Christmas in July at
St. Bart’s Thrift Shop
Don’t wait until the last minute!
Start your Christmas shopping early.
St. Bart’s Thrift Shop is hosting
“Christmas in July” through July 21,
and there will be lots of Christmas
decorations along with many gift
ideas. So please come and either bring
your friends or tell them about the
event The thrift store is located in the
garden behind St. Bart’s Episcopal
Church, 3747 34th St. S. The store is
open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays
through Thursdays, Fridays from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be surprise
sale items each week.
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Gulfport Community
Players’ One-Acts
The Gulfport Community Players
present their 16th Annual Summer
One-Acts till July 17 at the Catherine
Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S.
This year ten original plays,
selected from over 300 submissions,
will be staged. The lineup includes
mostly comedies and several light
dramas and feature the work of two
local playwrights: Stan Gurvitz’
“Retired Life” and Patrick Brafford’s
“Bless the Child.” The ensemble
cast includes many local actors and
actresses.
Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
Performances are Thursday, Friday
and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday
and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16
and available at the Gulfport Beach
Bazaar (cash or check only) or online
at gulfportcommunityplayers.org.
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Florida West Coast
Orchid Society Meeting
The Florida West Coast Orchid
Society will meet on Thursday, July
14. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. for
an educational class. Following the
class and a short business meeting,
Michael Pollen of Art Stone,will
speak on “Preparing Plants for Show
Judging and the Show Judging
Process.” The meeting is at the
Pinellas Co. Extension Service, 12520
Ulmerton Rd. For information, call
727-420-7230 or 550-7993.
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Half-Price Sale at
Sophie’s Attic
The volunteers at Sophie’s Attic
are hoping everyone is enjoying their
summer. Now it is time for their
next big sale. Looking for new-to-you
summer clothing? How about getting
ready for winter? They have many
racks of half-price clothing. Lots
of nice items to choose from. They
are getting in lots of leftovers from
moving sales and yard sales. And,
of course, as usual, everything is
washed before it is put out for sale.
Come on in and save big! Not sure
where they’re located? Sophie’s Attic
is a mission outreach of First United
Methodist Church of Gulfport,
on 53rd Street, near 28th Avenue
South. They are open Fridays and
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Scott & Patti Show
Returns to freeFall
The Scott & Patti Show returns
to freeFall Theatre, 6099 Central
Ave., for a one-night-only return
engagement. “Scott & Patti: On
Broadway” plays freeFall on July 23
at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and already
going fast.
This new show is filled with classic
songs, bad jokes and more sequins,
wigs and beads than Dolly Parton’s
tour bus.
For more information and tickets
visit freefalltheatre.com or call 727498-5205.
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of the 10-song CD compilation. A
cover photo and short biography will
accompany each song. Each chosen
participant will receive 50 copies to
sell or give away.
CDs will also be available for
purchase through ProSuzy.com to
help pay for the initial production
expenses and to help promote these
musicians through their various
events. Every applicant will receive a
free musicians listing on the ProSuzy
musicians directory.
Musician Mp3 recordings should
be sent to [email protected]. Contact
information should be included such
as email address, website, Facebook
link, media press kit and phone
number. CDs will be available on
October 16 for distribution.
Deadline for this opportunity is
September 15. Contact Lynn and
Amy at [email protected]. Subject
headline should be Tampa Bay
Women Musicians.
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Meet the Candidates
for State Senate
Gulfport is now in a new State
Senate District, SD19, so the
candidates running for the seat are
all new to local voters.
The Gulfport Democratic Club will
host a Meet the Candidates Night
on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 to 8
p.m. It will be held at the Peninsula
Inn, 2937 Beach Blvd. S. They have
invited all the Democratic and nonpartisan candidates to attend.
This is a great chance to meet
all the candidates. The race will be
decided at the primary level. So it is
very important to get it right at this
level. Everyone is welcome at this
free event. There will be a cash bar.
If you have any questions please
call April Thanos at 206-501-7836,
Paul Ray at 727-698-9847 or Bonnie
Sklaren at 727-637-2249.
