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The Garden

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:31:03 +0000

The Garden is the city’s oldest restaurant and longest running Jazz Venue

The restaurant is open until 10 on the weekdays (later on special events) and a full menu until 12 on the weekends followed by a late night menu on Sat & Sun until 2am

The Garden proudly serves their food using only fresh local produce and seafood delivered daily. All items are made to order and they also use an extra virgin olive oil shipped directly from their family’s village in Sparta, Greece for that extra touch of quality.

Festivals of Speed 2012

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:22:35 +0000

Due to a huge showing of vehicles and attendees in 2011, Festivals of Speed has again expanded the St. Petersburg event to include Vinoy Park, Spa Beach, The Renaissance Vinoy Marina, North Straub Park, Bay Street Dr, 5th Ave NE, and Bayshore Drive NE spanning across the entire beautiful waterfront at the Renaissance Vinoy Hotel & Golf Club.

For full itinerary and event information, please visit www.festivalsofspeed.com

Book Signing at Starbucks

Bryan Wood — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:20:10 +0000

Bryan A. Wood, the author of ‘Unspoken abandonment,’ will make an appearance at the Starbucks in downtown St Petersburg. Bryan will discuss his book, the process of its production, and Bryan will answer questions from fans. Bryan will also sign copies of his book; a limited number of copies will be available for sale at the signing, or you can purchase your copy in advance through Amazon.

Bishop’s 2 Year Anniversary Party w/ Clinton Sparks & Open Bar

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:54:45 +0000

Come celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the upstairs lounge section of Bishop Tavern & Lounge. There will be an open bar from 9-11pm followed by music from multi-platinum, grammy nominated producer/songwriter Clinton Sparks.

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Martin Plowman & Friends Race Weekend Party at Suite Six

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:31:24 +0000

Join St. Petersburg resident and race car driver Martin Plowman at Suite Six this weekend as he hosts the biggest party during the St. Pete Grand Prix. A three day event kicking off Friday March 23rd and continuing through Sunday evening benefiting the Dan Wheldon Family Foundation and Snowball Express Foundation. Doors open at 12pm all weekend.

**Bring in your ticket from the race and receive a complimentary drink**

Friday, March 23rd
5-10pm Indy Race Driving Simulator
Appearance and meet and greet with Martin Plowman from 5-7pm
Sounds provided by DJ Fresh

Saturday, March 24th
5-10pm Indy Race Driving Simulator
Appearance and meet and greet with Martin Plowman from 8-10pm
Sounds provided by DJ Lesage
Complimentary VIP Bottle Service to the fastest male and female simulator divers.

Sunday, March 25th
Come watch the St. Pete Grand Prix on our 9ft projection screen and 4 other HDTV’s along with drink specials all day.

Sunday Evening – Martin Plowman & Friends Exclusive Event
Join Martin and other drivers and celebrities as he hosts the closing night party for the Grand Prix. Check in starts at 9pm

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Entrepreneur Social Club

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:04:29 +0000

The ENTREPRENEUR SOCIAL CLUB is a fun & productive way to connect with fellow Entrepreneurs & Business Owners every Thursday 6-8pm at NOVA 535 in downtown St. Pete. This fun & productive connection is different every week, is never cheesy nor boring. We do NOT discuss religion or politics, just real world solutions for you and your enterprise. Then we head downtown St. Pete for dinner and drinks afterwarrs. This is, by far, the most popular and productive group around.

http://www.entrepreneursocialclub.com/

LocalShops1.com Presents An Evening in the Courtyard

Mo Venouziou — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:50:12 +0000

There will be food and entertainment in Gulfport’s Art Village Courtyard on Sunday, March 11, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, at an event hosted by LocalShops1.com. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature the finalists in our “Best Couple” contest. Everyone attending is invited to hear their stories and participate as contest judges.

The finalist couples are vying for an $8,000 wedding package created by eighteen LocalShops1.com merchant partners, including a custom designed tux and wedding gown by The House of Renee Originals. These independent businesses remind us that shopping local is important not only for our economy, but also for sustaining community character.

Local Shops 1Card holders can present their card to enjoy free delicious appetizers provided by Tea & Me and Yummy’s. Cards will be available for purchase at the event, or can be bought in advance at many LocalShops1 member locations throughout the Tampa Bay region. There will be music and special entertainment, and select wine and beer will be available.

Come enjoy the fun and support the Buy Local movement with LocalShops1.com, the Tampa Bay Region’s leading voice for local, independent businesses with over 300 merchant partners and 12,000 registered shoppers. LocalShops1.com supports the Buy Local movement through advocacy, monthly Cash Mobs, and special events; and by encouraging shoppers to shop, dine and play local, since every dollar spent locally multiplies to build our community, improve schools and create jobs.

For more information please visit http://www.localshops1.com/event/courtyard or contact Mo Venouziou by phone (727) 686-3565 or email mo@localshops1.com.

A full list of sponsors is below:

Sponsors:

Absolutely Beautiful Flowers

A License to Cheat

Country Harvest Crafts Studios

Funky White Boy- DJ Service

Illuminated Publishing

Industrial Arts Center

Intensity Academy

Island Flavors And Tings

Kozy Kazual Wears

Linda’s Jewelry

LocalShops1.com

Makeup & Hair by Monique

Mobile Day Spa Creations

Stella and Dot Independent Stylist Shannon Gryde

T and Me

The House of Renee Originals

Three Birds Tavern

Your Fondant Memories

Yummy’s Restaurant

Official St. Petersburg Food Truck Rally

First Unity — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:50:31 +0000

Official St. Petersburg Food Truck Rally at First Unity Church
Saturday 3/10/12 11am-3pm

Event Info:
- Over a dozen Food Trucks
- Live Music
- All Ages
- Cash Only Event
- Covered Seating & Tables
- Meet your Community and enjoy some fine foods!

Sample quality foods from over a dozen food trucks! Visit the next food truck rally in North St. Petersburg, hosted by First Unity Church, a nondenominational all-inclusive, practical spiritual campus. This will be an all day event from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the parking lot with over a dozen food trucks! Sales are cash only for food and beverages. Covered seating and tables are available and all ages are welcome. Special drawing and prizes, plus live music!

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at Durty Nelly’s

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:51:31 +0000

Check out Florida’s own Red Jumpsuit Apparatus LIVE in concert at Durty Nelly’s Sunday, February 26th. Tickets go on sale to the general public 1/1/12. You can get advance tickets starting 12/16/11 at Durty Nelly’s if you mention I ♥ DTSP!

Vicki Genfan Live Performance + DVD Shoot

Zach Wendkos — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:18:50 +0000

Guitar superstar Vicki Genfan performs live at NOVA 535 in St. Peteon Monday, Feb. 13th at 7:30 PM. TrueFire will be filming the concert for a new live performance DVD and extends this special invitation to you to be a part of our audience. FIRST DRINK FREE PLEASE RSVP NOW!
You MUST RSVP if you want to come. There are limited seats available, so RSVP only if you can definitely make it.

Doors Open at 6:45pm
Concert Starts at 7:30pm

ABOUT VICKI GENFAN
Crowned champion of Guitar Player magazine’s Guitar Superstar competition, Vicki plays all the big international stages from Montreal’s Jazz Festival to Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival to Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival to top venues and Performing Arts Centers across the US. Learn more here: http://vickigenfan.com/