 for 13 weeks andincludes
a new 400-page manual. Call Jim at
360-4846, or Warren at 321-7801, or
Phil at 865-2226.

Reduced Rate for
Sunsation Show Chorus
The Sunsation Show Chorus is
offering a special rate for "snowbirds"
and others who missed the opening
show in November and the season
ticket rate. The second and third
shows will be $25 for both ($15 each).
There are two more great shows left
in the season; "Jukebox Saturday
Night", January 24 and April 11
at the Pinellas Park Performing
Arts Center, 4951 78 Avenue; and
1:,i...I I\ .iv Opening Night", January
31 and April 18 at Faith United
Methodist, 403 First Avenue S.W. in
Largo.
For tickets call 688-5189 or 541-4501
or visit www.sunsationshowchorus.
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This Holiday Give
the Gift of Giving
Gulf Coast Community Care needs
volunteers age 30 and older for its
mentoring program. Volunteers are
matched with children who need a
positive adult role model.
Many of the children are in kinship
care or live with a single parent who
is going to school and working. There
is a special need for volunteers for
children of all ages. Volunteers give
the gift of time to one child and are
provided social events and support
by agency staff. No experience is
necessary. There are no costs.
Volunteers spend a few hours a week
in simple activities such as reading,
fishing, baking, teaching a craft, or
visiting a park with a child. We have
children throughout Pinellas County
waiting for mentors!
To learn how you can make a lasting
difference in the life of a child, call
Adults Mentoring Children at (727)
479-1841.

Foster Homes Needed
There are more than 3,500 depen-
dent children in Pinellas and Pasco
counties due to child abuse, neglect
or abandonment. Many of them need
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Pinellas County to offer H1N1
Vaccinations To General Public
The Pinellas County Health Department announced Monday that the public
can get vaccinated for the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as "Swine Flu,"
at five health department locations.
The main health department center located at 205 Dr. Martin Luther King St.
North in St. Petersburg will offer vaccinations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.
Four other locations will offer vaccinations weekdays between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. They are:
*Pinellas Park: 6350 76th Avenue North
*Largo: 12420 130th Avenue North
Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Avenue
*Tarpon Springs: 301 S. Disston Avenue
For more information, residents can visit the health department's website at
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Oar House Bar Hosts Toy Drive
This holiday season, 67
families and 145 children
currently being served by
AIDS Service Association of
Pinellas' Brighter Season for
Children program, will have
a merrier Christmas thanks
to the generosity of the staff
and patrons of the Oar House
Bar.
iThe Brighter Seasons for
Children program is de-
signed to provide services for
children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Assistance is offered to disenfran-
chised families to aid them in meeting basic needs. Special events impact the
children's quality of life. These events include Back-to-School backpacks filled
with supplies, holiday meal packages Community Holiday Gift Program, and
a Spring Picnic with an Egg Hunt.
AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. (ASAP) and Brighter Seasons for
Children would like to thank the customers of The Oar House Bar, Owner
John Molitar, and Manager Verena Alvarado for their annual Holiday Toy
Drive to benefit the children in The Brighter Seasons for Children Program at
AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc.
For more information about Brighter Seasons for Children, contact Carolyn
Eke-Peart at (727) 328-5505.


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Apply for Sungoddess
Scholarship
The 2010 Festival of States,
produced by The Suncoaster's of St.
Petersburg, is pleased to announce
that applications are now being
accepted for the 54th Annual Junior
Sungoddess Scholarship Program.
The Junior Sungoddess program,
which began in 1956, is a
scholarship-based program which
recognizes high school Junior and
Senior girls in Pinellas County who
display community awareness and
involvement, academic achievement
and embody the values and poise to
represent the Festival of States as
goodwill ambassadors. Over $5,000
in scholarship awards were provided
to the winner and two runners-up
last year. Applications are available
on the Festival of States website at
festivalofstates.com
All applications must be completed
and returned to the Festival Office
by January 11, 2010. Applicants
must be the daughter of a family
residing in Pinellas County with
plans to further her education after
high school and must be 16 years of
age by March 1, 2010.
The applications will be judged
on community service, academic
achievement, and three essay
questions and will be used to
determine the top 20 candidates
who will serve on the 2010 Junior
Sungoddess Court.
The 2010 Junior Sungoddess will
then be selected from the Court
based on leadership qualities,
personality, poise and their ability
to speak comfortably to the judges
and large groups.

Pink Flamingo Tour
Home Search
The Pink Flamingo Home Tour date
has been set for March 13, 2010! The
committee is researching renovated
homes from 1910 to 1950, located in
the Beach Boulevard area and east
and west of Beach Blvd. up to five
blocks. If you have a home that you
would like the committee to consider,
please call Event Coordinator Dolly
Tickell at 727-347-4747 or Actl@
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St. Petersburg Audubon

Society Awards Kurt Zuelsdorf
Kurt Zuelsdorf grew up as a nature tour guide for over
20 years at Horicon Marsh Boat Tours in Wisconsin. After
living for 18 years in Gulfport, he dreamed of running a
business that would provide kayak rentals and tours in the
area. His daughter led him to the perfect spot; Clam Bayou
Nature Park, in his own back yard in Gulfport.
After visiting the Bayou, he realized it had a big problem
- it was choked with years upon years of trash and debris.
But behind the trash, Kurt saw something that most peo-
ple didn't; a vision of a pristine ecosystem filled with birds
and wildlife.
How could one person transform a trash dump? By inspir-
ing others to share his vision.
In 2006 Kurt decided to offer a free kayak rental to anyone
who brought back a bag filled with trash from the Bayou.
Calling his program "Bring Back the Bayou", his creative
plan created an ecosystem of its own a "Green Machine"
composed of thousands of moving parts, each part remov-
ing its bag of trash. Like a steady swarm of ants, his ma-
chine has removed over 100,000 pounds of human detritus
from Clam Bayou, including shopping carts, lawn furni-
ture, tires, bicycles, golf balls, and even motorcycles and
sofas. One of the hardest things to remove was a 500-gallon
automatic Dumpster.
And the Bayou is indeed coming back. After years of prep-
aration and delay, in 2010 SWFWMD will install a storm-
water treatment system which should dramatically reduce
the flow of trash into the Bayou, while offering land-based
visitors improved wildlife viewing opportunities. But the
Machine still has work to do. "The volunteer effort is an
important part of the overall strategy and management of
Clam Bayou," said Brandt Henningsen, SWFWMD's chief
environmental scientist. "Once the stormwater and resto-
ration project is finished, maintenance will still be an im-
portant part of the overall plan because some new trash
will still make it into the bayou."
"That's what's going to keep the awareness up the abil-
ity for people to see it. The more people that DO see it, the
cleaner it can be" said Kurt.


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Last year,
Kurt was able
to inspire 700
kids by either
bringing them
out to the Bay-
ou or going to
visit them. He's
constantly try-
ing to encour-
age recycling
including the
use of reusable
shopping bags.
His inspira-
tion for the
program is the
birds that live
and nest in the
mangroves.
"It's all for the
birds," he said. "After a major cleanup, I stood back and
watched," Kurt says. "The herons, the cranes, and the ibises
were sitting up in the treetops waiting for us to leave. The
pelicans were diving. The fish were jumping. It's nothing
short of a miracle to watch that happen."
"What he's done in Clam Bayou is exceptional. He's brought
a focus to that area, and he's done it by bringing people to-
gether," said Gulfport City Commissioner Michelle King.
Kurt's mission is to "promote green living while educating
people on the importance of preserving Earth's resources".
Kurt has already won several awards for his (and his vol-
unteer's) work, including:
2007 Field and Stream "Hero of Conservation" award.
S2008 Tourism Award from Coastal Living Magazine.
2008 Creative Loafing's "Best Environmental Outing"
award.
In 2009, for his perseverance, creativity and the huge im-
provement he's made to both Clam Bayou and the lives of
people who might otherwise never experience it, the St. Pe-
tersburg Audubon Society names him Conservationist of the
Year.


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A: According to Gulfport City Clerk Lesley DeMuth, council requested that
she organize two town hall meetings, one about public records and another
dealing with the Sunshine Law. There are no laws that say that a city must
have such meetings.
Tonight's (Thursday) meeting will deal with public records. People can ask
questions following a presentation from Steve Lewis, a records and informa-
tion management consultant. Lewis teaches public records law and records
management for the Florida Institute of Government, an organization that
teaches government officials. His experience includes teaching city clerks
about public records law.
The meeting, which runs from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at the Catherine Hickman
Theater, will cost the city $300 not including staff time.
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will be provided along with drinks. If
you will go on the cruise in January,
there will be an informational
meeting on Sunday, January 3 at 4
p.m. in the clubhouse lounge. They
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American Legion Activities


SPost 125
6440 5th Ave. S., St. Petersburg 347-6085
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Southern Knights Band Southern Knights Band
Lunch Served 7-11pm 7-11pm Lunch Served Lunch Served
11am-3pm Breakfast 8:30-11am L S 11am-3pm 11am-3pm
Kitchen Open Free Pool 'til 5pm Kitchen Open 2-5pm No Lunch Served Euchre 1pm
Ron's Karaoke 7pm 11am-5pm Ron's Karaoke 7pm Bingo 6pm
Dinner 5-7pm Dinner 5-7pm Kitchen open

There are still a few New Year's Eve tickets are available. The cost is $30 per person which includes dinner, party
favors and champagne at midnight, followed by breakfast. The Southern Knights band will be playing for your listening
and dancing pleasure. A seating chart is located in the lounge.
Join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-7 p.m. The Southern Knights band also plays after dinner.
Wednesday nights we have bingo starting at 6 p.m. Food is available during bingo. Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. join us
for euchre.




