photos provided by wayne ayers sunken …...have plumber george turner, sr. to thank. the attraction...

JULY / 2009 ISSUE 6

Admirers of the ever-beautiful Sunken Gardenshave plumber George Turner, Sr. to thank. Theattraction began as a sinkhole in Turner's backyard.Turner acquired the land that would become SunkenGardens in 1903 as a home and garden site for hisfamily. Using knowledge of hydraulics gained in hisplumbing profession, Turner drained a lake in alarge sinkhole 15 feet below sea level, creating arich muck for the garden he planned. Turner thendesigned an elaborate drainage system which keptthe area from flooding and maintained idealconditions for his planned fruits and vegetables.The garden flourished in its rich, nourishingenvironment. Papayas and other exotic plants wereadded by Turner to the vegetables and citrus.Gardening turned from a hobby to a passion forTurner, and neighbors were soon stopping by onSunday afternoons to purchase produce and catcha view of his "sunken garden." By the 1920s, Turner had quit the plumbingbusiness altogether to devote his full-time attentionto gardening. He opened a nursery, and beganselling roses and other plants along with fruits andvegetables. The original entrance to SunkenGardens was built as a vegetable stand in 1924.The Turner property became a neighborhoodattraction, and tours of the grounds were offered fora nickel. The gardens had become all consumingfor Turner. Exotic plants and flowers replaced thefruits and vegetables.In 1935, Turner's Sunken Gardens was officiallyopened. For a 15 cent admission, visitors were

treated to a display that included 600 gardenias,700 azaleas and 35 species of palms along withhundreds of exotic tropical specimens.Three generations of Turners would guide thegardens' fortunes for the next 65 years. From the1950s to the late 1970s, Sunken Gardens grew tobecome one of Florida's top ten attractions.A major expansion of the Gardens' scope came in1967 when the Turner family purchased the CocaCola Bottling Company next door. The 1926Mediterranean Revival structure with its Moorishtowers became home to the King of Kings WaxMuseum and the World's Largest Gift Shop.The Gardens' allure, however, would decline overthe coming decades as competition from big themeparks threatened the more sedate Old Floridaattractions. Additions of a faux lava rock entryway,and bird shows in the 1980s, failed to stem a dropin attendance during a period of rising costs.The new millennium would see Sunken Gardens'closure by the Turner family… and their rebirth as abotanical treasure owned by the citizens of St.Petersburg. In 1999, city voters stepped forwardand approved a one-time tax that would restoreand revitalize the venerable attraction forgenerations to come.Today the new Sunken Gardens,shorn of kitschy features, ispresented as "a botanicalexperience, where dazzling beautyawaits with each surprising twist ofthe meandering walkways."

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Our July Issueof the DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER.We publish similar newsletters inthree other areas, Indian RocksBeach, Madeira Beach and Belleair. We publish this newsletter four timesa year, covering news and events ofthe immediate downtown area. Thisis covers some of our localattractions in the St. Petersburg area.If you know of news or events orrepresent one of the communitygroups in the area, please contactus. We want to cover your news.This newsletter survives on localadvertising. Please tell your homesuppliers such as pool companies,lawn care, electricians, etc about us.If you are a resident of zip code33701 and advertise, you willreceive a discount.You can read this newsletter onlineStPeteDowntownNewsletter.com.Read our Indian Rocks Beach,Belleair Area and Madeira BeachNewsletters - BeachNewsletters.com.

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A COLISEUM HAUNTING?Along the 4th Avenue N. corridor into downtown St. Petersburg stands theColiseum - a unique architectural icon from the city's past. Known as "ThePalace of Pleasure," it debuted in 1924 as the country's largest dance halland served as the city's premier entertainment venue for decades. Rex McDonald, a young banjo player in the Coliseum's house orchestra,began producing shows there in the 1930s. He booked many famous '30sand '40s entertainers, bringing the likes of Glenn Miller, Count Bassie, DizzieGillepsie, Louie Armstrong, Rudy Valle, Guy Lombardo, Duke Ellington andothers to St. Petersburg. Rex devoted most of his life to the Coliseum, and, ina sense, it rewarded him with his life-long partner. Thelma (known as "Boo"),a frequent visitor to the Coliseum's dance floor, became his wife in 1932.They ran the Coliseum until Rex passed away in 1984. Shortly after Rex's death, the first reports of phantom dancers at the Coliseumbegan to surface: the sound of shuffling feet moving in rhythm emanatingfrom the old darkened dance floor. Staff members from the 1980s wonderedif perhaps Rex had left behind more than just an entertainment legacy. Couldthose disembodied footsteps belong to the long ago dancers that oncetwirled and whirled on the Coliseum's dance floor, swinging to the music ofRex McDonald-the Banjo Man?This and other tales of haunted St. Petersburg can be heard nightly on the

St. Petersburg Ghost Tour. Visit www.ghosttour.com or call 727-894-4678.

