senior voice america - march 2011

VOL. 31 • NO. 3

MARCH 2011

By Matthew Wiseman, Editor Senior Voice America

In just about every building from the 1920s in Downtown St. Petersburg, you’ll see a plaque or hear a story about how Babe Ruth ate, slept or caroused there. The Bambino’s appetites were as legendary as his performance on the field; and every spring, he’d come to Tampa Bay to train.

Since 1908 teams have made their way to Florida this time of year. The Tampa Bay area in particular gets the most MLB teams.

The weather is perfect, the competi-tion is fierce — especially among the young players — and you never know when you will see a preview of the next World Series or even a pre-season brawl that sets the tone for the year.

In 2008, the Yankees Shelly Duncan tried to stretch a single into a double.

He was out by a country mile, but slid spikes-high into the Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura, touching off one of the largest brawls in the his-tory of baseball.

There were nearly a hundred players on the field and the Rays and Yanks battled it out with bats or fists the rest of that season. The Rays went on to win American League Championship Series and make their first World Series bid.

MLB is meticulous about scrubbing the internet for video of brawls. (It’s not hockey, afterall.) Still you can catch a home video of the Rays famous fight here: http://bit.ly/enA1cX.

Our Rays won the AL East again in 2010, posting a 96-66 record, which was one game short of being the best team in baseball.

The dream of returning to the World Series got cut short by the Texas Rang-ers lead by pitching ace Cliff Lee who

single handedly silenced the Rays bats in two games.

The end of the 2010 season saw the departure of Carl Crawford (Red Sox), Carlos Peña (Cubs), Rafael Soriano (Yankees) and Jason Bartlett (Padres).

Evan Longoria remains to play third base; Ben Zobrist returns; and we picked up veterans Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez. Desmond Jennings is the rookie to watch.

David Price, James Shields and Jeff Niemann will lead the starting pitch-ers; and Joel Peralta was added as a closer.

One of the tough choices a baseball fan faces this time of year is what game do you go to? There’s no way you can see them all, and sometimes your fa-vorite team might be in two places at once if it’s a split-squad game.

Regardless of where you spend your afternoon or evening, you’re sure to en-joy America’s Pastime.

Here is a quick guide to teams in our area, known as the Grapefruit League, followed by a list of Arizona’s Cactus League teams:

TAMPA BAY RAYS

2010: 96-66 • AL EastCharlotte County Sports Park

2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte(727) 825-3154

www.raysbaseball.comOur Rays won the AL East last

year, but got frustrated in the playoffs by red hot Ranger Cliff Lee. We lost some veterans to free agency, but add-ed Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez. The Rays have consistently produced good young players. Spring is a great time to see the next Evan Long-oria.

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Please See SPRING, Page 2.

In 2010, the Rays introduce a unique promotion: Senior Prom for Senior Citizens. The idea came from a Pepsi commercial where third baseman Evan Longoria suggests it to Johnny Damon (then a Tiger) during a game. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, Longo’s fiction became fact when more than 2,000 seniors came out for this special game where they were invited to dance at center field to Elvis and Sinatra impersonators. The Rays beat the Rangers 8-6, and Fay Sanders was crowned Prom Queen and Bob Todd was crowned Prom King. The 2011 Senior Prom for Senior Citizens will be April 6 when the Rays play the Angels. See the Pepsi commercial that started it all here: http://bit.ly/9pEJRh.

In a 2008 Spring Training game, the Yankees Shelly Duncan slides spikes-high into the Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura, touch-ing off one of the largest brawls in the history of baseball. More than 100 players met at second base.

The Red Sox go green for St. Pat-rick’s Day. You never know what you’ll see at Spring Training Base-ball.

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The word posh, which denotes luxurious acco-modations, supposedly originated when ticket agents in England marked the tickets of travelers going by ship to the Orient. It’s short for “Port Out, Starboard Home,” which would put the pas-sengers on the shady side of the vessel when it passed through the Mediterranean. Is it true? What do you think? Email your answer to [email protected].

By Evan Gold, Publisher Senior Voice America

After 30 years of publishing, Senior Voice of Florida is making some pretty substantial chang-es. We hope you will enjoy what we’ve done, and share our free newspaper with your friends and neighbors. Our goal is to be Tampa Bay’s leading voice for active mature adults.