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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Bar Bingo 7pm Fish Fry 6-8pm Steak Dinner 6-8pm NASCAR/Football Bucky Burgers 5-8pm SAL Mtg 6pm ALA Special Dinner
Food served Ragtime Annie 7-1pm Geno 7-10pm Open 12-6pm Dee Karaoke Harry 7-10pm 6-8pm
Wings 35pm 7-10pm Frank Caine 7-1 pm



New Years Eve tickets are available at the bar.
We have Ragtime Annie and her husband scheduled for Friday nights through the season. They play some Dixieland,
Ragtime, Oldies and old Standards and great singalongs. We have our great "Bucky Burgers" prepared by the "Bus
Boys" along with Vivian's world famous potato salad.
Tuesday nights with Harry are rapidly becoming a jam session again. Last week we had Harry on guitar, Denny on
piano, Herman on electronic accordion, Pauli on drums. They put on a great show. This will likely grow as we have a sax
player and some others in the wings who pop-in from time to time.
Dee LeBlonc does karaoke Monday nights. She has a strong following. Wednesday is our special dinner offerings.
Wednesday nights we have Frank Caine who sings and does some karaoke using his very rare collection of karaoke
video disks. He puts on a great show. Friday night fish dinners will be available.
Geno has returned for Saturday nights which is steak night. He plays a variety of instruments, sings, tells jokes, etc.
His creativity will be readily apparent.
Note: All meals, unless otherwise noted, are served from 6-8 pm and entertainment is from 7-10 pm.











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Gulfport Centennial Countdown Continues!


See Co ntdon to tennia
100 Week Countdown to 100 Years!


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celebrate the centennial of its incorpora-
tion, October 12, 1910. We'll be remind-
ing you every week with an interesting
old photograph from the collection of the
Historical Museum. See if you can iden-
tify the people, places, and above all the
decade of each picture as it comes along.
To make it a little bit of a challenge, we
won't publish the correct caption until the
following week.

LAST WEEK'S ANSWER:
Outboard motor races were a popular
feature of waterfront entertainment in
the late 1920s. Mack Brooks in the "Miss
Gulfport" was the perpetual winner of the
outboard class, while Arthur Mann held
his own in the fishing boat class, followed
closely by Louie Roberts. But the little
guy piloting the boat in last week's pic-
ture was Winton McMillen, son of the Ca-
sino cook. When he wasn't riding around
in a speedboat, he was diving off the pier
to the horror of tourists who didn't realize
he'd been swimming in the Bay since the
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Gulfport Women's Club
Annual Fundraiser
The Gulfport Women's Club will
hold their Annual Card/Game Party
on Wednesday, January 27. It will
be a noon luncheon at Town Shores
Auditorium with games beginning
at 1 p.m. Event includes door prizes
and an auction of generous donations
given by local businesses. It is best to
book a group table for your game so
book early. Public groups are invited.
Donation is $12 with proceeds to be
donated to schools and seniors. For
information or tickets call Petie at
343-6450 or Julie at 343-6587.

Post 305 Auxiliary
The Auxiliary has been very busy.
Make a Difference Day was in
October. The Unit hosted a workshop
on Scams, Frauds and Swindles.
Those who attended learned how
to stay safe and not be caught in a


Holiday Decorations
Contest Winners
A large number of entries were re-
ceived this season for the Holiday
Decorations Contest. Santa along
with a few of his elves ventured
out on that typical Florida win-
ter evening, Friday, December 11
and found many wondrous wintry
sights! All the homes and business-
es were glittering with the holiday
spirit! The choice was a difficult
task for Santa and his crew, as so
many homes and businesses really
did a fantastic job! The winners are
General Theme: Mark Dulabaum,
2644 49 Street S., and for Commer-
cial Theme: Yummy's, 2914 Beach
Boulevard S.
Please check out all the houses
and businesses that decorated this
holiday season. They are:
2631 56 Street S.,
2713 Beach Boulevard S.,
2312 Beach Boulevard S.,
*5217 Gulfport Boulevard S.,
1601 49 Street S.,
5213 11 Avenue S.,
*5600 block of Newton Avenue,
1801 58 Street S.,
1115 61 Street S.,
*2845 Skimmer Point S.
Thank you to all who participated.
You truly brightened up Gulfport
this season!


scam. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins
came to the Post home for the adult
Halloween party. Congrats to Kathy
Murphy 1st prize. Finger food was
great. A good time was had by all at
the Early Bird Dinner. A wonderful
dinner was served and Elvis rocked
the house. Wednesday night dinners
are well attended. Dick and Diana
Swetel cooked and donated delicious
chicken and dumplings in November.
Check the calendar for upcoming
menus. Post 305 family birthday
party is the last Wednesday of the
month at 9 p.m. Renata Rathmann
(Unit 305 past President) has moved


to Largo Rehabilitation Center.
Cards may be sent to 9035 Bryan
Dairy Road, Largo, FL 33777.

Join the Walking Club
It is almost that time of year for the
walking club to begin. The walking
club meets two Tuesdays of the month
and every Thursday at 9 a.m. From
there they travel to different parks to
do their walking. Cost is $2 per trip.
Please call John at 727-893-1079 if
you are interested. Once they have
formed the club they will put out a
monthly schedule with a start date.


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Following are some of the calls that
Gulfport Police responded to during the
past week.
Friday 12/4
Drunk Person- Veterans Park.
Narcotics/Drugs- 1400 BIk 58th St. S.
Hit & Run- 5200 BIk 11th Ave. S.
Battery- 2000 BIk 52nd St. S.
Saturday 12/5
Drunk Driver- 5500 BIk 29th Ave. S.
Noise Complaint- 3000 BIk 49th St. S.
Trouble with Individual- 3000 BIk 49th
St. S.
Domestic Battery- 3000 Blk 49th St. S.
Trouble with Individual- 5100 BIk
Gulfport Blvd. S.
Noise Complaint- 4300 BIk 12th Ave.
S.
Sunday 12/6
Noise Complaint- 5300 BIk 31st St. S.
Burglary- 6100 BIk 8th Ave. S.
Stolen Vehicle- 5100 BIk 12th Ave. S.
Trouble with Individual- 5100 BIk 13th
Ave. S.
Trouble with Individual- 5400 BIk Shore
Blvd. S.
Trouble with Individual- 5200 BIk
Gulfport Blvd. S.


Monday 12/7
Narcotics/Drugs- Trail Spur.
Truant- 700 BIk Hull St. S.
Criminal Mischief- 2700 BIk Beach
Blvd. S.
Animal Complaint- 5200 BIk 7th Ave.
S.
Animal Complaint- Trail Spur.
Animal Complaint- 1800 BIk 50th St.
S.
Fight in Progress- 900 BIk 58th St. S.
Animal Complaint- 1200 BIk 53rd St.
S.
Abandoned Vehicle- 5600 BIk 28th Ave.
S.
Trespasser- 1800 BIk 53rd St. S.
Theft- 5400 BIk Gulfport Blvd. S.
Tuesday 12/8
Domestic Verbal- 4900 BIk 23rd Ave.
S.
Trouble with Individual- 900 BIk 58th
St. S.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle- 4700 BIk
29th Ave. S.
Trouble with Individual- Beach Park-
ing.
Trouble with Individual- 2600 BIk Quin-
cy St. S.
Trouble with Individual- 1100 BIk 55th
St. S.
Trouble with Individual- 5300 BIk 7th
Ave. S.
Worthless Document/Check- 2800
Beach Blvd. S.
Harassing/Threat/Obscene Calls- Lo-
cation Withheld.
Trouble with Individual- 4900 BIk New-
ton Ave. S.


Crime Awareness Meeting
Submitted by Jeri Reed
The next Gulfport Crime Awareness & Prevention Meeting will be held
on Monday, January 11 at 7 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center located at
1617 49 Street S. This meeting is citywide so all can share.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and would
like to offer some tips in that area (these tips are a combination of info received
from local police departments)! Avoid shopping alone, stay alert to your sur-
roundings, avoid carrying large amounts of cash, never leave purses unattend-
ed in shopping carts keep it close to your body, carry your wallet in an inside
coat pocket/front pants pocket or zippered pocket, walk to your car with your
keys in your hand, lock your car doors immediately once you get inside.
When shopping on-line you should only use companies you know and trust,
keep your personal information private and your password secure, use secure
websites for purchases by looking for the icon of a locked padlock at the bottom
of the screen or "https" in the URL address.
If your family participates in gift giving, be aware that by putting the boxes
out front for trash pick up, you are alerting passerbys that you have "new
toys". Consider disposing of the packaging by other means. When you get the
"new toys", record the brand name, description, model and serial number for
your records -just in case!
We encourage everyone to attend and participate in our next meeting. For
more information, contact Jeri Reed at 727-548-5566 days and 727-327-3509
evenings or at Jrvolunteer@aol.com.


Domestic Verbal- 5300 BIk 10th Ave.
S.
Narcotics/Drugs- 2100 BIk 59th St. S.
Domestic Verbal- 4900 BIk 23rd Ave.
S.
Wednesday 12/9
Criminal Mischief- 2700 BIk Beach
Blvd. S.
Trouble with Individual- 1100 BIk 55th
St. S.
Narcotics/Drugs- 900 BIk 58th St. S.
Trouble with Individual- 5200 BIk 27th
Ave. S.
Criminal Mischief- 600 BIk 58th St. S.
Noise Complaint- Beach Bars.
Thursday 12/10
Domestic Battery- 6300 BIk 10th Ave.
S.
Disabled Vehicle- 4900 BIk Tangerine
Ave. S.
Theft- 2800 BIk 54th St. S.
Civil Matter- 2400 BIk 51st St. S.
Call for Officer- 1400 BIk 55th St. S.
Police Information- 3000 BIk 54th St.
S.
Street Obstruction- 2300 BIk 58th St.
S.
Animal Complaint- 5000 BIk 18th Ave.
S.