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FFIIRRSSTT BBAAPPTTIISSTTFFAACCAADDEE Part of theFirst Baptist Church’sbuilding is staying, butnot all of it. In 1990,St. Peter's EpiscopalCathedral bought thebuilding just west ofWilliams Park at 120Fourth St. N., planningto either tear it downor sell it. They have

agreed to tear down the back while leaving theneoclassical facade including the thirty foot columns,and 40 feet of the building, intact. The undertaking, partof a $7.5 million dollar expansion by St. Peters, is to becompleted by the end of the year.___________________________________________________TTHHEE MMIISSSS FFLLOORRIIDDAA PPAAGGEEAANNTT and the Miss FloridaOutstanding Teen Pageant will be at the MahaffeyTheater, July 11. 46 Miss Florida contestants, and 30teen contestants, will be making appearancesthroughout the city July 5 to 11. _________________________________________________WWIINNDDOOWWSS FFOORR SSAALLEE Want an antique stained glasswindow from the First Baptist Church on 4th Street? Or achurch pew? They are for sale in a small storefront on4th Avenue and Beach Drive. Windows are $1000 to$1800, while pews, at 8 and 20ft are $350 each. Theyalso have bricks, tiles, pine flooring and baseboard.Sales benefit the Preservation of the Historic ChurchFacade. SarasotaSalvage.com or call 941-362-0803 _________________________________________________HHAALLFF PPRRIICCEE AADDMMIISSSSIIOONN The Museum of Fine Arts isoffering museum guests a half-price deal. During Julyand August you can go to the MFA for half theadmission price, but only 10am-Noon._________________________________________________DDOOWWNNTTOOWWNN DDRRIIVVEERRSS LLIICCEENNSSEE LLOOCCAATTIIOONN TheDepartment of Motor Vehicles and AAA have teamed upto help you get a driver's license downtown. Now, youcan go to AAA Auto Club, at 800 Second Avenue S. torenew or get a duplicate license, change your address,get an ID card and even register to vote. You don't haveto be a AAA member. Call 826-3600 for information.___________________________________________________PPAARRKKIINNGG MMEETTEERRSS Did you know there are close to1,000 parking meters downtown? The City has decidedto not move forward with a plan to enforce alldowntown meters until 10pm. This is good news forbusinesses staying open at night. Remember, there are

meters enforced until 11pm.They are clearly marked._________________________PPUUBBLLIICC SSCCHHOOOOLL SSTTAARRTTSSagain on August 25th. _________________________JJAAZZZZ AATT TTHHEE MMFFAA Fridaysfrom 6-9pm, at the Museumof Fine Arts, jazz bands willbe playing various styles ofJazz . Admission is $10 formembers and $15 for non-members. It continuesthrough August.

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NNEEWW HHOOMMEE AmericanStage moved into itsnew, modern theatre inMay. They offered theirfirst event, "Tuesdayswith Morrie" in June.Tony Award winningDoubt is their secondvenue. The new theatreis attached to the St.Pete College at thecorner of 3rd St North

and 2nd Avenue North, across from Williams Park.___________________________________________________FFLLOORRIIDDAA IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL MMUUSSEEUUMM on Second AvenueN. is open again under the umbrella of St. PetersburgCollege. The first exhibit, called "In A New Light" is acollection of art from the recently closed Gulf CoastMuseum. The FIM is open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays Noon to 5pm. Call 341-7904._________________________________________________NNEEEEDD AANNOOTTHHEERR CCOOPPYY?? The UPS STORE at 200 2ndAvenue S. has extra copies of this newsletter in the store. ___________________________________________________PPOOSSTTAALL FFOOOODD DDRRIIVVEE May 9th, during the annual

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the Pinellas Chapter ofthe National Association of Letter Carriers, West CoastBranch collected more food than any other region in theU.S., for a total of 1.7 million pounds. All the foodcollected in downtown St. Pete went to the Free Clinic."We received over 80 tons of food", says AngelSchumaker of the Free Clinic. "We were worried becauseon May 8th, our warehouse was completely empty." TheFree Clinic not only serves clients, it provides food to 60other agencies who feed the needy. "We want to thankthe over 300 volunteers that helped to collect the foodand unload trucks," said Schumaker. ___________________________________________________UUPPCCOOMMIINNGG SSTT.. PPEETTEERRSSBBUURRGG EELLEECCTTIIOONNSS for Mayor andfour council members will include a primary onSeptember 1st, and main election November 3rd. Voterregistration deadline is August 3rd. You may register atthe AAA Auto Club building at 800 2nd Avenue South._________________________________________________CCIITTYY CCOOUUNNCCIILL MMEEEETTIINNGGSS are three times a month: firstThursday at 8:30am, second Thursday at 3pm and thirdThursday at 3pm. Contact the city at 893-7117. _________________________________________________NNEEIIGGHHBBOORRHHOOOODD OOFF TTHHEE YYEEAARR The DowntownNeighborhood Association was named St. Petersburg“Neighborhood of the Year”. Because of that, during the13th Annual Florida Neighborhood Convention, July 9-11, they have been selected as one of the hostneighborhoods, and will share with Florida’sneighborhood leaders, a tour of the city’s most historicicons and the cutting edge art venues. _________________________________________________CCLLEEAANN UUPP TTAAMMPPAA BBAAYY!! Participate in the OceanConservatory Clean-Up July 18-20. The OceanConservatory will be conducting several clean-up projectsfrom the Pinellas Bayway to Fort DeSoto including TierraVerde and Bunce's Pass. See OceanConservatory.org. _________________________________________________OOUURR NNEEXXTT IISSSSUUEE IISS IINN OOCCTTOOBBEERR Read this issue, as wellas others, online at StPeteDowntownNewsletter.com. Thispublication survives on local advertising. Please supportthe people advertising here. If you are a resident of zipcode 33701, and you want to advertise, you will receivea discount. Call me for the next issue. Send yourcomments to [email protected]