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Any Thursday in August
Women Musicians
Wanted for Compilation
ProSuzy is looking for 10 women
musicians in the Tampa Bay area
who want to be part of a new Tampa
Bay women musicians collective CD
song compilation.
The compilation will debut at the
upcoming Gulfport Peace, Love &
Women Music Festival on October
15, from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Gulfport
Casino. The selected musicians will
perform their original song in the
festival and more songs of their
choosing. Sound engineers and
equipment will be available.
To be considered, each musician
should submit one original, upbeat,
professionally recorded song. Their
song, if accepted, would be part
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Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
Antique Doll Raffle at
Philip Benjamin Towers
The Philip Benjamin Tower
Residents Association, 250 58th St.
N., will be selling raffle tickets for a
pair of antique porcelain Goldenvale
Mom and Pop 3-foot-tall dolls with
platforms. Tickets will be on sale
from July 7 through July 21.
The winning ticket will be drawn
on Thursday, July 21, during bingo
intermission. For tickets, see sellers
at the lobby cafe, Katz Korner,
Monday though Friday from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Tickets will also be available
at any of the Monday through
Thursday Social Hall events. For
further information call George at
727-367-3383.
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Gulfport Recreation
2016 Summer Program
Registration continues for the
2016 Summer Program for children
who have completed kindergarten
thru age 14. Hours of registration
are Monday through Friday from 9
a.m.to 5 p.m. Post camp (August 1
to 5) cost is $80 for each week, which
includes field trips. Post camps are
limited to 55 Gulfport residents only.
The six-week program (June 20 to
July 29) cost is $270 for residents and
$340 for non-residents, which does
not include field trips. There will be
25 available spots for the discount
rate for Gulfport residents in need of
assistance. Eligibility requirements
for the discount is either a letter from
the child’s school verifying the child’s
acceptance of free/reduced lunch or a
letter verifying the child’s acceptance
of assistance from financial aid or
a related program. The Gulfport
Recreation Center participates in
the Summer BreakSpot Program
which provides free nutritious meals
(breakfast and lunch) to children
who may not otherwise have access
to healthy food when school is out.
Summer camp hours are from 7:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with extended
hours available until 6 p.m. for an
extra charge. Detailed pricing is
currently available at the Recreation
Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. or online
at mygulfport.us and follow the
links: City Departments, Recreation,
Recreation Center.. Call 727-8931068 with any questions.
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Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
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Obituaries
BUNS,
FRED
A., 92, of St. Pete
Beach,
passed
away July 9. Born
in
Baltimore,
MD, Fred came to
Florida in 1983 after
living in Gainesville
and Alexandria, VA. A longtime
retail and real estate entrepreneur,
Fred was engaged in many aspects
of life within the community. While
living in Gainesville, his family was
a founding member of Congregation
B'nai Israel. An active and generous
member of Congregation B'nai Israel
of St. Petersburg, Fred served in many
capacities, including past treasurer,
cemetery committee member, and
new building committee member.
His generosity was instrumental in
funding the library, pre-school, Ner
Tamid, Tree of Life, and the Buns
Technology Fund. Fred was also a
member of the CBI Men's Club and
TOP. He was a supporter of Chabad
of St. Petersburg. In Alexandria, his
generosity supported Agudas Achim
Congregation. Fred proudly served
in the U.S. Navy, and was a Mason
and Shriner. Survivors include his
wife, Kathleen Smith-Buns; sons,
Jack (Judy) and Phillip (Rachel);
daughters, Barbara Cabiac (Charles)
and Ethel Buns; six grandchildren
and
seven
great-grandchildren.
Donations would be appreciated
to the Buns Technology Fund at
Congregation B'nai Israel, Chabad of
St. Petersburg or Suncoast Hospice.
