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• A Taste of Pinellas 2010

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: May 26, 2010

  Bring your appetite for fun!

  A Taste of Pinellas is an annual food and music festival for the whole family, held at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg in Pinellas County (FL).

  Join the fun on the waterfront for taste sensations from local restaurants from throughout Tampa Bay!  There will be great live music from national acts, A Kid’s Zone, games, crafts, and more! It’s sure to be a good time and it supports a great cause — the exceptional care that All Children’s Hospital provides for children in need.

  A Taste of Pinellas 2010 is scheduled to take place Friday, June 4 from 5P to 10P, Saturday June 5 from 11:30A to 10P, and Sunday, June 6 from 12N to 7P.

  Buy tickets online for express and guaranteed entry into Vinoy Park.  General Admission only $5 a day on Friday and Saturday, FREE on Sunday!  Children 12 and under admitted FREE every day!

  To learn more about All Children’s Hospital, check out http://www.allkids.org/.

  For an overview of entertainment and contests, list of participating sponsors and restaurants, news, and general information , visit A Taste of Pinellas 2010 online.

  Proceeds from A Taste of Pinellas 2010 benefit All Children’s Hospital Telethon.

  As a proud member of our Realtor® community, one element of A Taste of Pinellas that is not widely publicized is that many of the event volunteers are real estate professionals who come from throughout the County to support this worthy cause.

  Plan to attend . . . support All Children’s Hospital . . . and join the fun!

  Just another fun (and rewarding) thing to do . . . in Paradise Found!

   

  CREDITS: Event information, artwork and photos, courtesy of the A Taste of Pinellas 2010 website.

   

• St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society

  Written by Connie Langhorst 1 Comment
  Last Updated: May 16, 2010

  

  St. Petersburg International Folk Fair
  Society

  Third Annual Asian Pacific Rim Festival

  England Brothers Band Shell

  5121 81st Ave. N., Pinellas Park (FL)

  The St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS) hosted the Third Annual Asian Pacific Rim Festival on May 15-16, 2010, in Pinellas Park, a vibrant community in Pinellas County (FL).  The event featured a ceremonial dragon dance, ethnic cuisine, arts, crafts, fashion shows, martial arts demonstrations, live entertainment, and an Asian beer garden.  The event was free and open to the general public (although there was a charge for food and beverages).

  If you missed the Festival, don’t fret!  SPIFFS plans to host a November Folk Fair in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of St. Petersburg’s waterfront parks!

  The General Assembly of the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society plans to host the Thirty-Sixth Annual SPIFFS Folk Fair as a part of the special celebration of the 100th anniversary of St. Petersburg’s waterfront parks. On November 3, 4, and 5, the Folk Fair will be open for students from schools in the Tampa Bay area, and on Saturday, November 6, it will be open to the general public. The Folk Fair has been staged on or near Tampa Bay for most of its history, first in the Bayfront Center, and more recently at Vinoy Park and Albert Whitted Park.

  SPIFFS is the only independent multi-ethnic organization of its kind in the United States and has been named as a local legacy by the Library of Congress.

  Another Gem of Pinellas County . . . in Paradise Found!

  Services offered by SPIFFS members:

  Speakers Bureau
  Folk Artists and ethnic resource volunteers visit schools and other community venues to discuss the heritage of their ethnic group, share their music, dance, arts and crafts, and sometimes demonstrate ethnic food specialties.

  Language Bank
  More than 100 individuals handling over 30 different languages and dialects serve as translators and interpreters for the community in courts, hospitals and schools, and assist local city and county officials with translations for visiting dignitaries.

  Traveling Ethnic Suitcases
  Contain books, videos, music tapes, artifacts, toys and information on the geography, history, arts and culture for students and teachers to explore.

  Folk Dance Groups
  Many members have dance groups which are available to perform throughout the community.

  For more information about SPIFFS or to become a member, visit their website at www.SPIFFS.org.