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ST PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER SPECIAL RESTAURANT SECTION

Where to Dine OutsideDowntown!

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GOING GREEN: GOOD - BETTER - BEST by Mary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban SustainabilityWe hear about so many green practices that will conserve resources, save money and reduce our environmentalimpacts. But, when trying to reduce our impacts, it is never an all or nothing proposition. Pick a practice that worksfor you. Small changes add up. When it gets easy, you might be ready for the next level. Here are some examples:PPllaassttiicc GGrroocceerryy BBaaggss Good – Recycle the plastic bags, Better – Reuse the plastic bags several times before yourecycle, Best – Do not use plastic bags, have reusable bags handy for shoppingPPllaassttiicc WWaatteerr BBoottttlleess Good – Recycle the plastic bottles, Better – reuse the bottles and then recycle, Best – use areusable container with filtered water and eliminate the whole cyclePPaappeerr UUssee Good – always print on both sides of the paper, Better – use at least 30% recycled paper and print onboth sides, Best – always recycle your 100% recycled paper that is printed on both sidesEEnneerrggyy UUssee Good – put your computer and other equipment into power save mode when not in use, Better – shutdown computer, printer and other equipment when not in use, Best – shut down electronic equipment at the powerstrip to stop any energy use

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NEW IRISH PUB PaddyBurkes Irish Pub is underconstruction, and plansto be open any day. It islocated at 150 4th StreetSouth, east of the St.Pete Times building. Thesite was Sir Speedy. Thenew owners are Tim

Jones, Sebastian and Pam Huber and Allan Galeano(shown here reviewing plans). They will be open 11am-11pm weekdays and until 2am on weekends___________________________________________________FRESCO'S WATERFRONT BISTRO recently was granteda five year lease extension, as long as it keeps music levelsdown, and stops playing outdoor music by 10pm. Therehad been complaints, from nearby condo residents, aboutthe loud late-night music. Owner David Sockol promises tokeep an ear on the music and make everyone happy. TheCity is their landlord. ___________________________________________________DINER 437 Grillside Central, at437 Central Avenue haschanged owners again. That istwice in one year. The newrestaurant, called Diner 437, isowned by Kelly and Greg Pugh.They also own Ringside Cafe on4th Street N. The phone numberfor Diner 437 is 822-4370. ____________________________

A NEW CHAPPY’S IS COMINGSOON The owner of Chappy's onCentral Ave. (shown here) is openinga second restaurant on 4th Street,where Bonefish used to be. CalledChappy's Martini Bar & Grill, theyhope to open by mid-July.________________________________MORE GREEN CHILI The newrestaurant, Green Chili Indian Bistro,which opened on Central Ave. inMarch is already expanding. Theyhope to be finished by August. ________________________________

OLDIES BUT GOODIES The St. Pete Times recently ran astory highlighting the 25 most iconic Tampa Bayrestaurants. They had to be more than 25 years old. Thefollowing downtown restaurants were recognized: ConeyIsland Hot Dogs, opened in 1926, Chattaway openedin1951, El Cap opened in1964, and Pepin's Restaurantopened in1974. Others nearby were: The Garden, onCentral Ave, Harvey's Fourth Street, Fourth Street ShrimpStore and the Dairy Inn on MLK.___________________________________________________BEACH DRIVE SEAFOOD AND TAP HOUSE is stillunder construction, but on schedule to open in August.Located at 400 Beach Drive, it is owned by Steve Wesphalwho also owns Parkshore Grill. He also owns The Pub inIndian Shores. Check it out sometime when you are at thebeach.___________________________________________________RESTAURANT CLOSINGS:: GGaass LLiigghhtt CCaaffee 445 1st Avenue NorthGGrriillllssiiddee CCeennttrraall 437 Central (Now Diner 437)ZZaappaattaa’’ss MMeexxiiccaann RReessttaauurraanntt 111 2nd Ave NE

Restaurant News...