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KOLLITIDES,
GEORGE
K.,
cherished husband,
father, grandfather,
brother,
uncle
and
friend
to
many,
George,
of
Charlestown,
RI and Gulfport, FL passed away
tragically during a visit to his birth
country, Greece, on June 24. George
saw life as an adventure of his own
design. Immigrating to the U.S. in
1958, he fell in love with America
and chose to make it his home,
becoming a proud U.S. citizen in
1971. He married Loret Savage
Kollitides in Manhattan, NY, and
was later a joyful parent to George II
and Melissa. A graduate of Hunter
College, NY, George retired from
Melard Technologies in Armonk,
NY, where he was Vice President of
Manufacturing. In 1999, he moved
fulltime to his beloved home in
Charlestown, RI, where he reveled
in boating, clamming, motorcycle
riding, gardening, fixing, and helping
neighbors. He began spending
winters in Town Shores, Gulfport, in
2006, where he so enjoyed his everexpanding circle of friends. He was
recently a member of the board of the
Lancaster building. With his zest for
life and huge heart, George made all
he encountered feel special; he will be
deeply missed. George is survived by
his wife, Loret, two children, George
II and Melissa, and three grandsons,
George III, Edward and William.
For information on services, visit
averystortifuneralhome.com.
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IN MEMORIAM
Jeff "Doc" Douglas
It has been five years since we were
at O'Maddy's Breakfast Club.
We still miss you!
You are in our hearts.
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Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
Cruise Drawing at
Senior Center
The Gulfport Senior Center
Foundation is holding a drawing for
a Caribbean Cruise. The prize is an
8-day 7-night all-inclusive cruise
for two, with stops in Costa Maya,
Mahogany Bay and Cozumel. It takes
place from July 8 to the 15, 2017.
The drawing will be held on
January 31, 2017. Tickets are only
$20 and are available at the Senior
Center and the Artwalk. For more
information call the Senior Center
Foundation at 727-893-1244.
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“The Light in the Plaza”
at freeFall Theater
The freeFall Theater, 6099 Central
Ave.,will present “The Light in the
Piazza.” The romantic musical runs
through July 17.
Tickets can be obtained by
contacting the freeFall box office
at freefalltheatre.com or by calling
727-498-5205. There are discounts
for seniors, teachers, students and
members of the military. Rush tickets
Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
available for students and members
of Actor’s Equity Association (ID
required). Get group rates and
information by calling Matthew at
727-498-5205, ext. 7.
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Artists Create Geckos
for Charity Auction
Seven larger-than-life geckos will
be the centerpiece of a live auction
to benefit local charities. The geckos
will be created according to each
artist’s individual concept. All seven
geckos can be seen for the first time
at the Second Annual Gecko Artists’
Show during an opening reception on
Friday, August 5 at the Catherine
Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave.
S. from 6 until 8 p.m. The show
will also feature selections from the
participating artist’s regular body
of work in a variety of media. The
reception is free and open to the public
and will also include complimentary
hors d’oeuvre and a cash bar. The
selection of artists’ other work will
continue to be displayed through
the month of August, but following
the reception, the geckos themselves
will be moved to preview locations
in venues throughout Gulfport’s
waterfront village. The geckos will
then go up for auction at the eighth
annual Gecko Ball on Saturday,
August 27 at the Gulfport Casino
Ballroom.
All Gecko events are sponsored by
the non-profit Gulfport Merchants
Association and a portion of proceeds
benefits local charities each year. For
more information on the Gecko Ball
go to visitgulfportflorida.com.
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Investigate the Incredible
at St. Pete Community
St.
Petersburg
Community
Church, 4501 30th Ave. N., invites
everyone to a fun back-to-school
event. “Investigating the Incredible”
will take place on Saturday, July 23,
from 1 to 3 p.m. At this event children
will experience hands-on learning
and discovering. There will also be
games, activities, school supplies,
and something for the whole family.
For more information, call 727525-0012 or visit spcc.church.org.
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Join Pass-A-Grille
Shuffleboard
The Pass-A-Grille shuffleboard
club is looking for players. They play
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10
a.m., January through March. All
are welcome. Any questions call 727360-1858 or 727-367-6937.
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Mean Mary Sings
at Sacred Lands
Sacred Lands will host Mean
Mary’s Sweet Tour on Saturday, July
30 at 8 p.m. Mary will perform songs
from her new CD “Sweet” and discuss
her newest novel. Country singer/
songwriter, Mark Huhta will open the
show at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $15.