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Knowledge and Skills
The America's Boating Course
presented by the St. Petersburg Sail
and Power Squadron is available to
anyone 12 or older. Instruction is
free. Cost of the materials is $25 per
family. Classes are held once a week
(two hours each Monday), for seven
weeks. Completion of this course
will enable the student to skipper
a boat with confidence. Because
most skippers will attend only one
safety course, we believe it should
be as comprehensive as possible.
Plus, graduates are eligible to join
the squadron and take advantage
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January 11 from 7-9 p.m. at the
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On December 9 theyheld their holiday
luncheon at the St. Petersburg Yacht
Club. Approximately 34 members
enjoyed the day which included
exchanging gifts, door prizes, prize
for Christmas hats, gifts from Queen
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RUSH'S Reality


A satirical look at the world around us.


Insurance Reform Bill
We Americans love our pets.
Pet supplies and medical
care combined are about a
trillion dollar industry every month,
and that's not counting the holidays.
How many pets will have a stocking
and chew toys under the tree? I per-
sonally have had a dog most of life,
and while I can readily grasp the no-
tion that "dogs are people, too!", it
concerns me that we often seem to put
animal welfare above that of our fel-
low humans.
I see press releases all the time
about how the community should
come together to help the homeless
animals. No one seems to care about
their homeless owners. For every PSA
looking for foster or adoptive homes
for children, there are 10 looking for
the same homes for pets. I might be
more sympathetic to the plight of our
furry friends if my disabled husband
could get physical therapy rather
than seeing on the news about Winter
the dolphin getting a prosthetic tail in
Clearwater.
I've heard that Hillsborough Coun-
ty Animal Control does some pretty
cool things. They actually have a food
bank for pet owners, recognizing that
shelters are overwhelmed and many
pets could remain in their homes with
their loved ones with just a little help.
Support the caregiver even a bit and
you end up supporting all those who
depend on them. What a great idea!
There was recently an Amnesty Day
for owners of exotic pets. Why not
have Amnesty Day for those owners
who are behind on their license and/
or vaccinations?
Owning a pet is a huge responsibil-
ity, one almost akin to having a child,
emphasis on "almost".
I had my old dog to the vet a few
months back for her annual exam and
county license. At that visit I was
told that she was overweight, she
had tartar on her teeth which need
to be cleaned ASAP, the beginnings
of cataracts and counseled about a
a "senior" blood test that would tell
them everything about how her in-
sides were doing. That blood test


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Passes the (Dog) House
alone cost $200. My problem with the
vet is that they are salespeople after
all, and they often guilt you or look at
you condescendingly if you decide not
to order the expensive tests or get the
latest treatments or vaccines known
to dog (er, man). They tried valiantly
to get me to have my dog vaccinated
for kennel cough. I said "She never
goes to a kennel." They inquired hope-
fully "What about the dog park?". I
responded "No, she doesn't go there
either."
I have reduced the amount of the diet
senior dog food I feed her and exer-
cise her more, but she'll get her teeth
cleaned when I can afford to have my
pesty molar pulled and I'll follow up
on her cataracts when I get my bifocal
prescription glassed made. Mind you,
I haven't had my own annual exam or
blood work done for two years because
I have no health insurance and can't
afford to private pay, but let it be said
on my tombstone that at least I was
responsible for my pet.
Still, I picked up some brochures for
pet insurance from the brochure rack
(four to be exact) and was mired in
fine print and asterisks and payment
plans and actuary tables. This is big
business. I wonder what it would be
like to actually try to file a claim.
Average annual cost of owning a dog
is $1600. A cat is $1200. If we truly
believe that pets are people, too, then
each and every one of them should be
considered as dependents and we tax-
paying pet owners ought to be able to
deduct the cost on our taxes.
Why, we should have the equivalent
of SS#'s for pets. Now when it comes
to cats, a 123-45-6789 number would
have to be suffixed with something
like a number or letter (i.e., 123-45-
6789-1 or maybe 123-45-6789-A) so we
could keep track of which life they're
on. And from an insurance stand-
point, when a cat reaches say, 123-45-
6789-H, their premiums should go up
and they should be denied life insur-
ance.
W1A i1i take it a step further? What
if Medicaid became Peticaid? What
if Medicare became Peticare? How


widely would that be supported and
who would pay for it?
We're not only concerned about our
living pets, for Godssakes, we're con-
cerned about the diets of the gosh
darned animals that we plan to eat!
On the menu for a local restaurant,
the entrees were described as "grain
fed chicken with no additives" and
"farm-raised, chemical-free" shrimp.
I know what you're thinking about
my dog. I had no business adopting
her years ago when times were good
any more than people should have
children if they can't afford to take
care of them. And so if now I can't
"properly" care for her, I should give
her up. I may feel a Pam Bondi nip-
ping at my heels, but not on your life.
Not because I'm selfish and I don't
want better for her. But because in
this economically challenged home,
she is happy, comfortable and loved.
And I so want that for whichever one
of us happens to go first.
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Free Foreclosure
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St. Petersburg Neighborhood
Housing Services (SPNHS) will begin
offering free foreclosure prevention
workshops on a weekly basis
effective September 14 at 1600 Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Street S. in
St. Petersburg from 6-7:30 p.m. HUD
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' Have had 1 head injury in the past
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Craft Competition
Members of the GFWC St.
Petersburg Woman's Club at 40
Snell Isle Boulevard NE will hold
their annual Arts & Crafts Festival
on Friday, January 8 at 1 p.m. A
variety of works will be on display
such as quilting, crocheting, bead
work, painting and photography to
name a few. Guests are welcome to
attend. Refreshments will be served.
Winners from this event will go on to
the Regional Federation of Woman's
Club Arts & Craft Competition in
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meetings, diverse activities including
arts and craft projects, monthly
excursions, book discussions, weekly
sewing and card games or rental
information of their clubhouse, please
call 822-4982. Guests are welcome
to attend all our events. GFWC St.
Petersburg Woman's Club has been
serving the community since 1913.

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Director of the Farkas Chiropractic
Clinic in St. Petersburg. He will speak
on health and wellness. The meeting
will be Thursday, January 7. The
group meets at 400 Beach Seafood
and Tap House located at 400 Beach
Drive NE in St. Petersburg.
Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.
and the meeting begins at 12 noon.
Meetings are open to the public but
reservations must be made by noon
the Tuesday prior to the meeting.
Cost is $16 for members and $21 for
visitors.
BPW St. Pete Pinellas is the local
chapter of Business and Professional
Women/USA. Founded in 1919, the
organization is multigenerational and
nonpartisan. The local organization's
mission is to achieve equity for all
women in the workplace through
advocacy, education and information.
For more information or for
contact information visit www.
BPWStPetePinellas.org or to reserve
email RSVP@BPWStPetePinellas.org
or call 727-471-8248 or fax 314 602-
7823.

Rotary Club of
St. Petersburg
The Rotary Club of St. Petersburg
Suncoast meets every Tuesday at
noon at Gigi's Restaurant, 6852
Gulfport Boulevard (Pasadena
Shopping Center). They encourage
those interested in becoming
members to attend as a guest.
For more information, please
contact Jerome Hendrickson at 727-
321-8719.


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Singing for Salvation


By Cathy Salustri

Retired Salvation Army
Captain John Jones has
strong feelings about
the proper way to ring a
Salvation Army bell.
"Some of the people ring
this thing so hard, and they
don't have to," he says as
he demonstrates. His hand
makes a slight movement
and his bell responds with
a gentle tinkle. Although he
has perfected the art of the
bell, Jones doesn't ring his
own much.
"The bell is just a nuisance,"
he says, then quickly adds,
"I'm joking. It's a nuisance to
me because I'm singing."
When Jones, 85, takes mans
his bright red kettle every
day outside the Dolphin
Village Publix on St. Pete
Beach, he starts to sing.
"I sing just about all the
time," he says. "People will
ask me, 'How long have
you been singing,' and I tell
them, 'I've been singing 85
years. My mother thought I
was crying, but I was really
singing'."
Mr. Jones' lifelong love
affair with the Salvation
Army began in south St.
Petersburg 81 years ago.
Born in St. Petersburg in
April 1924, Jones attended
the Methodist church in
Williams Park until he was
four. One Sunday morning
his father didn't feel well
enough to drive the family
downtown.
"Daddy said, 'Why don't
you go up there to that little
Salvation Army place?' and
all us kids fell in love with
it," he remembers. The
family started attending the
Kaw Gardens Mission.
His first real memory of
how the Salvation Army
worked is interwoven with
his younger brother.
"I had a baby brother,
William Everett. He had
spinal meningitis, and


back then there wasn't
much they could do for us.
I can remember seeing my
mother on the corner of the
porch, holding him. We were
crawling around on the floor,
trying to make him laugh.
"He died. I remember
seeing these people in dark
clothing. They conducted the
funeral."
Jones became a Junior
Soldier in the Salvation
Army when he was six and,
ashe says, he "accepted Jesus
Christ." He stayed with the
Salvation Army throughout
his education. He graduated
from St. Petersburg High
School in 1942 and joined
the Army's 96th portable
hospital.
"It was like Mash, but
it wasn't that funny," he
says. As part of this unit he
removed the wounded from
the front lines of battle and
provided triage for those
wounded until they could
transport them to safer
ground. His unit rescued
wounded soldiers in the
Gilbert andMarshallIslands,
Saipan, and Okinawa.
After the war Mr. Jones
opened Johnnie Jones
Plumbing. He remained
active in the Salvation Army
and he kept singing. He
sold the business in 1972
and became a Salvation
Army minister. He got a job
working at Home Depot.
"I even make up songs," he
says as he mans his kettle
outside the Publix. "You see
those birds?' He gestures at
the birds sitting on power
lines along Gulf Boulevard.
With that, he bursts into
song again, ending with "...
the flowers in Publix lend
their hue."
At a Home Depot meeting one
of his managers asked him
to sing, and Jones responded
with an impromptu song:
"Today will be happy,
Today will be glad.
Today will be the best day


Salvation Army Captain, John Jones, 85, has been part of the Salvation


Army since he was six years old.
Home Depot ever had!"
He's retired from Home
Depot and the Salvation
Army now. He takes it
slower, he says, partly for
his wife's sake.
"I'm 85-plus. I guess I owe it
to my wife to take it easy," he
says. His wife, Elsie Jones,
is a retired major in the
Salvation Army. She'll fly out
Friday to see her daughter
in Kansas City. Jones will
spend Christmas with his
two daughters, a brother-
in-law, and his niece. Until
then, though, he intends to
spend his days manning his
kettle and singing.
"I get a big joy out of doing
it," he says. His clear blue
eyes crinkle, and except
for the beard his face is the
stereotypical Santa Claus
when he smiles. A young
mother walks out of the
grocery store with her two
children. The young boy
pauses and stares at Jones as


he sings. Minutes later, they
return and he approaches
Jones shyly. At Jones'
encouragement, he takes the
bell and rings it-gently as
Jones sings him Jingle Bells.
The boy smiles, still staring
in awe. He hands back the
bell.
Jones just keeps singing.
The Salvation Army's
Kettle Campaign began in
1891 when Salvation Army
Captain Joseph McFee
wanted to have a Christmas
dinner for poor people and
needed to find a way to pay
for the food. He set out a crab
pot to collect money. Today,
the Salvation Army uses
the money in the kettles to
give needy families grocery
checks or food baskets, and
last year they provided
meals for roughly 5 million
people in the United States.
The Salvation Army does not
set out kettles on Sunday.