As you can see from the front of the paper, we have had a slight name change. While our goal is to grow the paper beyond Tampa Bay, this specific and original edition will always be dedicated to Tampa Bay seniors.

This is your chance to get active with Senior Voice America. We want to hear more from our readers. Send in your photos of Bay Area Happen-ings (past and present) and let us know what you want to see in the paper.

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This weekly show will focus on everything re-lated to living an active mature lifestyle. Some up-coming topics will include: health tips, financial information and events popular with seniors around Tampa Bay.

There is currently no radio show like it in our market. It’s radio for you, our loyal Senior Voice readers.

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We look forward to bringing you Senior Voice America for another 30 years, and hope you keep coming back to Senior Voice America for all our quality information.

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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

2010: 97-65 • NL EastBright House Networks Field

601 Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater(727) 442-8496

philadelphia.phillies.mlb.comWon the most games in

2010. After winning the World Series in 2008, the Phillies beat the Reds in the first round of the playoffs, but came up short against the Giants in the NLCS.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS

2010: 85-77 • AL EastDunedin Stadium

311 Douglas Ave, Dunedin(727) 734-7661

www.bluejays.comNew Manager John Farrell

will try to rebuild the Blue Jays. If you want to visit the Rays on the road, Toronto is a great choice. Museums, theaters, attrac-tions… enjoy visiting one of the world’s truly multicultural cities.

NEW YORK YANKEES

2010: 95-67 • AL EastSteinbrenner Field

1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa(813) 879-2244

www.legendsfieldtampa.comOne of the Rays two arch

rivals. The Yankees field a com-petitive team almost every year. With their spring training facili-ties in Tampa and the Stein-brenner family’s ties to the region, there are thousands of fans in the area. The Yankees and Rays al-ways pack the Trop.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES

2010: 57-105 • NL CentralMckechnie Field

1611 9th Street W., Bradenton(941) 748-4610

pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.comNeed to rebuild to be com-

petitive. The Pirates have been training in Bradenton and playing games at McKechnie Park for 40 years. Parking can be a challenge at the one-of-a-kind “neighbor-hood” ball park. The stadium add-ed lights in 2009, so night games are scheduled.

CINCINNATI REDS

2010: 91-71 • NL CentralGood Year Ballpark1933 S Ballpark Way

Goodyear, AZ(623) 882-3120

www.cincinnatireds.comSo long Reds. This is the first

season since 1946 the Reds have not come to Florida. The Reds moved their training camp to Goodyear, Ariz., near Phoenix. We’re listing them here simply be-cause of the move. See the quick list of Cactus League teams at the end of this article.

DETROIT TIGERS

2010: 81-81 • AL CentralJoker Marchant Stadium

2301 Lake Hills Blvd., Lakeland(866) 668-4437

detroit.tigers.mlb.comA day of near perfection.

On June 2, Armando Galarraga had a perfect game going with 2 outs in the top of the ninth when

first base umpire Jim Joyce made a controversial call, ruling Jason Donald safe at first when video re-play showed he was out. Joyce lat-er said “I just cost that kid a perfect game, I thought he beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the throw, until I saw the replay.” Later Galarraga told reporters Joyce apologized to him directly and gave him a hug. Despite large fan support for overturning the call, Bud Selig let the call stand.

ATLANTA BRAVES

2010: 91-71 • NL East

Champion Stadium Walt Disney World700 S. Victory Lane

(407) 839-3900atlanta.braves.mlb.com

Looking to make the Play-offs again. The Braves had a great season in 2010. Their Spring Training facility at Disney is one of the most popular for families. The Rays don’t make it there, but the Braves have some hot matchups.

HOUSTON ASTROS

2010: 76-86 • NL Central

Osceola County Stadium631 Heritage Park Way, Kissimmee

(407) 839-3900houston.astros.mlb.com

Looking to rebuild. The As-tros have been quiet the last few years. They finished 15 games back in 2010. They face the Rays at home on March 24.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning welcomed three World War II veterans and a group of retired Marines at the Feb. 23 game against the Phoenix Coyotes.

Cpl. Anthony Donofrio was at center ice dropping the puck. Donofrio enlist-ed in the service in 1943 and served as a member of the 13th Marine Regi-ment, 3rd Marine Division.

