Editor: Should Redington Beach’s proposed new law prohibiting skateboards on public rights of way address all activity in the street: basketball, roller skating, bicycling, tricycles, hopscotch, walking, dog walking? How will you feel when your grandchildren won’t visit you because Redington Shores is “no fun?”
Trespassing is trespassing! There are already proven laws in place; report it and let the Indian Shores Police department handle it.
On an economic note, The Shore Line Skate Shop is a taxpayer that has filled one of our vacant storefronts and created a few jobs. Putting them out of business is just un-American.
Editor: I have read your article, “Hundreds of exotic trees removed from Pinellas Trail,” and would like to add my voice with those who are displeased (mild way of putting it) with what Progress Energy is doing to the flora along our trail. As someone who enjoys walking and biking the trail, I was horrified as I watched contractors hacking down beautiful, healthy, non-invasive, trees that do not threaten the power lines in any way. If Progress Energy had a forward-looking progressive plan for Florida, perhaps they could spend their money and efforts burying the power lines. There would never be a transmission line sagging issue, we would hurricane proof our power infrastructure, and beautify our environment in the process.
Editor: We are very grateful that Pinellas County Utilities, from whom Pinellas Park purchases water as a wholesale customer, no longer adds fluoride to its water supply.
We would like the Pinellas Park city council and staff to consider some very important questions:
Is fluoride a byproduct of nuclear waste or isn’t it?
Editor: I have always thought that Wayne Ayers was professional, objective and thorough in his reporting of political events in the Beacon.
However, I was disappointed when, in his article in the Feb. 2 edition of the Beacon, he characterized my comments to the Madeira Beach Commission during a recent meeting as offering “a long list of complaints against the commissions actions.”
In truth I feel my criticisms did not constitute a long list as suggested. I stated I felt first the board acted too often in their own self-interests and not in the interest of the residents of MB.
Editor: If the town of Belleair is to maintain its historic status, then the “coliseum of Belleair” (Belleview Biltmore Hotel) must be preserved and restored at all costs. You, the citizens of Belleair, must be vigilant and stern in your perseverance to thwart all attempts to alter the historic designation of the hotel and its grounds. It is the Belleview Biltmore site that makes the town unique - an outstanding location to reside in and retain its place among all the historic sites throughout the United States of America.
Citizens of Belleair, it is your duty to maintain Belleair’s place in the historical archives of our county, state and country. Your voice must be heard and adhered to by the town’s officials who are elected to do your bidding.
Renaissance Speakers Club meeting CLEARWATER - The Renaissance Speakers Club meets on Fridays, 6:15 p.m., at 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave.
Learn public speaking and leadership skills that help when applying for work and advancement opportunities in one’s job.
Call Sharon at 542-2718.
Dunedin's Green Market DUNEDIN - Green Market is open Fridays through the end of April from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue in Dunedin. Vendors offer a wide variety of items including: produce, cheeses, plants and herbs, local honey, all natural pet treats, organic products, nuts, olive salad, pastries and orchids. Free entertainment and parking is available at the Dunedin Green Market. For information, contact the Market Manager, Richard Kendler, at 692-5353 or email GreenMarketManager@verizon.net.
VFW Post 2550 hosts a fish and shrimp fry DUNEDIN - The Dunedin-Palm Harbor VFW Post 2550 hosts a fish and shrimp fry every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 360 Douglas Ave. The post sponsors bingo each Wednesday and Friday. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Bingo starts at noon. The public is invited.
Call 733-6107.
Paradise Bazaar PASS-A-GRILLE - Paradise Bazaar, Friday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., next to Paradise Grille on Pass-A-Grille Beach at Ninth Avenue and Gulf Way. For more information, email ParadiseBazaar@yahoo.com.
Griefshare Support Group ST. PETERSBURG - The Griefshare Support Group will meet Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 6 through March 30, at Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N.
A professional DVD is shown each week. A discussion follows the screening. Vivian Killion, parish pastor, acts as the group’s facilitator.
Call 343-7747.
Friday Morning Market TREASURE ISLAND - The weekly Friday Morning Market is again under way and will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place and 106th Avenue, through April 13.
The event features over 40 vendors, live music, food, jewelry, and arts and crafts.
Parking is free.
The Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce sponsors the market.
Morton Plant life coaching workshop CLEARWATER - Morton Plant Mease will present the Creating Your Blueprint for Success workshop Saturday, Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Morton Plant Hospital, Powell Cancer Center, first floor conference room, 303 Pinellas St., Clearwater.
Certified life and wellness coach Elizabeth Nelson, M.A., COL Wellness Coach, will offer a life coach assessment and will create a plan to prioritize life goals and implement results during 2012. The interactive workshop will focus on creating a blueprint that serves as a roadmap to identify potential challenges that conflict with personal, professional, or physical goals and ways to overcome and take action to successfully manage change. Participants will leave with a completed blueprint for successfully implementing change in at least one life area.
Cost is $20 a person. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and preregistration is required.
For information or preregistration, call 953-6877 or visit www.BayCareEvents.org.
St. Brendan’s Navigators yard sale CLEARWATER - The St. Brendan’s Navigators will host its sixth annual yard sale Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11-12, 8 a.m., at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 245 Dory Passage.
The church will be accepting donations of tools, books, clothes, sports items, electronics, toys, artwork, and other items Feb. 8-10 in Mulligan Hall. To request pickup for large items, call Jim Corrigan at 596-1640 or Joe Quinn at 443-5812.
Valentine’s crafts and parties CLEARWATER - There will be two Valentine’s craft programs and parties on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Clearwater libraries for youth and teens. The events are as follows:
- Clearwater East Branch Library, 2251 Drew St., 2 to 3:30 p.m. There is a Valentine’s party for youth and teens, including Valentine’s crafts, card making and poetry.
- Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children and their families are invited to create Valentines, draw sidewalk chalk Valentines and enjoy special treats. School age children may register to make Valentine’s Day crafts with Miss Connie.
The events are free. To register, call 562-4970 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl.
Dunedin's Green Market DUNEDIN - Green Market is open Saturdays through the end of July from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue in Dunedin. Vendors offer a wide variety of items including: produce, cheeses, plants and herbs, local honey, all natural pet treats, organic products, nuts, olive salad, pastries and orchids. Free entertainment and parking is available at the Dunedin Green Market. For information, contact the Market Manager, Richard Kendler, at 692-5353 or email GreenMarketManager@verizon.net
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