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CITY OF GULFPORT

SANITA TION HOLIDAY Y SCHEDULE

2009

Christmas Day, Friday, December25, 2009
Thursday's pickup will be on Wednesday, December23, 2009
Friday's pickup will be on Thursday, December 24, 2009
No yard waste pickup this week.

2010

New Years Day, Friday, January1, 2010
Thursday's pickup will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday's pickup will be on Thursday, December 31, 2009
No yard waste pickup this week.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Monday, January 18, 2010
No change in schedule

Memorial Day, Monday May 31, 2010
No change in schedule

Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2010
No change in schedule

Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2010
No change in schedule

Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2010
No change in schedule

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25, 2010
Thursday's pickup will be on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Friday's pickup will remain the same
No yard waste pickup this week.

Christmas Day, Saturday, December25, 2010
No change in schedule


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Excerpts heard at the December 15, 2009

Gulfport City Council Meeting


Public Comment & Council Quotes


John Freiburger held up this sign, which read "TOXIC"
during Councilwoman Judy Ryerson's turn to speak
during the "New Business" portion of Tuesday night's
council meeting. He continued to hold this sign up through
councilmember Sam Henderson and Mayor Mike Yakes'
portion of the New Business session.
At the time he held up the sign he gave no indication as to
the meaning of the sign. However, earlier in the meeting
he spoke his concern of the air quality in the city.


"If you need a quote, 'Where's the good-looking
attorney from last time?" -Jim Greenwald, about the
appearance of a different interim city attorney from the
last council meeting


"I think a lot of people are getting an ordinance
confused with... what might happen later."-Council
member Michele King

"I have no problem with that except all the workshops
are happening at 10 or 11 o'clock in the morning...I
hope maybe you'll alter the rules to that when you get
to that point so people can freely discuss this thing."
-Bob Newcomb, about council's decision to workshop the
proposed bench sign (Ordinance 2009-16)

"Hi, my name is Dottie, cherry-crusted nutbar."
-Dottie Wolksi, who then proceeded to thank council for
their work over the past year.

"I'm going to read to you an item that you have
before you and I am raising this because the paper
that is published here each Thursday, which I is
why I read the Gulfport Watchdog."-Al Davis

"I just want to know what the status of the safety
director." -John Freiburger

"At this time I have no intention of going outside the
organization."-City Manager Jim O'Reilly, in response
to Mr. Freiburger's question

"I think dredging works elsewhere; I don't know why
Swiftmud has made the determination that it's not
going to work on Clam Bayou."-Jerry O'Reegan

"It's critical that we don't have naked women on
our benches, that we don't have Wal-Mart on our
benches." -Rob Case, past president of the Gulfport
Lions

"Just chaining up their boat doesn't do anything
because its just tying up a slip and they're still not
paying for it,"-Vice-Mayor Bob Worthington, about the
way the city currently handles boat owners who fail to
pay their slip rent

"Operation Santa is still looking for people to
adopt families. We have more families than ever
this year and this year they need a lot more help."
Councilwoman Michele King

"Get out and vote. Nobody wants to win by only 15%
of the people. "-Councilwoman Judy Ryerson, who holds
the only seat that has more than one candidate in the
2010 election


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Bird Sanctuary
Gets Approval for
New Flight Pen
By Kate Bradshaw

There were times during the mid-
afternoon meeting where Michelle
Simoneau thought the Redington
Shores Planning and Zoning Board
wasn't going to let her employer
build a new bird cage. The Suncoast
Seabird Sanctuary, the nonprofit for
which she serves as a public relations
officer, had sought permission from
the city to build a flight aviary for
injured eagles, osprey and owls. The
board discussed the new structure
last Thursday.
"This is our last piece of land,"
Simoneau told the board. "We need
to use it for birds of prey."
To build the proposed 800 square
foot building, the 501C-3 needed two
variances and approval of a new site
plan. One variance addressed the
proposed structure's setback and the


other the structure's nonconforming
use.
Board members challenged Simoneau
on a variety of the proposal's aspects
as well as the sanctuary's eligibility
for being grandfathered into the
current town plan.
A number of people gave public
testimony in favor of the flight pen,
which would give rehabilitated birds
the ability to exercise their wings
before they are released into the
wild.
"These are minimum standards
for wildlife rehabilitation," said
one speaker, an employee of the
sanctuary. "Raptors are not colonial
birds. They'll actually kill each
other."
Board member Fred Hajjar, who
eventually voted in favour of the
move, gave a response that elicited
a collective gasp among the audience
members who packed the room.
"That'll solve the space problem," he
said.
Fred Alpers, who had a veterinary
practice on Treasure Island, told the


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board that the sanctuary is a vital
resource for the community, and
that, for birding enthusiasts he has
met while travelling abroad, it puts
the Pinellas beaches on map.
"They know where Indian Rocks and
Redington Shores are because of the
sanctuary," he said.
While nobody spoke against the
structure at the meeting, there were
several letters expressing concern
over it. Board member Bonnie
Stein read a letter from a man who
lives adjacent the property, who
complained about past disagreements
he has had with sanctuary founder
and director Ralph Heath.
While some board members said that
the complaints contained in the letter
were not related to the issue at hand,
Stein said that they weigh in on the
question of whether the sanctuary
serves as a good neighbor, which can
factor into whether a variance can be
issued.
Board members contemplated
granting permission to build the
shed due to the uniqueness of the
circumstances.
"This is quite a compelling argument,"
said board member Bob Phillips. "I
have used the Suncoast (Seabird)
Sanctuary. I have taken several birds
there."
Eventually, the board voted 4-1 to
allow the two variances and the
site plan with the condition that
the sanctuary beautifies the area
surrounding the aviary.
Stein provided the sole "no" vote on
each of the items, citing the board's
need to strictly adhere to code.
"This board has to look at the code,"
she said. "If there's something wrong
with the code, then that can be looked
at in the future."
The town commission will vote on the
issue at its January 6th meeting.

1960 Class of
Largo High Reunion
The 1960 Class of Largo High
School will hold their 50th class
reunion in May 2010. Anyone who
knows someone in that class please
contact them as they are still
missing addresses. Other years may
also attend. For information email
DKLEAL@aol.com or call Dee at 727-
743-3944 or visit largohighl960.com.


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Beta Sigma Phi
Sunshine City Councils Ways and
Means annual Spaghetti Dinner/
Cook-off and Dessert Auction will be
held on Saturday, January 16 from
5-7 p.m. at Five Towns Magnolia
Club House, 58th Avenue and 79th
Street North. Members and guests
will enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner
complete with homemade desserts. A
dessert auction will be held featuring
a variety of homemade desserts.
The winner of the spaghetti sauce
competition will be awarded the
"Golden Spoon" for the year. Cost is
$8.50 for adults and $3 for children
2-10 years old. For reservations
contact Kay Ansel at 343-5117 or
Linda Wilmoth at 498-7359.
Laureate Epsilon Theta members
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Reservations requested for parties
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Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at US
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them? Volunteers who work behind
the scenes carry out the function of
the museum's mission: "to preserve
our island history".
Do you love visiting with people?
Volunteers teach touring visitors
and assisting in the gift shop. You
represent to the public a friendly,
inviting experience!
By contributing your time and
sharing your wealth of experience
the Museum will continue it's proud
tradition of being an "all volunteer
operated" organization. No special
skill, talent or knowledge is needed,
other than an interest in our island
history. The rewards of volunteering
are many, including the friendships
you'll make.
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invitations and rewards for
committing six hours a month.
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It is their goal to place volunteers
into activities they will enjoy. They
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the help of volunteers! Please join
today!
If you would like to be a part of this
vital group please leave a message
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The Gulfport Wom-
en's Club held their
December 9 meeting
at the Fourth Street
Shrimp Store where
the members donated
$250 to the Gulfport
Elementary School for
much needed supplies.
Receiving the dona-
tion for the school is
Deborah Ramah, Fam-
ily and Community Li-
aison.
The members do-
nated over 100 toys
for "Operation Santa"
held by the Gulfport
Police Department.
The program has been
in existence for 15 years. Due to the poor economy, more families are seeking
help this holiday season. The Club donated Publix gift cards for families to
help prepare a holiday meal. Susan Frank from the Gulfport Senior Center
assists by selecting and distributing the gift cards.
The Gulfport Women's Club is a volunteer organization working to better
the lives of children and seniors in Gulfport. Anyone interested in joining this
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The Eight: Reindeer Monologues