Joining him was Cpl. Bill Baker, who was wounded in combat while serving his country as a member of the 28th Marine Regiment, Delta Company, 3rd Battalion.

Also at center ice was Cpl. John Res-idence, who also enlisted in 1943 as a member of the 13th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.

A group of retired Marines led fans in the traditional call of “Let’s Play Hockey” from section 218 of the club level.

Cpls. Donofrio, Baker and Residence were all serving active duty on the is-land of Iwo Jima in early 1945 when U.S. troops raised the American flag high above Mt. Suribachi on Feb. 23, officially declaring a strong sense of American patriotism overseas.

The men were present on the island until April 1945 and played an integral role in the neutralization efforts stem-ming from the aftermath of the battle that proved a decisive U.S. victory in the concluding months of the war.

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Throughout life, bone density is affected by heredity, diet, physical activity, lifestyle choices and the use of certain medications. Research has also shown that men with a condition called hypogonadism, more com-monly known as low testosterone, may have an increased risk for osteoporosis. A combi-nation of factors can play a role in the rate of bone loss in the body which can lead to low bone mineral density, fragility of the skeleton and ultimately osteoporosis.

“Unfortunately many men do not realize that a decrease in bone mineral density may be attributed to undiagnosed low levels of testosterone,” says Dr. Natan Bar-Chama, di-rector of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in

New York. “But studies have shown that the prevalence of osteoporosis in men is higher than previously thought because of the in-creased risk associated with other conditions like hypogonadism, making it important for men to visit their doctor to discuss the condi-tion and potential risk factors.”

Hypogonadism affects up to 4 million men in the U.S., most of whom remain untreated because its signs and symptoms are nonspe-cific. These men may experience sexual dys-function, decreased sexual desire and muscle mass, loss of body hair and decreased bone mineral density, which can negatively impact their lives. These symptoms can interfere with vital daily functions.

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When it comes to germs and dis-ease prevention, Dr. Ann Stewart-Akers says it’s just a matter of time. That is, it’s a matter of taking time for simple precautions that a lot of people let slide because they’re in such a hurry.

“Germs are everywhere,” says Stewart-Akers. “Everything is con-taminated.” With nursing students going through health care training, she makes the point with a simple laboratory test for bacteria on paper money.

As Stewart-Akers sees it, we get too busy and distracted to practice basic preventive measures that peo-ple have known about for years. She believes in hand washing done the old-fashioned way. “Slow down, lath-er up with soap and warm water, and wash your hands for as long as it takes to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice,” she advises.

And what if you skip the soap? That is not always a bad idea, accord-ing to Stewart-Akers. “Rubbing your hands together under running water, and rubbing each surface of your fin-gers and hands, is what removes the germs,” she explains. “The simpler the soap, the less you expect the soap to do for you and the more responsi-

bility you take for cleanliness.”Eating lunch at your desk might

also be hazardous to your health, ac-cording to Stewart-Akers.

“We work through lunch, eating at our desks where we have stacks of papers and mail that have passed through many hands, and backpacks or satchels that have been who-knows-where. Maybe we wash our hands before we eat — maybe — but how often do we clean our office desktops just like we are supposed to do the kitchen countertop?” She says.

Her advice is take time to clean your work surface and phone regu-larly with a sanitizing wipe or anti-bacterial cleaner, and wash your hands before and after you eat.

Stewart-Akers says she hopes that instead of worrying about germs, people will simply make time for routine cleanliness.

“People in health professions can’t afford to skip steps to reduce the risk of infection. Cleanliness has to be a habit for them — and it’s not any dif-ferent for all the rest of us. Now is a good time to start taking more time for this, but cleanliness is never out of season,” she says.

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Spending too many nights tossing and turning? You may want to vacuum your bedroom, wash your sheets and throw out that lumpy mattress before you reach for a sleeping pill.

Results from a survey commis-sioned by the National Sleep Founda-tion suggest that people sleep much better when their bedrooms are com-fortable and clean.

The group’s first ever “bedroom poll” surveyed sound sleepers and poor sleepers about how the bedroom envi-ronment affected their ability to get a good night’s sleep.