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ART NEWSSALVADOR DALI MUSEUM 823-3767www.SalvadorDaliMuseum.org

S’Real Fridays every Friday through August 28. Music, art, films - Dali style

THE ARTS CENTER 822-7872www.TheArtsCenter.org

June 12 - August 15 Wild Spirits June 12 - July 11 Academy Prep Student ExhibitionJune 12-August 15 Sexton Elementary School exhibitionJuly 12 - August 22 Lessons in CreativityAugust 28 - October 3 Lessons in Creativity TSeptember 4 - September 27 Member SeptemberSeptember 7 - October 25 Let’s Create! Summer Camp

Exhibition SATURDAY ART IN THE PARK 898-6061The outdoor art show in Williams Park is currently closedfor the summer. It will resume in October.GALLERY WALKHeld the second Saturday of each month. Mostdowntown art galleries stay open later on these nights.Some restaurants offer discounts, too. Starts at dark andcontinues until about 9pm

FLORIDA CRAFTSMEN 821-7391wwwwww..FFlloorriiddaaCCrraaffttssmmeenn..nneettNow - July 24th Paper: Off and On the WallDALE CHIHULY ART MUSEUMThe museum has broken ground and is underconstruction. Expect completion in 2010.

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM 341-7900at St. Pete Collegewww.spcollege.edu/FIMuseumNow - October 4 Gulf Coast Museum of Art Collection:A Celebration of Contemporary Florida Art and FineCrafts from the Southeastern United StatesMUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 896-2667 www.Fine-Arts.org Now - July 19th More

Than WordsNow - August 16 Andy

Warhol PortfoliosNow - September 6

Recent Acquisitions ofPhotography

Now - September 20Modern and Contemporary Prints

August 1 - September 27Latin American Art: Glimpses from the 1960s and 70s

September 12 - JanuaryLegends of photography:Major Works from the Museum Collection

SALT CREEK ARTWORKS/GALLERIES AT SALT CREEKwww.saltcreekartworks.com 896-8594A dynamic complex of artist’s studio space, galleries, and aUSF St. Pete classroom. It is the largest gallery space in theTampa Bay area that is not a museum. 1600 4th St.S.

Keith Haring, Andy Mouse (1986)Keith Haring artwork © KeithHaring Foundation - On Loanfrom Bank of America Collection

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THE MILLION DOLLAR PIERby Susan Robertson, The Pier Marketing DirectorThe Hurricane of 1921 played a significant role in thedevelopment of existing pier structures in St. Petersburg,destroying all the standing piers. The then eight-year-oldMunicipal Pier was severely crippled and in 1925 theMillion Dollar Pier was realized. Pledges of $300,000were raised and a $1,000,000 bond issue paid for thenew pier to be built in the same location as thedemolished Municipal Pier. This was to be the first city-owned pier in St. Petersburg’s history. The world famous Million Dollar Pier lived up to itslegacy when it opened in 1926. It was dedicated onThanksgiving Day in 1926, with ceremonies attended bymore than 10,000 people. The Mediterranean-revivalcasino style building featured a central atrium, an open-air ballroom with terrazzo floors on the rooftop and anobservation deck costing $998,279.18. The Pier becamea popular gathering place for card games, touristmeetings, community sings and fishing. Trolley tracks from downtown came into the casino andtrolleys parked under the portico. Later this car barn waswalled in for WSUN-TV's studios, where "Captain Mac"was seen in the 50's with his TV show for children. However, in late 1967, the 40-year-old, badly deterioratedbuilding was demolished. A temporary park wasestablished while the present day pier was constructed. The inverted pyramid pier that stands today has become alandmark in itself. Owned by the City of St. Petersburg,The Pier opened January 1973. In 1988, an extensiveremodeling was done, adding first floor retail shops andthe glass elevator. Today, it continues as a centerpiece ofSt. Petersburg's downtown waterfront with five stories ofshopping, dining and adventure. Visitors can find 16specialty shops, galleries and boutiques, four sit-downwaterfront restaurants, the food court, Pier Aquarium, aswell as outdoor water and land adventures. The Pier holdsmusic events, has an observation deck for viewing thestars, and visitors still fish and feed the pelicans – just likein the early days. The Pier is open 365 days a year, rainor shine, and holds over 300 activities annually. In 2004, the Engineering Department of the City of St.Petersburg studied the 100 year old pilings underneathThe Pier approach, surrounding the building andunderneath the first floor. These pilings are safe for use,but cannot be repaired and require total replacement.This is why the deliveries are brought up the center lane,as well as the Looper - to balance weight on the pilings. Last fall, the City of St. Petersburg held forums, andplaced an on-line survey on the City's website -stpete.org, and The Pier’s - stpetepier.com. From theseresults, The Pier Task Force, consisting of 20 membersof the community, will determine the "next generation" ofThe Pier. Their findings, posted on the City's website,will result in 4-10 alternative designs for The Pier to bepresented by the end of February 2010. You can stillparticipate in the on-line survey. The Pier is a landmark that, perhaps more than anypublic building, defines our city and reflects ourheritage. The Pier has undergone many changes overthe years, but it has always maintained its function as adowntown anchor, economic catalyst and amenity forlocal residents. The Pier is not just a downtown matter. Itis a matter of importance to the whole city and toPinellas County. We ARE St. Petersburg!

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ST. PETERSBURG’S DOWNTOWN FACILITIESFew cities have the wide variety of municipally-owneddowntown facilities that St. Petersburg has. Its inventoryincludes a botanical garden, world famous Pier, historicballroom, theater, domed stadium, outdoor baseballstadium, a marina, a maritime port and an airport.