By Cathy Salustri

After a brief stint in Tampa,
Gypsy Productions returns to the
Pinellas side of the bay with The
Eight: Reindeer Monologues at the
Gulfport Community Players' Back
Door Theatre. Gypsy traditionally
mounts alternative, less traditional
theatrical productions, so it was no
shock to see that Artistic Director
Trevor Keller decided to produce
The Eight this Christmas season.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
bills itself as a comedy, and it
does have a dark sort of humor.
Unlike other departures from the
usual holiday fare, though, people
do not leave the show laughing
and humming a happy Christmas
song. This show deals with mature
themes that include but are not
limited to rape, sexual harassment,
and reindeer pedophilia. Be advised:
it is not a show for children, and
when you go see it you should not go
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her story, and the darkness of their
tales that expose their less-than-
stellar existence have humor in the
mix as well.
When producing a show that
challenges our holiday mores, the
show has to be close to perfect for
the company to pull it off. Most
shows, sadly, are not perfect, and
this one is no exception. However, it
has, without a doubt, a few shining
stars.
While the first few monologues
offer little in the way of dynamic
performances, Brick livens up the
stage with her wonderful (if not a
bit predictable) acting. As a brassy
Blitzen, she infuses life and energy
into her role. Her humor and timing
is a welcome relief, like letting out a
huge breath you don't realize you're
holding, and if she occasionally goes
over the top, well, we can forgive
her.
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ensemble cast. His portrayal of
Comet doesn't necessarily endear
his character to the audience, but his
acting does. He's a strong actor who
should appear on more stages. As
a side note, he will direct Gulfport:
The Musical that opens next month.
If his directing ability comes close to
his acting talent he should turn out
a fine show.
Kelly Sardifias' portrayal of Vixen
comes as a welcome relief after the
incredibly heavy and depressing
monologue delivered by Tom
Campbell, who plays Donner. If
Sardifias, like Brick, occasionally
goes over the top, it is also forgivable
in light of her energy and the thought
she's put into her character.
Director Trevor Keller, as usual,
adds his creative flourishes to the
preshow. As a director and the
company's artistic director, Keller
usually has a vision that transcends
the show onstage. He has a gift
for considering the entirety of
the theatrical experience. In this
production, his reindeer mingle with
the crowd before the show, giving
them a taste of what's to come.
Little touches like this are what
make Keller's productions a delight
to attend.
Finally, although Gypsy Productions
has no permanent home, they make
a wonderful addition to Gulfport at
the Players' Back Door Theatre. The
space, much like Gypsy, is less than
traditional, and no community will
receive alternative theatre better
than Gulfport. This melding of
Gypsy and Gulfport seems a natural
marriage, and hopefully they will
offer more to the Gulfport audiences
in the coming months.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
runs tonight (Thursday), Friday and
Saturday evenings at 8. There is
also a 2 p.m. matinee this Sunday.
Tickets cost $20, except for tonight,
which is two tickets for the price of
one. Call (727) 644-7077 for more
information.
Cathy Salustri has worked as
a stage manager in the Tampa
Bay area. You may contact her at
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Freshman guard Alexis Ungro brings the ball up the court with Gibbs hot on her heels. She
led the team in scoring with 16 points.
Bogie Girl's Varsity basketball was all about the physical last night as they
beat a determined Gibbs High 63-43. Both teams played aggressively and
there were lots of elbows and turnovers, as well as a lot of missed shot op-
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The game was important because it was a District game; Bogie is now 5-0 in
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Bogie is a young team this year, with four freshman and two girls moved up
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final season; a full athletic scholarship awaits her next year from FAU. Both
she and freshman guard Alexis Ungro shared in the points scored, with Ungro
leading last night with 16 for the game.
"We're a real young team this year," said Coach William White. "But Alexis
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Scoreboard
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Girls Varsity Basketball
12/15/09
Boca Ciega .............61
Osceola..................... 33
12/14/09
Boca Ciega..............63
Gibbs High................43
12/11/09
Boca Ciega ..............45
Lakewood ................49

Boys Varsity Basketball
12/15/09
Boca Ciega ..............62
Largo......................72
12/11/09
Boca Ciega..............64
Pinellas Park.............26

Girls Varsity Soccer
12/15/09
Boca Ciega .............2
Northeast...............4

Boys Varsity Soccer
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oca Ciega's A Christmas Carol


he Boca Ciega High School Drama Club rehearses for Dickin's A Christmas Carol. In
is scene, carol singers (left to right) Janelle Kramer, Zaria Holmes and Emily Mathews
itch as Scrooge (Corey Kramer) is visited by the three ghosts of Christmas. The ghost
Christmas Future, Raven Raghoo (center, in black) tries to lure Scrooge to follow her
wards a lonely death while the ghost of Christmas Past, Savannah Harrison ( right,
white) attempts to pull her away from him. The Ghost of Christmas Present, (left, in
een) Aurea Powell watches the drama unfold. The play opens this Thursday, December
at 7 p.m. with performances on Friday December 18 and Saturday December 19 also
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Attorney Keith Sanders Handles Bankruptcies with Experience and Sensitivity
By Greg Stem


Guess you could say my motto
is 'been there, done that'," says
I Keith Sanders, from the law
office of Andre Keith Sanders, P.A.
He says that for two reasons. First,
he says his more than 17 years of ex-
perience as an attorney specializing
in handling "literally thousands" of
bankruptcies means that he has dealt
with virtually any kind of problem
or issue that might arise with them.
And, secondly, he had to file a Chap-
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ago. He says that experience makes
him very sensitive to the kinds of
things people face when making the
difficult decision to file.
"Most attorneys have never been
in a situation where they have been
worried about how to keep the lights
on, but I have been there myself so I
can really relate to what people are
going through," said Sanders. "Plus,
many people are very embarrassed
when they come to me, but I when I
tell them how embarrassing it was for
me to have to stand in front of judges
and colleagues who knew me and go
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and understand that I have been there
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they have gotten into a bad situation.
They have gone through an expensive
health crisis or a divorce or perhaps
someone has just gotten in over their
head with debt. It's very easy in to-
day's consumer driven society for that
to happen," said Sanders.
Sanders offers a free initial consul-
tation with no set time limit on it. "It
might take 20 minutes or it might
take two hours, it just depends of the
client's individual set of circumstanc-
es," he said. "We can meet at their
home or in my office, we can even so
it over the phone if I they can provide
me with the financial information we
need to discuss their situation." Sand-
ers says that he can often offer other
solutions besides bankruptcy such
as re-negotiating payment schedules
with creditors or reorganizing per-
sonal finances. "For example, I often
have people who can avoid bankrupt-
cy if they just get out from under the
burden of a house they can no longer


afford because of a job loss or some
other situation," he noted.
He moved to the Tampa Bay area
in July 2005 from Atlanta where he
was a partner/owner of Hamilton &
Sanders, LLC a firm specializing in
consumer bankruptcy and real es-
tate closings. The firm regularly filed
between 40-60 bankruptcy cases a
month. Prior to that he worked for
three other major law firms in Atlan-
ta from 1992 to 2003. All three firms
specialized in consumer bankruptcy
cases. He began his career as a staff
attorney for the United States Trust-
ee in Atlanta. He is licensed to prac-
tice law in both Florida and Georgia.
"I like what I do because I feel like I
can help people get a fresh start," said
Sanders. "When you have financial
difficulties it can really affect your
entire life. It has negative implica-
tions on you emotionally and it can
even damage or ruin your personal
relationships. I do try and encourage
people to come see me early on, even
if they are just starting to get behind
in payments or feel they are in over
their head. If you can start working
with an attorney from the very start
it can really reduce your stress level
as I can stop harassing creditor calls.
I can also see if we can work out ar-
rangements that a creditor might not
consider when working directly with
my client."
"Since the initial consultation is
free, you really don't have anything
to lose to meet with me and we can


assess your situation and see how
it might be best for you to proceed.
Bankruptcy can be one solution to
getting back on your feet financially,
but it may not be the best or only so-
lution for you. As an experienced pro-
fessional, I can help you sort through
those issues and see what is right for
you," he noted.
Sanders has held a number of semi-
nars and written professional papers
concerning bankruptcy law in gen-
eral, ECF requirements and new is-
sues. He is a former director of the
Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar
of Georgia.
Outside of the courtroom, Sanders
lives in an unusual home in Gulfport
that was one of the featured prop-
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1992 BUICK PARK AVENUE- $1550 o.b.o.
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2004 HONDA INSIGHT HYBRID-Automatic,
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2 SWIVEL ROCKERS- Light Blue Velvet w/
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7070.
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COMPUTER MONITOR- 17" flat screen. New
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TRUNDLE TABLE- $40. 2 Christmas Trees
with Lights 18" $3.00, 36" $5.00. 2 Floral
Painted Lamps, No Shades 2 for $7.00. Por-
table Heater $5.00. 2 floor Candle Holders,
2 for $5.00. Ladies Raglan Coat. $3.00. 727-
345-7184.
WROUGHT IRON TABLE- Leaf Design, 45"
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New Telescope $20. Tony Little Gazelle $40.
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727
804-1289
2205 52nd St. S.

HANDMADE AFGANS & BABY BLANKETS-
All Sizes & Colors, Good for Christmas Gifts.
Various Colors and Prices. Electric Broom,
$15, Black Desk Chair $15. Christmas Items,
all obo 327-7462.
PRIVACY WOOD FENCE-13 Sections, Front/
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COMPUTER CHAIR-Black, Like New, $10,
JVC Stereo, Large Speakers, Phono, Re-
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Astro Van Rear Bench Seat, $50. Heavy Duty
Wood Wall Cabinet, White, 14Wx22Hx45L,
$30.727-329-9922.
CLOTHING STEAMER- Conair. $35. Porch
glider. $60. Matching chair. $10 727-641-0107
HONDA ELITE 49.CC-Scooter, Purple. Ex-
cellent Condition. $500. Cash Firm. 727-328-
1992.
GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available For
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front Location With Full Facilities. Call Art for
Info and Dates. 321-5717.


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22FT. SAILING SLOOP-Swing Keel. 8HP,
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542-2445.
LOWER PRICE-1992 Cruisers, 26ft. Fully
Equipped. Professionally Maintained. Sleeps
4. Includes 2005 Trailer. Valued $16K. Berthed
at Gulfport Marina, Dock 4 slip #38. $6500.
obo 631-626-2110.



