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  • Pinellas County Beaches

    Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
    Last Updated:: July 19, 2010
    Pinellas County Beaches
    Pinellas County Beaches An unspoiled, beautiful part of life . . . . . . in Paradise Found! Pinellas County maintains three major parks along the Gulf Coast. Fort De Soto Park, located in Tierra Verde, at the south end of the county, is one of the largest county parks in the State of Florida, with over seven miles of shoreline. Sand Key Park, located in central Pinellas County, has almost a half mile of beachfront. Howard Park is a gem located on the Gulf of Mexico in the northern reaches of th...
    • Rescued Pelicans Released at Fort De Soto

      Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
      Last Updated:: July 16, 2010
      Rescued Pelicans Released at Fort De Soto
      Wednesday, July 2, 2010, was a bright, sunny day in the south Gulf beaches area of Pinellas County, FL. There was excitement in the air! The pelicans were coming!  Officials from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service were about to release 32 brown pelicans along the beach at Fort De Soto Park in Tierra Verde, FL, as a final step in the bird’s rescue and release process.  Rehabilitated at Fort Jackson Wildlife Center in Buras, LA, the pelicans were flown by the U.S. Coast Guard in New Orl...
      • 3rd Annual Summer Jazz Series

        Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
        Last Updated:: July 6, 2010
        3rd Annual Summer Jazz Series
        Jazz: the Art of Music will feature some of the best local jazz in the Tampa Bay area every Friday from 6-9 p.m.  from June 4th through August 28th, 2010. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members and will include admission to galleries in the Hazel Hough wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL. This is an ideal way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend in one of the most spectacular settings in the area! Groups will perform in the glass Conservatory and listeners ca...
        • Hope in Pinellas during Gulf oil crisis

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          Last Updated:: June 21, 2010
          Hope in Pinellas during Gulf oil crisis
          Our area is largely dependent on tourism and we are getting more and more concerned about how our businesses are going to stay open during the Gulf Oil Crisis. This video shows we are open for business and ready to share our paradise with others. Video by Tammy Taylor, Director - Pinellas Realtor Organization. ...
          • Dive-In Movies - St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center

            Written by Connie Langhorst 1 Comment
            Last Updated:: June 14, 2010
            Dive-In Movies - St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center
            The Dive-In Movie series is a popular summertime event.  It is held at the: St. Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center .  Plan on arriving early because it’s cool (literally and figuratively) to float and swim while a family favorite film is showing! Bring your pool floats and beach chairs for some Friday night fun! Admission is $3 per person.  Limited to the first 150 people.  Movies start at 8PM.  Drinks, snacks and glow jewelry sold at the event.  No coolers permitted. Another family-fr...
            • A Taste of Pinellas 2010

              Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
              Last Updated:: May 26, 2010
              A Taste of Pinellas 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...
              • St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society

                Written by Connie Langhorst 1 Comment
                Last Updated:: May 16, 2010
                St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society
                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 a...
                • Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

                  Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
                  Last Updated:: May 4, 2010
                  Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival
                  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 ...
                  • Beach Goes Pops XX

                    Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
                    Last Updated:: April 23, 2010
                    Beach Goes Pops XX
                    2010 represents a huge milestone for this year’s Beach Goes Pops. Organizers are extremely proud and happy to celebrate the event’s Twentieth exciting year. Beach Goes Pops XX is the result of the combined efforts of The City of St. Pete Beach, Pass-A-Grille Community & Vina Del Mar Island Associations and 150 plus volunteers who coordinate and help to produce free concerts on beautiful and historic Pass-A-Grille Beach in St. Pete Beach (FL).   The major sponsors are The City ...
                    • 2010 Sunscreen Film Festival

                      Written by Connie Langhorst No Comments
                      Last Updated:: April 16, 2010
                      2010 Sunscreen Film Festival
                      2010 Sunscreen Film Festival @ Baywalk Muvico 20 Theaters April 14-18th Its lights, camera, action! as the 5th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival kicks off with a bang.   The Sunscreen Film Festival is hosted by the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Society, a Florida not for profit Corporation. The goal of the festival is to encourage the creation, production, and exhibition of independent film in Florida through its educational programs and public screenings, thereby increasing awareness and support...