Sunken Gardens isone of the city'smost uniquefacilities. In 1903,a plumber by thename of GeorgeTurner, Sr. boughtsix acres on FourthStreet, just north ofdowntown. Hedrained an ancientlake on theproperty, leaving arich soil bed to

nurture his favorite hobby - gardening. One of Florida'soriginal roadside attractions, he offered tours of thegarden for a nickel. After three generations, the Turnerfamily put Sunken Gardens up for sale and city votersapproved the purchase in a 1999 referendum. Since that time, the city has operated Sunken Gardens asa botanical attraction and also restored the Coca ColaBottling Company building (built in the 1940s), whichnow provides space for a gift shop, function rooms, theGreat Explorations Children's Museum, and retail spaceshared by Carrabba's Italian Grill and the Cold StoneCreamery. Last year, Sunken Gardens drew more than63,000 visitors for tours, cultural and educationalprograms and special events, such as weddings,meetings and festivals.Another unique facility is The Pier, with its world famous,inverted-pyramid design. The Pier is the seventhmunicipal Pier in the city's history, and welcomes morethan a million visitors each year to enjoy its restaurants,retail shops, an aquarium, community space andwaterfront activities. The facility is under privatemanagement by Urban Retail, a management companywith properties in 20 states. Lately, The Pier has been thefocus of much community discussion as the citycontemplates the facility's future. A deteriorated Pierapproach and the surrounding Pier head platform willrequire repair in the coming years. The city has $50million set aside for its redevelopment. A Pier VisioningTask Force has been appointed, and interested residentsare invited to take an online survey to gather communityinput at stpete.org.

In 1990, the city opened the Florida Suncoast Dome,now known as Tropicana Field. Once the Rays arrived totheir home field in 1998, the city negotiated a 30-year

use agreement with the team, which now operates thecity-built and county-owned stadium through 2027. Thecity does share in some revenue generated by each ticketsold to any stadium event and receives a portion of thenaming rights revenue, which is used for capital repairsand offsetting other expenses, such as traffic control. Inaddition to 81 home baseball games each season (andin 2008, post-season games), "the Trop" has played hostto the NCAA Men's Final Four, the Tampa Bay Lightning,Davis Cup tennis, NBA exhibition games, conventions,home and boat shows, top name concerts and more. This year, the Rays relinquished its management ofanother downtown facility, Progress Energy Park/Al LangField, when the Rays moved its spring training to PortCharlotte. This ended a 94-year legacy of spring trainingin St. Petersburg, the birthplace of spring training inFlorida. Al Lang Stadium has a glorious reputationthroughout the major leagues, as players from theCardinals, Giants, Orioles and the Rays enjoyedpostcard-perfect springtime weather and views ofsailboats in the bay just over the outfield wall. The city iscurrently seeking proposals from interested managementcompanies to operate the 6500-seat open air stadium asa baseball facility, for collegiate and amateur baseballevents. Last month, the Big Ten announced the BigTen/BIG EAST Baseball Challenge will bring 10 collegeteams to Al Lang next year from Feb. 26 to 28, 2010.

Next door to Progress Energy Park is the St. PetersburgMunicipal Marina, the state's largest with 660 slipsaccommodating vessels from 28 to 100-feet. Themarina, offers slips for "live-aboards" and features aShip's Store offering gasoline, boat supplies and more.Recent improvements at the marina included a new fifthdock, and courtesy docks for boaters coming downtownto visit any of its shops, restaurants or special events canrent a temporary slip using a timed parking meter. For larger vessels, St. Petersburg operates the Port of St.Petersburg, a deep water port on Bayboro Harbor nearthe Coast Guard station. Something new is rising on portproperty - the new headquarters of SRI St. Petersburg, tobe home to 100 SRI researchers and staff conductingcutting-edge R&D in areas such as marine science andtechnology, port security, energy and the environment. Completing the list of St. Petersburg's downtown facilitiesis Albert Whitted Airport. A spirited 2003 referendumsecured the airport's future on the downtown waterfront.The 110-acre facility handles 80,000 take-offs andlandings each year and is the home base to 185 aircraft.The airport provides various aviation services, includingaircraft storage, parking and fueling, flight training,charters and rental, aircraft maintenance, avionics, pilotsupplies, banner towing, car rental and sightseeing tours.Recently, the city opened a new terminal building whichincludes space for a restaurant tenant.

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A DOWNTOWN VIEWFROM DISTRICT 52By Representative Bill Heller, District 52

Here are a few pieces oflegislation that I believe will beof interest to the downtownarea.

Approved by Governor CristHHBB 11449955 PPrrooppeerrttyy aanndd CCaassuuaallttyyIInnssuurraannccee - On or after January 1, 2010, this billrequires a glide path for Citizen's rate increases until therates are actuarially sound. Rate increases are limited to10% for a single policy, excluding coverage changes andsurcharges. The bill also revises dates of insurer'scontract year for purposes of calculating insurer'sretention; requires State Board of Administration topublish statement of estimated claims-paying capacity ofHurricane Catastrophe Fund; provides dates on whichclaims-paying capacity of fund will increase; providesthat insurer may repair damaged property in compliancewith its policy; authorizes insurer to include in its ratesactual cost of certain reinsurance, etc. Without this bill,rates could increase anywhere from 40% to 75%.