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Slips

727-542-2445

WET SLIPS From 25' to 45' Sail or Power.
$7/Ft. Easy Access to Gulf. 3 Slips Left. 727-
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GREAT DANE PUPPIES-All Mantle. Parents
on Premise and AKC certified. 4 Boys, 1 Girl.
$500. each. 727-954-8780.


LARGE DOG CRATE- Metal, Like New. $50
Also have Large Hard Plastic Crate, $25. 410-
3516.


SELLING? GOLD DIAMONDS JEWELRY
Coins? Get Dealer Prices. I will buy/broker
your valuables. Get Paid Today. References.
Call John Sutorius, 385-9721.
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352-422-3441.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Florida Body Shop gives notice of Foreclo-
sure and Lein and Intent to sell the following
vehicles on 12-28-2009 at 11:00a.m. at 6363
Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771. Said Com-
pany reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids.
YV1FX8845K3310801 1989 Volvo
1G1FP23EOML106079 1991 Chev
JYARN20E28A012944
2008 Yamaha Motorcycle
JS1GT76AX62107952
2006 Suzuki Motorcycle
(TG 12/17/09)
FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Leadray Holdings,
USA, Inc., desiring to engage in business un-
der the fictitious name Best Beads Imports
located in Pinellas County, Florida, intends
to register the said name with the Division of
Corporations, Florida Department of State,
pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Stat-
utes. (TG 12-17-09)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN-Thaton 1/4/2010
at 10:30 a.m. the following mobile home will be
sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.104.
1973 MERC HS 34472. Tenant: Gregory B.
Szymanski. Sale to be held at: MHC East Bay
Oaks LLC, 601 Starkey Rd., Largo, FL 33771.
813-241-8268.
(TG 12/17/2009 & 12/24/2009)
FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Alexis Ackman,
desiring to engage in business under the
fictitious name 2 Birds Wedding and Event
Planners located in Pinellas County, Florida,
intends to register the said name with the Di-
vision of Corporations, Florida Department of
State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Flori-
da Statutes. (TG 12-7-2009)
PLACEYOUR AD HERE- $13.00 for 20 words,
includes notarized affidavit of publication and
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926 61ST ST. S.-Sat. 8am.-3pm. Salesman
Samples of Ceramic Figurines, Misc.

CHRISTMAS
GARAGE SALE
SAUL PLUMBING & DESIGN. Sat. Dec. 19th
8am.-3pm. Plumbing Fixtures, Appliance,
Cabinetry & Much More! 11000 70th Ave. N.
Seminole 727-391-8062.
6575 BOUGAINVILLA AVE. S.-(off Pasadena
Ave.) All New Merchandise. Closeouts from
Retail store. Great X-mas Gifts. Cheap. Today
8am.-?

PARKING LOT RUMMAGE SALE- Saturday.
134 49th St. S. Collectibles, Households, Big
Screen TV, Appliances, Furniture, Clothes,
Bikes, Toys, & Free items. Proceeds given to
"Enjoy Art Design Group"
BETTER THAN BLACK FRIDAY-Many
BOGO. 4435 22nd Ave. S., Sat., 9-5.

ANTIQUES &
COLLECTIBLES SHOW
January 9, 9-5p.m. Bottles, Pottery, Postcards,
Stoneware, and Much More! 160 Tables At the
Manatee Convention & Civic Center. One Ha-
ben Blvd & Rt. 41, Palmetto, FL Saturday Ad-
mission $4. Early Admission Jan 8th, 4-7:45p.
m. $15.00 Good Both Days.
BIG GARAGE SALE!-Lots of Household
Goods. Lots & Lots of Plants! 5102 29th Ave.
So. Gulfport Sat. & Sun. 8am.-3pm.
SATURDAY 8-1P.M.- 5120 13th Ave. N.- Por-
celain Dolls, Dishes, Clothes. Variety of Items.
Nic Nacks.

HIGH QUALITY
CHRISTMAS ITEMS
MUST SEE! 3736 56th Ave. N. Everyday from
10am.-6pm.

MOVING SALE- 2632 56th St. S. Fri. & Sat.
8:30-3p.m. Stackable W/D, Sofas, Bedroom
Set, Glasstop Kitchen Table w/Chairs, Book-
shelves & Much More!
MOVING SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO-
1620 54th St. S. Saturday 9-4p.m.
IN HOUSE MOVING SALE-625 59th St. S. St.
Petersburg. Saturday 10am.-2pm. Stationary
Bike, Queen Size Bed, Large Oak Roll Top
Desk, Butcher Block Table, Microwave, Meat
Slicer, Many Items for Sale. 727-344-8533.
SATURDAY 9-? NO EARLY BIRDS!- Collect-
ibles, Vintage Items, Costume Jewelry, Cloth-
ing, Etc. 2501 56th St. S.


FOUND ON BENCH-Next to Casino. Large
Bag of New Purchases. Call the Gabber to
Identify. 727-321-6965.
LOST BLACK BUNNY-Vicinity of 51st St. &
13th Ave. S. Missed So Much. If Found Please
Call 727-328-1475. Leave Message.
PLACE YOUR AD HERE- Call 321-6965.
LOST LARGE MALE-Brown/Gray Stripe Cat.
251bs., 12yrs. old. Lost in Vicinity of 56th St.
and 31st Ave. S. 727-647-8113 or 623-521-
7899.


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PASADENA-Chateau Tower 1BR/1.5BA with
Beautiful Water Views. $800/Mo. Pasadena
Place 2/2, Spacious, Updated, Very Nice!
$800/Mo. No Pets. MARCOUX REALTY 727-
347-1535.
2715 54TH ST. S.- Small 1BR Upstairs. $500/
Mo. $400 Security or Studio Apt., Upstairs,
$450/Mo., $300 Sec. Includes W/S/G, Small
Pets OK. 727-452-5942.
TOWN SHORES HAMPTON-Waterfront Con-
do. 1st floor 1BR Unfurnished. $695/Mo. Annu-
al plus $500/Security. All Amenities, Backyard
BBQ. No Pets. 727-954-6659.
TOWN SHORES GROTON BLDG-55+. 3rd
floor. 1 BR/1BA with Marina View. Non Smok-
ing. Covered Parking. Cable, Gas, Water In-
cluded. $700/Mo. 1st/last/security. Accepting
Applications Now. 954-270-4882.
GULFPORT WATER & ART DISTRICT- 1
Large Bedroom, Walk out toYard, Large Lanai,
Covered Carport. New Tile Throughout. Steps
to Senior Center, Ideal for Senior. $710.37/Mo.
727-323-3028.
COTTAGE ON BUS-Line. Gulfport. 1BR1BA
Dishwasher, W/D, Water, WiFi Included, $550/
Mo. 1st/Last. Partially Furnished, Clean & Qui-
et. 727-384-9154 or 727-565-5719.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-St. Pete Studio
Apts. from $400/Mo., 1BR's from $550/Mo.,
2BR's from $600/Mo. Vouchers & Section 8
OK.727-804-5596.
GULFPORT ART DISTRICT EFFICIENCY- 3
room Apt. Courtyard, clean & quiet,. $475/mo.
727-343-7933.
STUDIO APT.-Overlooks Park and Tennis
Courts. Large Bath with Tub. Conveniently
located. Includes All Utilities/Cable/Internet.
Credit Check Required. 727-688-7622.
GULFPORT 1BR/1BA-in Tri-Plex. Living
Room/Dining Recently Updated. Parking.
$600/Mo. plus $600/Security. Suitable for Sin-
gle. Private Entrance. 727-345-9620.
SMALL EFFICENCY- CHA, Cable, WiFi,
Washer/Dryer. Utilities Incl. $410/mo plus
$200 sec. Non-Smoker. 727-224-9771
GULFPORT 2BR/1BA. HOUSE- 5725 23rd
Ave. S., Great Deal on quiet Street. Wood
floors. CHA, Screened sun porch. Huge
Fenced Back Yard. Lots of parking. W/D hook-
up. Small pet OK, $750/mo. Annual lease. Call
Sandy 727-418-2242
WATERFRONT CONDO 1BR/1BA-Maximo
Area, Dock, Balcony, Covered Parking, Tilfe
Floors, Free Cable & Water. $600/Mo. + De-
posit. No Pets. 345-5837.
S. PASADENA 2BR/2BA-Condo on 6th Floor.
Split Plan, Water View. Pool, Covered Parking.
Boat Slips Available, New Carpet/Paint, W/
D. Close to Beach/Shopping & Restaurants
$1100/Mo. 727-345-9620.


MEL TAN-HEIGHTS 3br/lba large fenced lot carport. Lots of space $795
BARTLET PARK 2br/2ba fenced yard W&D Hook ups SEC 8 OK $615
CAMPBELL PARK 3br/2ba New kitchen, bathrooms finely done $795
SOUTH PASADENA lbr/lba Waterfront Condo, Pool, No pets $595
FRUITLAND HEIGHTS 3br/lba Lease Option avail Hardwood firs $795
GULFPORT 2br/lba carport extra storage. Near waterfront Dist. $595
BERMUDA BAY 2br/2.5ba Townhouse, new kitchen, 2 pools $1095
aX Rentals & Realty, Inc.
(727) 867-3767


SPBCH WATERFRONT- 2BR Unfurnsihed,
Quiet, Gated, Pool. 1 Small Pet. 2nd Floor
Elevator. $935/Mo., Annual. Chuck Yeoman,
Owner Realtor, 727-418-6529.
LARGE 2BR/2BA HOUSE- So. Pasadena.
Close to medical & beaches. $800/mo. plus
Sec. No Pets. 727-452-5246
WATERFRONT-PASADENA-What a View!
1BR/1BA Condo. W/D, Carport, Pool, Gated
"Adult" Community. Annual Lease THE SUN
TEAM 727-345-0099.
GULFPORT NEAR BEACH-1.5 miles to
Stetson. 1BR Apt. Nice, Clean, W/D. No Pets.
$540/Mo. No Application Fee. 4926 29th Ave.
S. 727-543-1789 or 727-729-0385.

