INDIAN SHORES - There is a saying that no matter how old a person is, or how experienced, there is always something new to be learned. Members of the Indian Rocks Beach Boat Club discovered that first hand on Jan. 28 when they had their boats inspected by the Coast Guard Auxiliary out of Madeira Beach.
Dozens of IRB Boat Club members met at The Pub for one of their monthly gatherings. Their boats were moored at the docks behind the restaurant and they had asked the CG Auxiliary to come and do the inspections. Experience had taught them there was always going to be something to attend to. Sure enough there was.
Larry Gellinger, human resource officer for the Auxiliary, said they are happy to carry out the inspections because there is a need to remind boaters of some basic safety needs.
BELLEAIR - Cardno TBE, the town of Belleair’s planning consultant, has reviewed the demolition permit application for the Belleview Biltmore Hotel and found the application to be insufficient.
The Cardno TBE report concludes that the application filed by Biltmore Construction, LLC does not meet the requirements of the town’s code of ordinances regarding historic preservation and related land development issues and is therefore incomplete and/or insufficient.
The report states that a complete resubmittal is required.
“Several parts of the application were deficient,” said Town Manager Micah Maxwell. “For example, the code as defined by the historic preservation ordinance requires a site plan for whatever the redevelopment will be. That is not defined in the application for a special certificate of appropriateness where they checked demolition, residential, new construction, single-family and multi-family.”
BELLEAIR - A group of citizens has scheduled a panel presentation involving issues related to the future of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel, Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., at Belleair Town Hall.
Panelists will include Sam McClelland, retired deputy tax collector, who will discuss the tax consequences of proposed projects; Milu McNay, real estate broker with views on the viability of development plans, and Sam Casella, certified town planner and zoning expert, who will address planning the development procedures of proposed land usage.
BELLEAIR - The Belleair Garden Club, 903 Ponce de Leon Blvd., will be the location of a fundraiser for Friends of the Belleview Biltmore, Thursday, Feb. 2, 6 to 8 p.m.
The cost is $20 a person, cash or check. Guest author BonSue Brandvik will be talking about her new book “Pearls: Spirits of the Belleview Biltmore.” She will personalize her book for a donation of $10.
Light refreshments and libations will be served. To reserve seats, RSVP to raeclaire@aol.com or call 804-4391.
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
Volunteer orientation LARGO - Volunteer orientation is Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to noon at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N. Attendees will discover fun ways to get involved at Heritage Village during this volunteer orientation. Volunteers can serve as a tour guide, museum greeter, historical house caretaker, receptionist, maintenance worker or grounds assistant. Call 582-2125 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
New Horizons for Widowed People meeting LARGO - New Horizons for Widowed People will meet Saturday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m., at west clubhouse of Imperial Palms Apartments, 101 Imperial Palms Drive. Dinner at a local restaurant will follow.
Call Dolores Ruskin at 584-0958.
Friends of the Largo Library book sale LARGO - The Friends of the Largo Library will host its winter book sale Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Jenkins Room of the Largo Library.
All books are 50 cents each. Buy two and get one free.
Proceeds will benefit the library, located at 120 Central Park Drive.
Call 586-7392.
Blessed Sacrament fundraising auction SEMINOLE - An annual fundraising auction will take place Saturday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 11501 66th Ave. N.
The auction will help raise funds to support classroom education. Cost is $25 a person. Call 391-4060.
Pinellas Seminole Woman’s Club fundraiser SEMINOLE - The Pinellas Seminole Woman’s Club plans its annual scholarship fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Harbourside, 401 Second St., Indian Rocks Beach.
The event will carry a Mardi gras theme with door prizes, lunch and a fashion show.
Tickets can be purchased for a $30 donation by calling Pat at 709-3778.
Card and game party ST. PETE BEACH - The St. Pete Beach Community Club plans its annual card and game party Saturday, Feb. 4, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Warren Webster Building, 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing games and cards and supporting a local philanthropic cause.
The event will feature door prizes as well as coffee and desserts. A donation of $4 to the club will be collected at the door. The party is open to the public.
For more information, call 360-8216.
Southern gospel concert and dinner ST. PETERSBURG - A free Southern gospel concert and dinner will be presented Saturday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., at Northwest Presbyterian Church, 6330 54th Ave. N.
For more information, call 544-4551.
• Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
Fresh Market on Corey Avenue Corey Area Business Association's Fresh Market on Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 16 through May 2012. The market will feature vendors of fresh and/or organic produce, plants and flowers, spices, foods, handcrafted items, arts and crafts. For vendor information, call Kathi at 727-498-8778. Corey Avenue is just off Gulf Boulevard in downtown St. Pete Beach. Parking is free.
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.
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