HHBB 336600 GGrroowwtthh MMaannaaggeemmeenntt - Cites act as the"Community Renewal Act;" revises requirements foradopting amendments to the capital improvementselement of a local comprehensive plan; revisesconcurrency requirements; revises requirements for

adoption of impact fees; authorizes local governments touse the alternative state review process to designateurban service areas; provides for the assessment ofproperty receiving the low-income housing tax credit, etc.Vetoed by Governor Crist SSBB 771144 CCoonnddoommiinniiuummss - I supported this bill because Ifelt it was appropriate in this time of economic struggle.As a result of Governor Crist's veto and the Legislature'sfailure to address the foreclosure crisis, thousands ofFloridians who live in community associations will faceincreased association fees, also known as assessments,to comply with Florida law and make up for delinquentassessments unpaid by owners of foreclosed units. Thecondo reform bill would have fixed a glitch createdduring the 2008 session requiring condo owners topurchase specific insurance, and provide proof of thatinsurance to their associations. As a result of the veto,associations must continue to request proof of insurance,and may force insurance on owners who do not comply.The bill also would have extended the state-mandateddeadline for retrofitting fire sprinkler systems andexempted certain buildings from installing fire alarmsystems. To meet these requirements, unit owners willface increased assessments, which could push manyowners closer to foreclosure.

If you have any questions about these bills or anyquestions at all, my offices are always available to you.You can reach us at (727) 552-2573. It is my pleasureto serve you.

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ST PETERSBURG DOWNTOWN NEWSLETTER

ANNUAL SUNRISE SALE has move to a Saturday.Downtown Business Association sponsors its annualSummer Sidewalk Sale July 18th. This is the first time thesale has been held on a Saturday. Plan to shop fromdawn to dusk; It starts at 6:45am. If you wear pajamas,some businesses will give you a prize. Established in1973, the Downtown Business Association is a non-profitmembership association representing the arts, retail,restaurants, banking, utilities, city government and invarious other types of businesses with a common interestof promoting downtown St. Petersburg. Membershipmeetings are held the third Wednesday of every monthfrom 8:00-9:30am. Visit www.stpetedowntownbiz.comfor more information.________________________OVATION ALMOSTCOMPLETE Most of thework above street levelshops is nearingcompletion. The groundfloor facade has beenclad in simulatedlimestone and is startingto show its final textureand colors. Soon youshould see an amazingtransition from construction site to elegant homes.Completion is scheduled for August.___________________________________________________GREAT CLIPS CELEBRATES 5 YEARS! Great Clips, ahair salon on 3rd Street South in the University VillageShopping Center (near Publx) just had their fifth yearanniversary. Stop by and congratulate them!___________________________________________________SHUTTLE BUS FOR RAYS GAMES There will be freeshuttles to Tropicana Field for home games when theRays take on the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Soxand when there is a scheduled post game concert. Otherdates may be added during the season. Updatedinformation will be available at loopertrolley.com.Service starts 90 minutes before the game until 1 hourafter the game or concerts is over._________________________________________________GREEN BENCH FLOWERS is St. Pete's DowntownFlorist and has been for over 25 yrs. Located at 10 4thSt N, they are in the heart of downtown. Call 823-1414for more information. Mention "We Send Emotions" andreceive 10% off your first order (excludes holidays andwire orders).___________________________________________________DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION’Snext meeting, has several guest speakers. The topic istransportation and parking. Join them July 9th at 7pm inthe Sunshine Center, 330 5th Street N. The DNArepresents residents and homeowners from MLK Blvd. tothe waterfront. Call Marilyn Olsen at 898-8851 for moreinformation (www.StPeteDNA.org). ___________________________________________________CLOSED / MOVEDEEaarrtthh''ss TTrreeaassuurreess at 282 Beach Drive NENNeeoo SSoouull TTaattttoooo''ss at 701 1st Street North.CCeennttrraall AArrtt SSuuppppllyy at 1114 Central/Moved 2429 Central.FFiivvee FFiisshh SSppoorrttsswweeaarr at 3rd Avenue North.CCoonnddoo SSttuuddiioo at 429 Central Avenue.QQuueeeenn EEmmeerraalldd at 215 1st Street NENote: Mishalls Florists did not go out of business. Theymoved to 2920 Central Avenue

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MMoorree BBuussiinneessss BBrriieeffss......DOGGIE DINING In 2006,the Florida legislature passeda bill permitting restaurants toallow owners, with their dogs,in outside areas. The law wasa three year pilot program andexpired July 1. The legislaturerecently extended the law, but itwill not take effect until October1st. So for three months, technically, you are notsupposed to dine with your dog. Will anyone enforcethat. Who knows? Downtown restaurants who haveadopted the doggie dining policy, include: Cafe Alma,the Hooker Tea Company, Paciugo and Parkshore Grill. _________________________________________________TELETHON RAISES MONEY, The 2009 All Children'sHospital Telethon raised a grand total of $3,775,924. Allfunds raised through Telethon events go directly to AllChildren's Hospital. The All Children's Hospital Telethon ispart of the Children's Miracle Network, an alliance ofpremier hospitals for children. CMN is a non-profitorganization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for170 children's hospitals across North America throughpartnerships with their local TV stations._________________________________________________