WORKSHOP STORAGE
Near 49th St. & 8th Ave. S, 625 sq. ft. $375 Mo,
Includes Tax and Utilities, 522-8427.
SEMINOLE/LARGO- 2BR/2BA, Remodeled,
C/H/A, W/D, Screened Balcony, Carport. Walk
to Schools. Great Neighborhood. $1100/Mo. &
Utilities, Cable/Water included. Pets OK. 647-
6780 After 5 p.m.
SMALL QUIET EFFICIENCY- All Utilities In-
cluded. 727-289-3588. Also need Part Time
Handyman and Housekeeper.
GULFPORT 2831 50TH ST. S.-3/1 House,
New Flooring in Kitchen, Screened Patio,
CHA, Coin W/D on-site. $875/Mo. $450/Secu-
rity 727-742-5140.
PASADENA CHATEAU TOWER Great
Waterview, Pool, Remodeled 2BR/2BA, Bal-
cony, W/D, Secured Bldg. $1195/Mo. Yearly.
Ralston's Realty Co. Diane, 727-367-6702.
ST PETE BEACH APT.-2BR, Completely
Renovated, Handicap Accessible $850/Mo.
w/yearly lease. 727-363-3050.
ST. PETE BEACH EFFICENCY- Walk to
beach. $500/mo. Incl. Electric. 727-481-0404
SOUTH PASADENA- Park St. Large Unfur-
nished Efficiency. Annual Lease. $525/Mo. &
Security. No Pets. 727-804-4431.
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD & LOCATION-
Spacious 1BR Duplex in Gulfport Art District.
Eat-In Kitchen w/Separate Dining Area. C/H/
A, W/D Hookups. Private Fenced Yard with
Carport. $750/Mo Includes Lawn Maintenance
& W/S/G. $500 Damage Deposit. Section 8
Okay. 727-942-7606 or 727-278-4852.
SO. PASADENA-Nice 1BR Apt. Screened
Deck, Lovely Pool, Fishing Dock, Quiet and
Peaceful. 55+, $575/Mo. 727-289-4436. Refer-
ences, No Dog.
CHATEAU TOWER-2BR/2BA, New Appli-
ances including W/D. Balcony and Carport. No
Pets. Fantastic Waterview. early lease $950/
Mo. Possible Option to Buy. 727-360-4123.
4678 13TH AVE. S.-2/1 with Garage, Fenced
Yard, A/C, Nice House $700/Mo. Pets Ok Call
305-975-0840.


MANAGER SPECIAL
50% OFF 2nd MONTH
PINELLAS TRAIL West of 58th St. 1 br $550 2br $695
LAKE MAGGIORE Lake view 1 & 2 br unis $650 & $750
CHILDS PARK Comer lot with mature trees. ONLY $565
OLD NE 1 br apts Ind. WSG, Gas & Basic Cable $550
VIEW ALL OUR RENTALS ONLINE @
WWW.REXRENTALS.COM


GULFPORT RED BUNGALOW-2/1, W/D,
CH/A, CLEAN! 5708 23rd Ave. S. Reduced to
$975/Mo. 727-418-7272. see @
www.Gulfport-Florida-Rentals.com
SEASONAL RENTAL-In Gulfport. 2BR/1BA,
Furnished. Utilities and Cable Included. Nice
and Quiet. Close to Art District. $250/wkly plus
Deposit. 727-321-5146.
GULFPORT ARTS DISTRICT-Refreshing,
Clean, 1BR 2nd floor Apt. w/Vine-Covered
Private Deck. Small but Quaint, BEST GULF-
PORT VALUE FOR THE MONEY. 1 Block
to Beach, 3 Blocks to Shops & Restaurants.
$565/Mo., 1 st/last/$200 Security/1 Year Lease.
DAN YINGST REALTY, 727-321-5258.
SEASONAL RENTAL-Nicely Furnished
House. Large Yard, Updated Kitchen, Lanai,
Washer/Dryer, Central heat/AC. Great location
near Pasadena Yacht & Country Club. $1150/
Mo. (3 mo. minimum). Please e-mail for more
info / pics.
Rufescens@aol.com
DUPLEX 2210 53RD ST. S.-1BR + Bonus
Room, $625/Mo., $500/Security. Includes W/
S/G, Shed, Pets OK. Call 727-452-5942.
SUNSET BEACH-1 Block to Beach. Nice 1 BR/
1BA Condo on Water. New Paint and Carpet.
Newer Appliances. Fishing Dock. $750/Mo.
Joel, 727-251-0350.
2BR/1BA/1CG DUPLEX APT.- $750/Mo.
$500 Deposit. 5286 18th Ave. S. No Smoking,
Petless. Clean. Quiet Area. Lawn Maintenance
Included. 727-323-4563.

TOWN SHORES
CHATHAM 55+
1BR/1BA Deluxe, Top Floor, Totally Remod-
eled. Partially Furnished, No Pets/Smoking.
$800/Mo. & Deposit, Annual. Water, Cable,
Gas Included. References. Available Now.
727-204-0149.
LARGE 2BR/1BA-Central Gulfport, Updated,
W/D, Quiet, Fenced Back Yard, Pets OK, MI-
CHAEL SCHAFFER-REALTY RESOURCES,
727-409-1347.
2BR/1BA $635/MONTH Charming Cottage,
CHA, W/D, Carport, Gorgeous Fenced Yard,
Quiet, Perfect for Kids/Pets. Background. $500
Security. 727-321-9298 or 727-251-2766.
TENANT NOT PAYING For Fast, Reason-
able Eviction Service, Call Gulfport Attorney
Karen S. Keaton at 327-5368.

CRESCENT LAKE
AREA
1BR, $500-$550/Mo. 2 Blocks to Lake and
1275. Ask about a Free Months Rent? Call
727-743-2546.
2519 BEACH BLVD.-IBR/Studio Downstairs,
Wood Floors, on Park, WSG Paid. Great
Neighborhood, Quiet. 7 blocks to Beach.
$525/Mo. 727-822-2955.
TOWN SHORES KENMORE-1BR Deluxe.
Immaculate. Parking at Security Door. Annual
$675/Mo. 1st/Last, Security Deposit. Cable/
Gas/Water Included. Non-Smoker. 978-621-
4846 or 978-621-2059.

GULFPORT PARADISE
Like New! 2/1 Yearly Lease. C/H/A, Carpet &
Tile Throughout, Patio. W/S/G Paid. Small Pet
OK. Small Yard. $725/Mo. $675/Dep. 5320
29th Ave. S. #D. Call RJ 727-647-0331.


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GULFPORT 2BR DUPLEX- 2107 55th St. S.,
$650/mo. Clean, on quiet Street. Ceramic Tile.
CHA. Lots of rear parking. Great neighbors.
Small pet OK. 727-418-2242

808 13TH ST. N.-St. Pete, Ex-Large 1Br/1Ba,
A/C's, New Carpet, Part Utilities Inc. Petless,
Porch, Park Nearby. $550/Mo. $400/Dep. 458-
7899.
ST. PETERSBURG-54th Ave. & 80th St. 2BR/
2BA $800/Mo. and 1 Month Free. Covered
Parking, Cable TV and Gas Included. Swim-
ming Pool/Club 201-513-9012.
BOAT SLIP INCLUDED
Maximo Marina Area, Completely Remodeled
1BR/1BA Waterfront, Beautifully Furnished,
Covered Parking, On Busline, Yearly $950/Mo.
Seasonal $1500/Mo. 727-867-5536.
2 ROOMS AVAILABLE-2 Minutes to Bus, Ty-
rone Area, Private, $450 & $500. Everything
Included. Small Deposit. 345-4200.


ROOMMATE WANTED- Pasadena/Gulfport.
Full House Privileges, Utilities & Wireless
Internet Included. 727-623-1432 or 727-344-
0509.
HOME TO SHARE-Furnished, Cable, Con-
crete Parking, Washer & Dryer, Fenced Prop-
erty, Utilities Included. Non Smoking, Security
Deposit, $100/Wk. 727-323-1039.

$195/MO. GREAT OFFICE LOCATION- All
Utilities Included. Free Internet. 120-1000 sq-
ft. Available. 3530 1st Ave. N. 727-501-6078.
OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE- From $398-$791/
Mo. Ample Parking. Madeira Beach. 727-641-
6465.


FIVE TOWNS 1BR/1BA CONDO- 860SF, C/
H/A, Nice, Clean, Swimming Pool, Clubhouse,
Near Shopping, $48,000. 1101 40th St. S..
3BR/1BA, CHA, Screened Porch, Fenced
Yard. $1400 Down Payment and $700/Mo.
727-343-7343 or 727-776-3120.

Gulfport Central
Title Company, Inc.
Thinking of Selling or
Refinancing your Home
And Specializing In
SHORT SALES
5511 Gulfport Blvd. S.
384-LULU (5858)
Lu Lu Xayasone-Hunter
President
S. PASADENA-4BR/2BA Block Home.. CHA,
Updated, $140,000. 885 67th St. S. 727-345-
8200.