There will be a healthy homemade
meal for purchase separately for $8.
Sacred Lands, 1700 Park St., is
one of the most unique historical
and
scenic
botanical/waterfront
sites in the county. For directions,
parking info, or questions call 727357-3592 or 727-347-0354 or visit
sacredlandspreservation.org.
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Adaptive Sports Clinic
at St. Pete College
In recognition of the 26th
Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, St. Petersburg
College will host a Wheelchair and
Adaptive Sports and Fitness Clinic
at Gibbs Campus, 6605 5th Ave. N.
The event will take place,
Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the
SS building. The clinic is designed
to bring awareness about adaptive
sports to college students and
athletes of all ages. The clinic is open
to the community with a focus on
families and organizations interested
in adaptive sports and those with
wheelchair and physical disabilities.
Adaptive Sports community role
models will be on hand to share their
experiences.
The clinic is free. All are invited
to come out and join in the Question
and Answer session, breakout
sessions and to discuss adaptive
sports opportunities. St. Petersburg
College Accessibility services will be
available for those requiring specific
accommodations. Register at: web.
spcollege.edu/survey/21405.
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Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
Crossword Puzzle Solution on Page 20
Musical
Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Gentle
persuasion. It's not your forte. After
all, you're the sign of the warrior, who
suits and arms up then goes all in for
the victory and the spoils. But there's
more than one way to win. Often
the victory happens without a fight.
Your best wins of the week will be the
result of persuasion and enticement.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll
hear honey-speak, sticky in its intent.
What's the motive? For some it's
easy to say, "I love you." You deserve
assurances beyond what can be offered
in words. The ones who pay attention,
who listen and are fascinated by you
– those are the ones who are showing
love. Keep reminding yourself of this.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You
won't have your usual ease in relating
to people: Instead, you'll find it even
easier than usual. Your social vibes
are so hot, in fact, that you'll feel in
sync with nearly everyone you meet.
Offers and invites go along with that.
If you say yes to everything, you'll be
miserably busy. Always leave yourself
an out.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Recent
weeks have worked on your patience
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and run you around a bit, too –
sometimes unfruitfully. Now instead
of chasing after every promising
opportunity, you're in a mood to
let the offers come to you. How do
you know they will? Because you're
building an excellent lure. Work it till
it works.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You allow
yourself to be vulnerable around
those you trust. Your guard goes
down; your availability goes up. This
is why the people you care about most
have the greatest potential to bust
up your day. Chances are, they don't
mean to do this, but they will, and for
the dumbest reasons. Anticipate and
ward the dynamic off.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're
not looking for an ironclad alliance.
In fact, because you are so true to
your word and will go so far in the
name of honor you are very slow
to make promises or even casual
commitments. However, something
so good comes along this week – way
too good to miss. Go with heart. Go all
in.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People
want what they look at. They look
at what's in their face. They face
where their feet are pointed. They
point their feet at the leader. You'll
be the leader and in a position to
make people want things they didn't
want before. To wield the power
responsibly, ask: How can you make
people want what's good for all?
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You
tried so hard to make it work, and it
just wasn't to be. There is much to be
learned in a mismatched situation.
The contrast of that to what happens
this week will make life profoundly
sweet. There are needs and niches
to be filled and you sense which
opportunities are the best match for
you – brilliantly so!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
It's not about hitting the work harder
or trying to produce more; it's about
showing up to have fun, contribute
joyfully and bond with the people
around you in the process. Your
"sportsmanship" is stellar this week
and you have the potential to be the
most valuable player on the team -the glue that makes it all work.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
We each see the world through a
unique lens. Life, when it heats
up and forces us in one direction or
another, has a way of curving those
lenses. Differences of perspective are
differences of reality. Talk to many
about your problem. How do they see
it? Viewing it a new way – that's how
you'll change the game.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To
some extent, you'll be a manager.
You'll be in a position to choose which
role to fill and to cast a few others in
roles as well. Your decisions about
who would be best suited for each job
will make a remarkable difference.