LANDMARK DESIGNATION In April, the city'sCommunity Preservation Commission voted to make St.Peter's Episcopal Cathedral a historic landmark. St. Peter'sdates from 1889 and has served as an important spiritualand social center ever since. During World War II, it servedas a support center for military personnel livingdowntown. This designation means significant changes tothe exterior of the church, including demolition, must be

approved by the commission. _________________________SATURDAY MORNINGMARKET The popularmorning market has movedto its temporary new digs inthe Mahaffey ParkingGarage, at 400 First St. S.Until September 19th, visitSaturdays 9am to 1pm tofind a wide variety freshlocally grown produce,prepared food, gourmetbaked goods, plants,clothing, hand-crafted

housewares and gifts with live entertainment. For moreinformation, visit SaturdayMorningMarket.com. _________________________________________________SIGNATURE CONDOS IS FINISHING UP TheSignature Condo on 1st Street South plans to open itsdoors to new residents any day now. There are still unitsavailable. Call Debbie Newman 821-7300 to buy one. _________________________________________________MAKING DOGS SMILE There's hair on Broadway, andthere's hair on your dog's back. After 17 years of stylingthe former, and just months of grooming the latter, LarryBoyette has found that they can be much the same.Boyette, a groomer at Wags, was head stylist for theBroadway musical Curtains. "It's not just a haircut. It'sjust as artistic as what you are doing with people," saidBoyette. "I'd rather work with animals." Wags offersnatural pet care products and dog day care from 7 amto 6 pm allowing working folks to leave their dog for aday of luxury. Call 821-WAGS (9247) for more info.

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FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING AVAILABLE FORENERGY EFFICIENCY HOME IMPROVEMENTS

By James Stevenson, Extension Specialist, Pinellas County Extension

The recently-passed Stimulus Bill (The American Recoveryand Reinvestment Act of 2009) contains changes toprevious energy efficiency tax credits. These include:

· an extension of credits available for 2009 to 2010,· a credit amount increase from 10% to 30%,· credits formerly ascribed a dollar amount have been

converted to 30% of the cost of the project· maximum credit has been increased to $1500, except

for some major projects like geothermal heat pumps,solar panels and solar water heaters

· the $200 maximum per window has been removed, but windows must meet stricter efficiency requirements

WWiinnddoowwss aanndd DDoooorrss - Exterior windows and doors thateffectively reduce leakage, improve insulation and reduceheat transfer are eligible for credits. Exterior doors andwindows are given a “U-Factor” rating. The U-factor is ameasure of heat transfer through a window, door, orskylight, and indicates how well the product insulates.The lower the U-factor the better its insulation value. U-factor values range from 0.25 (most efficient) to 1.25. Toqualify for tax credits, it must be at least 0.30.Another performance rating, the Solar Heat GainCoefficient or SHGC, measures how well a productblocks out the sun’s heat. As with the U-factor, the SHGCis most efficient and effective when the rating is a lowernumber. Typically SHGC values fall in the 0.25 – 0.80range. To qualify for tax credits, it must be at least 0.30.Storm windows and doors are eligible for tax credits. Thecredit, as for external windows and doors would be 30%

of the total cost (NOT including installation) up to $1500.Storm windows and doors must be in compliance withthe 2000 International Energy Conservation Code or the2004 supplement of the 2003 Code. This would befound on the Manufacturer Certification Statement, asigned statement made by the manufacturer of awindow/door that certifies that the product or componentqualifies for the tax credit. If you purchase stormwindows/doors, keep a copy of this statement, althoughit is not necessary to submit a copy with tax returns.WWaatteerr HHeeaatteerrss - If your water heater is 10 years old ormore, it might be time to retire it. Water heating is oftenthe third largest energy expense in the home (afterheating and cooling) and can account for 13-17% ofyour utility bill (FCS3277, 2008.) Tax credits cover 30%(up to $1,500) of your purchase of a gas, oil, orpropane systems. Check for the EnergyStar label, andlook for an Energy Factor of greater than or equal to0.82. The Energy Factor (EF) is the ratio of useful energyoutput from the water heater to the total amount ofenergy delivered to the water heater. The higher the EFis, the more efficient the water heater (FCS3277, 2008.)Solar water heaters also qualify, but they must derive halfof the energy necessary to heat the water from the sun.Luckily here in Florida that is not much of a problem!RRooooffiinngg aanndd IInnssuullaattiioonn - As with most of the otherqualifying home energy-efficiency improvements, thereare tax credits for 30% or up to $1,500 (installation notincluded) for roofing and insulation improvements. AllEnergyStar rated metal and asphalt roofs qualify.There are other products that qualify for Federal taxincentives. Visit energytaxincentives.org for more info.