  St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society (SPIFFS)
  330 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
  Telephone: (727) 552-1896

  The following pictures from past SPIFFS events are truly worth 1,000 words (and then some).  Enjoy!

  CREDITS: Photos from past SPIFFS events and press release information courtesy of the St. Petersburg International Folk Festival Society website.  www.SPIFFS.org.

• Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
  Last Updated: May 4, 2010

  Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
  
  May 14-15, 2010
  
  At the Don CeSar Beach Resort

   

  The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is an electrifying, palate-pleasing, beachfront extravaganza showcasing the talents of renowned vintners, spirits producers, area chefs, and international culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Central Florida, along with its charitable partners Heartbeat International and Pro Start Culinary Program facilitated via Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association – Pinellas Chapter.

  Now in its fourth year, the Festival has become the most anticipated wine and food destination in Central Florida. Held on the pristine sands of the 1928 five-star Don CeSar Beach Resort – Florida’s legendary Pink Palace – the Festival’s objective is to educate, entice, enlighten, and entertain patrons.

  New Additions for 2010

  Event organizers believe in partying like rock stars – and this year they’ve added two new evening events to the festival fantasy. In the spirit of the fest, these two newbies are infused with the high-energy entertainment and sensual treats that the event has become known for; Welcome LUSH and the Beam Beach Bash & BBQ.  Pulsating sounds, island beats, exploding flavors, painted ladies, green gardens, bodacious BBQ and performing artists against the sun-drenched backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico – sounds like a palate pleasing, sensory indulging weekend.

  Another fantastic reason to raise a glass and give a cheer . . . in Paradise Found! 

  For More Information, Contact:

  Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
  Tonya M. Valdez , TBW&FF – Director
  Southern Wine & Spirits – Director of PR & Events
  tvaldez@southernwine.com
  Office: 813-775-7250

  ABOUT THE FESTIVAL & EVENT CALENDAR:
  http://2010.unleashyourpalate.com/index.html

  MORE ABOUT THE EVENT HOSTS:

  Southern Wine & Spirits is the country’s largest wine and spirits distributor, serving 300,000 customers in 38 states. SWS is also the creators of several runaway event successes such as South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival and the newest sister festival, SWEET in New York City.

  Heartbeat International is a nonprofit organization that’s mission is to save lives globally by providing cardiovascular implantable devices and treatment to the needy people of the world. Their vision and passion is to create a world class charitable foundation with successful global strategic partners. In 2009, Heartbeat International adopted a new strategic direction with the concept of a heartbeat global movement. Through strategic partnerships and alliances, the goal is to provide a greater compendium of cardiovascular services to the indigent populations served by Heartbeat International around the world.

  FRLA’s Pinellas Chapter & Facilitated Pro Start Culinary Program
  The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association is among the most influential trade associations in Florida. The association was established in 1946 to represent the restaurant industry. Since that time, the scope of FRLA’s representation has expanded to include the entire hospitality industry including lodging establishments, restaurants and thousands of suppliers to the industry. The association is committed to safe-guarding the needs of the hospitality industry and improving the business climate. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) is doing its part to keep the foodservice industry vibrant as they touch the lives of over 10,000 students and their teachers with industry training, scholarships and grant funding.

  ProStart is THE career-building program for high school students who are interested in culinary arts and restaurant and foodservice management. Throughout an exciting two year period, they study in the classroom, participate in mentored work experiences, and test their skills in local and national competitions. Most importantly, ProStart students grow into the leaders our industry needs. It’s already working for approximately 80,000 student participants in more than 1,650 schools, across 47 states, territories and districtsProStart is an excellent career starter for high school students, and an exciting teaching opportunity for educators. ProStart students, educators, state restaurant association ProStart Coordinators, mentors and corporate partners all play a vital role in the success of ProStart. A percentage of the TBW&FF proceeds benefit the local, Tampa Bay Area program.

  CREDITS:  Event information, artwork, and photos courtesy of http://www.unleashyourpalate.com/ and the Don CeSar Beach Resort.

  
  
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