Town Shores Groton #315 2/2 waterfront
$118,000
Town Shores Diplomat #903, 2/2 open water,
must see $199,900
The Madison St. Pete, rare 3/2 Downtown
jewel $249,900
Key Capri at Treasure Island Penthouse floor
w/views of Gulf and Bay. Priced to sell @ $249,900
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Walk To Stetson 2bdrm/lba, corer lot, hardwood floors,
cove ceilings,1 car garage, move-in ready. $144,000
Marina District 3bdrm/1.5/ba large comer lot. Split plan, tiled
throughout, Water view & water access. NEW PRICE $199,900
Waterfront Redevelopment District 4bdrm/2ba
Craftsman bungalow with 2156 sq ft. Large open kitchen, formal
dining, 2 car garage w/alley access. 1/2 block from Beach Blvd.
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DIPLOMAT- WOW What A View! Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops
Freshly painted throughout. New windows, 1.5 baths, furnished, $169,000
BARCLAY- 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath Florida room, nearly new fridge, newer tile in
kitchen & bath. Very clean. Cat friendly building $102,000

FEELS LIKE HOME Spacious Family Room, +LR, 2/1 with Nice Screened Patio
+Detached 1/1 Studio/In-Law Unit with Kitchenette and Bath. A good buy at
$134,900
BIG OAKS-POOL SIZE YARD 2/1/1, Sliding door in Master Opens to Screened
Porch. Listed at $155,000
Totally updated 3/2,1661 sq.ft. Granite Counter, Solid Wood Cabinets,
30 year Metal Roof/ Pool sized yard/Family Room / Master Suite. $265,000


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5855 27th Ave. S. ($200k)
An absolutely be l 2 dream home!
6000 1st Ave. S. ($59,900) Inside and ou ,l ve this house.
Large 1br, private patio, new paint 5 blocks to the beach in the
& carpet, newer appliances, lots sought after Gulfport "Art District".
of closets. Move right in.
2630 Miriam St. S. ($127,900) 1868 Shore Drive. S. #414 ($175,000)
2630 Miriam St. S. ($127,900) Spectacular wide open water view
Gulfport Marina District dollhouse, from the 2300+ sq ft 4th floor corner
completely renovated inside & out, unit, and the Seller will pay your
new kitchen, bath, windows, flooring. maintenance fees for the first year!
2 blocks to Gulfport Marina. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large eat-in
kitchen remodeled in 2007.

1847 Shore Drive S #503 ($90,000) Sale is subject r's I de s ap al. Oh what a view but it needs a lot of work-but oh
the view is both east and west. Worth the work. Two bedrooms,ae ba ra large Florida room. Active 55 plus community.
5 minutes to the white sands of St. Pete Beach. Convenient to shopping, hospital, restaurants, historic Corey Ave and that beautiful
beach. Come home today. it will be worth the work.
2502 58th St. S. ($192k) Duplex in mint condition. 2/1 & 2/1 & glass room. Double lot detached 2 car garage. Many, many upgrades.
Call for info.
5845 62nd St. N. ($109,000) Very nice home with lots of character. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath in Pinellas Farms. Extra room with inside
utility room. Wonderful fireplace in living room and screened porch in front. Hardwood floors throughout. The perfect home at the perfect
price! Tons of storage throughout. Very large yard.
3880 37th St. S. Unit 51 ($114,900) 3br/2ba, large condo w/private large screened balcony overlooking a park. Close to Fort DeSoto
1847 Shore Dr. S. #309 ($119,900) This is the location for your new home! Great location close to trolley and bus stops, shops, the
Corey Historic District, medical facilities and white sandy beaches. Spacious unit with a completely renovated kitchen, new cabinets and
appliances, granite countertops, tile throughout the unit. Large bedroom with walk-in closet and loads of storage space. Florida room
overlooks an immaculate view of dock and intracoastal waters and the very detailed updates throughout.
1847 Shore Drive S #419 ($199,000) 2200+ sq ft, 3/2.5 with wide-open intracoastal and Boca Ciega Bay waterviews. Totally
remodeled, the granite and new cabinets in the kitchen and bath are what you've been looking for. It has a floor plan that provides the
best of everything.
6020 Shore Blvd. #712 ($275k) UNDER CONTRACT
Wide open water view of Boca Ciega Bay t r and the Gulf, pets welcome, lease ok. 2210 sf corner. Inside laundry, Florida
room, Hurricane shutters. Across from BeacT, Gulfport Art District
12368 70th Street N (Largo) ($149,900) Nice litfi e in Pinebrook Estates, new 16 in ceramic tile, Fibertech poolfinish, fenced yard.


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TOWN SHORES OF GULFPORT CONDO'S AVAILABLE 55+ COMMUNITY
TOWN SHORES NEW ON MARKET, WINDSOR HOUSE #307 Open Water views, 1 bed, 1.5 bath, windows, newer a/c,
new kitchen, paint etc. carport, Hurricane Shutters. Priced well @ $161,900
TOWN SHORES NEW ON MARKET is JAMISON #507 1 bed/lbath standard unit, furnished, clean & updated w/carport.
Priced @ $78,900
TOWN SHORES NEW ON MARKET is JAMISON #210 2 bed/2bath standard unit, new kitchen, bath, pool views, carport,
move in condition. Priced @ $125,000
TOWN SHORES NEW ON MARKET is AVALON #202 2 bed/2bath deluxe unit, updated tile, carpet, paint, carport, move in
condition. Priced @ $107,000
SEMINOLE GARDEN APTS 8584 111th St. N. #310 ** 2 bed, 2 bath corner condo, stps to Clubhouse priced @ $60,000 $54,900
Avalon #206 1 bed/1 bath, standard, beautifully updated & furnished. Pets 20 Ibs, curb parking. Close to elevator & laundry room, 2nd floor.
Priced $91,500
Lancaster House #603, "Marina" water views, 2 Ie ;fi 1 [ tchen, very appealing Priced at $127,500
Lancaster #415, 2 bed/2 bath, corner unit, beautifully, updated & furnished. $169,000
Lancaster #304, 1 bed/1 bath, deluxe carport, marina views. Great Buy @ $99,000
Embassy #409, 1 bed/1.5 bath, open water views, furnished. Owners motivated to sell. $159,900 Fabulous open waterviews.
Hampton #310, 1 bed/1 bath deluxe, new carpet, new paint, waterfront marina views. $1-9,00 $99,000
Eagle Crest 6420 6th Ave. N. 3 bed/2 bath 2,000 sq ft., Beautiful maintained home with "Green" Landscaping, close to beaches,
Tyrone Square Mall and Churches Priced well at $285,000
South Pasadena Boca Ceiga Apts Intercoastal Waterfront 2 bed/2 bath condo wide water views, beautifully
decorated, pool, carport and dock with slips available for sale/rent. $-16000 $149,000
St. Pete Beach Starlight Towers 7000 Beach Dr. Unit #308 corner Gulf Side Waterfront unit Upham Beach Location.
2 bed 2 bath condo beautiful waterfront views. Enjoy pool & beaches right outside your door. 1 car garage with storage. Well Priced $479,000
Lealman Area Single Family Residence 4550 49th Ave. N. 2 bed 2 bath, new driveway, walkway, deck, backyard
w/serenity garden & pond. Large updated kitchen, new interior, and terra-cotta tile flooring. Great Buy @ $99,000
HOMES
NEW ON MARKET! Gulfport 1713 59th Street South, Gulfport 2 bed 1 bath block home, updated move in ready.
Attached carport, shed, landscaped. Steps to Holy Name Church, Stetson College Campus*** Priced well at $139,900
MARINA DISTRICT 2650 Tifton St. S. 3/1 Cape Cod, 1.5 lot, fireplace room for boat/trailer. Priced at $139,000
SALE/RENT 560 Zanesville St. S. St. Pete, FL 2 bed 1 bath w/carport, alley access, shady back fenced yard with oak trees
double fence gate. Room for boat, pool, extra parking. Priced at $69,900
NEW ON MARKET!!! 6901 Burlington Ave. N., Mini Estate 4 bed/ 2 bath main home, gleaming wood floors, tiled kitchen
and hallway. Large kitchen, new cabinets, new appliances, new vinyl thermo windows. New a/c & heat, completely private fenced yard,
"Unique Family Home". Mother-in-Law apt., completely updated and functional, new a/c, appliances 2 screened porches. Alley access,
1/4 acre corner lot. Priced @ $350,000
AVAILABLE RENTALS/SEASONAL/ANNUAL
Diplomat #609 1 bed 1.5 bath annual, furnished $1000 Month
Dover #410 1 bed 1 bath annual, furnished $750 Month
Diplomat #104 2 bed 2 bath Bay Views $1000.00 Mth Yearly
Kenmore #207 1bed Ibath $750.00 Mth Yearly
Nottingham #601 2 bed 2 bath Panoramic views $1300.00 Mth
Full Water views from 3 sides of unit
St. Pete Beach 2 bed 1 bath with porch 6767 Sunset Way s. #206 furnished, block to Upham Beach (St. Pete Beach) $1500 Mth.
6323 Bahama Shores Dr. South 3 bed/2bath split plan, updated kitchen and baths. 2 car garage in ground pool $2300 Mth.


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MANCHESTE alp l e, offering great water-
views. ComplA Wand cheery, move-in
ready Covered parking $103,000
CHATHAM #201 corner unit, 2br/2ba, newer carpet, a/c,
refrigerator, storm shutters in kitchen and Florida room. Just
painted! Covered parking. Pet friendly $97,000
FAIRFAX #205 2br/2ba, laminate floors throughout, beautiful
new kitchen, great waterviews, covered parking, pet friendly.
$131,900
GROTON #304 2br/1ba eat-in-kitchen, newer windows,
carpet, fresh paint, st e rs. Great waterviews. Very
inviting at $129,900
GROTON #101 End unit 2br/2ba deluxe. Beautifully Furnished,
Newer carpet, T I, 'A j for outdoor Patio
Panoramic wtrf, w. dy $139,000
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KENMORE 401 End Unit 2br/2ba, this spacious condo is very
bright due to the numerous windows. Fully furnished which
makes this unit very cozy and desirable. Secured bldg. pool in
backyard, covered parking. $104,000
HAMPTON #402 2/2 deluxe. $159,000 Annual renter in place.
BARCLAY #205 2br/2ba, be the first one to live in this beauti-
fully renovated condo. kitchen appliances, tile &
carpeting. Tuscany collC. I ake this unit so warm &
charming. Covered parking, fabulous buy at $104,000
JAMISON #614 2/2 deluxe furnished. New AC & Heating.
Covered parking. $103,000
CHATHAM #406 1 Br with hardwood floors, new doors, a/c, and
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