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AMERICAN STAGE July 24-August 16 “Doubt”, telling thestory of a 1964 Bronx Catholicschool in turmoil. Winner ofthe Tony Award for "Best Play"and Pulitzer Prize for Drama.823-7529 orAmericanStage.org FIRST FRIDAY of eachmonth, Central Avenue at 1stStreet - live bands, food, beer,and wine, 5:30-9:30pm. July3, Aug 7, Sept. 4FISH-FUL SATURDAY, The

Pier Aquarium Noon to 2pm Every other Saturday;PierAquarium.org 895-7437 FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM 821-0100Courage & Compassion: The Legacy of Bielski BrothersFragments: Portraits of Survivors Photos Jason Schwartz Jehovah’s Witnesses: Faith Under FireFOURTH FRIDAY, An evening event including jazzand food in Williams Park is taking a break until Fall. GALLERY WALK second Saturday each month July 11, Aug 8, and Sept 12.HISTORIC DOWNTOWN The Second Saturday of eachmonth, 10am-Noon sponsored by the St. PetersburgPreservation Inc. Meet at Central Ave. and 2nd Street, to visit Historic Buildings. 824-7802MUSEUM OF HISTORY August 8 and 9 Diversity inAviation Art Exhibit. www.SPMOH.orgRAYS BASEBALL, SummerConcert Serieswww.RaysBaseball.com July 11 Rays vs Oakland

with Smash MouthJuly 31 Rays vs Kansas City

with Flo RidaAug 1 Rays vs Kansas City

with DaughtryAug 15 Rays vs Toronto

with The B-52'sAug 22 Rays vs Texas

with Big & RichSATURDAY MORNINGMARKET Every SaturdayMorning at 9am to 2pmunder the MahaffeyParking Garage.

SUNKEN GARDENSSt. Pete's oldest living museum. YOGA with Haris in theGardens, Tues & Thur 10am - 11:30am, Sunday 1pm -2:30pm $10.

WESTWARD HO FROM THE WATERFRONT Tour thehistoric waterfront the fourth Saturday of each month,from 10am-1pm. Sponsored by St. PetersburgPreservation, Inc. Meets at 2nd Street and CentralAvenue. Call 824-7802 for more information

4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIESDOWNTOWNSaturday Morning Market

9am-1pm Mahaffey GarageFish-Ful Saturday at Pier

Aquarium Noon-2pmExtravaganza at the Pier

1pm - 4pm Cool DaddiesPoodle Skirts to ‘70s

1pm - 9pm Face painting fee for participating

1pm - 3pm GeorgeWashington character

3pm - 8pm Dance HeadsBe in a dance video

3pm - 8pm Live Remote WMTX-MIX 100.7FM

4pm - 5pm Drum Circle Facilitation5pm - 8pm Save the Radio - Alternative to Top 40

Rock'n Wings Concert at Albert Whitted Airport. Gatesopen at 3pm, music at 4pm

Fire Works Vinoy Park at 9pmJuly 5-11 MISS FLORIDA PAGEANTMISS OUTSTANDING TEEN FLORIDAProgress Energy Mahaffey Theatre www.MissFlorida.orgJuly 9-11 FLORIDA'S GREAT NEIGHBORHOODCONFERENCE www.StPete.org/Neighborhoods July 18 SUNRISE SALE Sponsored by the DowntownBusiness Association, Sunrise to Sunset,StPeteDowntownBiz.comJuly 18-19 COOL ART SHOW juried show at theColiseum, 736-2976 StPete.org/Coliseum July 30 MULTI-CHAMBER BUSINESS SHOWCASEColiseum from 4-7pm, 892-5202 AUG 1-2 AVIAN BIRD EXPO Exotic birds andsupplies, exhibits and sales, Coliseum 9am-4:30pm AUG 2 ANDY WARHOL FAMILY DAY Museum ofFine Arts, www.Fine-Arts.org 896-2667AUG 7 RON WHITE Behavorial Problems Tour ComedyShow, Mahaffey Theatre 7:30PM, MahaffeyTheater.comAUG 21 DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALSUMMER CELEBRATION Mahaffey Theater 7:30pm,www.MahaffeyTheater.comSEPT 6 FIRST TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS' GAMERaymond James Stadium, Tampa SEPT 12 MUSEUM DAY Most St. Petersburg museumsoffer free admission to residents SEPT 12 AIDS WALK ST. PETERSBURG 2009 NorthShore Park, 9am - Noon, AidsWalkStPetersburg.com523-2437SEPT 19 CRIME PREVENTION 5K RUNAND FAMILY FESTIVAL Campbell Park 9am - 3pmwww.PCUL.org, 327-2081 x 114SEPT 21 JOB FAIR Coliseum 10am-3pm, StPete.org/Coliseum or call 893-8523SEPT 26-27 FOLK FEST 2009 Central Avenue,between 11th & 13th Street. 9am - 6pm,CreativeClay.org 825-0515

Downtown EventsJuly - September

Doubt

Photo by Wayne Cathel,BelleairImages.Com

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