Success will boil down to positioning
and timing. If there is no deadline,
impose your own.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What
good is a heads up when you can't
do anything about the impending
occurrence anyway? Worrying about
a future that is out of your control is a
waste of energy. But getting a handle
on the pieces that are well within
your ability to steer will be not only
wise but also crucial to your sense of
satisfaction this week.
Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
The Gabs
Ray Dumke, Fort Lauderdale:
“We should be more aware of our
surroundings and be more courteous
toward other people. And be more
open minded towards other people
and their concerns.”
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What can we as individuals do to end the
cycle of violence affecting our country?
Hao Tran, Fort Worth, Texas: “We
need to be model citizens. It starts at
home … being good parents, working
with our community. Whatever
our religion is, to provide peaceful
solutions rather than resorting to
anger or to violence.”
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Linda Miller, St. Petersburg: “To
not be judgmental. To love. … We
don’t know the other person’s story.
The key thing is instead of focusing
on our differences, to focus on what
we have in common, not on what we
don’t have in common.”
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Michelle Oropesa, Fort Lauderdale:
“More communication and understanding. For everyone to understand
each other’s side without judgment.
It’s important to put yourself in
someone else’s place.”
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Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016
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This Week's Solutions
Save Our Strays
Say hello to Theo and Mo. The
tuxedo boys love to entertain.
Less than 3 months old, the pair
has been neutered, completely
vetted and microchipped. Come
and meet Theo and Mo in their
foster home in St. Pete by calling
727-545-1116. More cats may be
seen at saveourstraysinc.com.
SPCA
How can anyone resist that face? Say hello to Lyla! Lyla
is a sweet 3-year-old girl and is available for adoption
right now at SPCA Tampa Bay. This little girl is as
happy as can be, and her little tail is always wagging.
If you’re looking for a pal who will keep you smiling,
then look no further than Lyla. Meet Lyla and others
at SPCA Tampa Bay today, 9099 130th Ave. N., or visit
SPCATampaBay.org.
Pet Pals
Zeus is an 8-year-old male Chihuahua mix. This guy
is all ears and tail wags, and ready for a new home. No
small children please, and a meet is needed for other
dogs. Zeus is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped,
and his adoption fee is $200. For more information,
call 727-328-7738 or visit petpalanimalshelter.com.
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Clean-up, from front page
thinking they’re jellyfish. And plastic
rings that connect bottles because
birds have a tendency to get their
neck stuck in those. And cigarette
butts – they don’t biodegrade; it
takes about 10,000 years.” Along
with those they also found plenty of
fishing line, Styrofoam, aluminum
cans, plastic bottles, and paper,
they said. Tampa Bay Watch
spokeswoman Rachel Arndt said
Tuesday that with five of the seven
sites reporting, 211 volunteers had
collected 179 bags of trash weighing
about 2,685 pounds.
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Time to Watch for Sea
Turtle Hatchlings
Residents
and
owners
of
beachfront properties are reminded
of the “lights out” ban as the first
group of sea turtle hatchlings is
expected to make its way to shore
in a few weeks. Some of the first sea
turtle eggs are expected to hatch in
early July.
Sea turtle eggs typically take just
under two months to hatch. Most
Pinellas County beach communities
have ordinances in place prohibiting
lighting that casts glare onto the
beach during turtle nesting season,
which ends on October 31.
The Pinellas County beachfront
area averages about 120 nests per
season and each nest can contain, on
average, 100 to 110 eggs.
If residents encounter a turtle,
eggs or hatchlings; they should turn
off outside lights, draw drapes and
avoid using flashlights or fishing
lamps on the beach.
Do not pick up hatchlings heading
toward the water, shine lights
or use photo equipment with a
flash. Hatchlings use starlight and
moonlight reflecting off the water
to find their way to the ocean, and
if they become misled by artificial
light, they can become disoriented
and die.
Residents are urged not to
approach or harass adult turtles as
they make their way back to sea.
If residents spot turtle tracks or
what might be a nest that does not
appear to be protected by stakes or
ribbon, call the Clearwater Marina
Aquarium at 727-441-1790, ext. 224.
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Gabber July 14 - July 20, 2016