Author Tim Dorsey signs a copy of his latest book “Pineapple Grenade” Jan. 25 during a stop at the Gulf Beaches Public Library. A group of about 70 was in the audience for his presentation.
TREASURE ISLAND - In a surprise move Feb. 7, sponsor Bill Edwards pulled the rug out from funding a sand-sculpting event planned for the week of the Republican National Convention.
Edwards, director of the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce, was not in attendance at City Hall when Harry Black, a member of the chamber executive committee, informed the City Commission that the chamber was no longer going to pursue the event due to “roadblocks thrown up by city staff.”
“We’re rescinding our resolution request,” Black said. “The city manager and the police chief have used this as a means to choke us and ultimately kill a project that was in the community’s best interest. We ran into constant obstacles and unachievable goals.”
The chamber had planned to finance the entire event. But Black said the chamber’s expense would have doubled under the stipulations set forth by the city.
TREASURE ISLAND - Over the next few weeks, Treasure Island residents will vote via mail-in ballots or at the polls on March 13 to elect two city commissioners.
A field of two candidates - incumbent Gail Caldwell and Irving “Butch” Ellsworth - are seeking the District 2 seat and three candidates - incumbent Alan Bildz, Fred Kelsey and Bob Weber - are going after the District 4 seat.
Today the Beacon takes a look at the candidates with a series of questions designed to help voters make a better decision on Election Day.
MADEIRA BEACH - A top to bottom reorganization of city staff across all departments was announced by Madeira Beach City Manager Shane Crawford at the Feb. 1 City Commission workshop.
The restructuring comes just a week after Crawford was sworn in and shows his determination to quickly bring what he says are needed changes to the city.
Crawford said employees need to become comfortable with the word “change” because “the former way of doing things is ineffective and change is going to be a necessary component in gaining respect and earn the prestige this great city deserves.”
The reorganization distributes staff workload in a more organized fashion and gives supervisors clearer lines of reporting both from the top down and bottom up.
MADEIRA BEACH - The following events are scheduled in February at the Gulf Beaches Public Library:
Author Talks
- Wayne Ayers, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. Then & Now. Book talk and lecture with a slideshow of old time beach photos, with plenty of bathing beauties, palm trees, and shots of old landmarks.
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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