“We’ve looked a lot at how medical and behavioral issues affect sleep, but we really hadn’t looked at the sleep en-vironment in such depth,” NSF Chief Operating Officer David Cloud tells WebMD. “Frankly, we were surprised to see that senses like touch, feel and smell were so important.”

Making Bed, Better SleepThe survey included responses from

1,500 randomly selected adults in the U.S. between the ages of 25 and 55.

Less than half (42 percent) identi-fied themselves as being “great sleep-ers” who got a good night’s sleep every night or almost every night.

Among the other findings:• Seven out of 10 people said they

made their bed every day or almost ev-ery day. The bed-makers were 19 per-cent more likely to report getting a good night’s sleep on most days.

• Nine out of 10 rated having a com-fortable mattress and comfortable pil-lows as important for getting a good night’s sleep, while slightly less rated comfortable sheets and bedding as im-portant.

• Between two-thirds and three-fourths of respondents rated a cool room temperature; fresh air; and a dark, quiet and clean room as impor-tant for a good night’s sleep.

• Six out of 10 said they changed their sheets weekly or more often and roughly 3 out of 4 people said they got a more comfortable night’s sleep when their sheets had a fresh scent.

“People reported sleeping longer hours and feeling better about going to bed when their bed was made, their

sheets were fresh and their bedroom was comfortable,” Cloud says.

Sleep Environment Often Ignored

The survey responses come as no surprise to sleep psychologist Shelby Harris, PsyD, who directs the Behav-ioral Sleep Medicine Program at Mon-tefiore Sleep-Wake Disorder Center in New York.

She tells WebMD that the sleep envi-ronment is an important, but largely ignored, component of a good night’s sleep.

While fluffed pillows and scented sheets are not likely to solve serious sleep problems, changing the bedroom environment to make it more comfort-able can help occasional poor sleepers rest easier, Harris says.

She also recommends reserving the bed for just two things: sleep and sex.

“A lot of people watch TV in bed or pay their bills or even do their taxes and then wonder why their minds con-tinue to race when they want to go to sleep,” she says. “We encourage people to make their bedroom a sanctuary for sleep.”

Harris says people tend to wrongly think sleep is something they can turn on and off like a light switch.

“I encourage my patients to think of it more like a dimmer,” she says. “An hour or so before bed you should be psychologically turning down the mind and body to relax and prepare for sleep.”

She recommends:• Turning down lights about an hour

before bed to signal to the body that it’s time to relax.

• Unplug by staying away from the computer, iPad and smart phone in the hour before you go to bed. In addition to being stimulating, the blue light emitted by these devices seems to trick the body into thinking its daytime.

• Eating meals at least three hours before bedtime and limiting liquids during the hours before sleep. Shortly before bedtime, though, a small snack that includes protein and carbohydrate can be beneficial, Harris says.

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HAVING THE MOTIVATION TO KEEP UP THE EXERCISE ROUTINE

Considering the amount of time and energy that it takes to go out and ex-ercise, it is easy to neglect the habit of working out when life gets busy. It is important to remain motivated and stick to it so that the routine is not for-gotten altogether. Don’t try to overachieve. A person with a busy lifestyle may only be able to exercise a couple times a week, but that is still better than not exercising at all.


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If you or a loved one suffers from Neuropathy, you know the pain and frustration of those un-usual pins and needles or numb-ness in your feet and legs. Often Neuropathy is associated with Dia-betes. However, that is not always the case. Neuropathy can also be traced to other sources such as Chemo or Radiation Therapy, a back injury, chemical poisoning (Agent Orange, Crop Dusting or gasoline and machinery), decrease blood flow (PVD, PAD) or even ar-thritis.

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Okay, you purchased running shoes, joined a gym, and are ready to get in shape. Just remember, people aren’t the only ones who might need to shed a few pounds.

The number of overweight pets in America continues to rise. Near-ly half of dogs and 58 percent of cats are overweight or obese, ac-cording to a recent survey of veter-inarians by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

“Pet owners might mistakenly think that a pudgy dog or cat is cute, without realizing this extra weight puts the pet at a greater risk for developing serious health problems, including arthritis and diabetes,” says Dr. Grace Long, a veterinarian with Nestle Purina. “But the good news is that with proper nutrition and exercise, pet obesity can be reversed.”

Pet owners need to remember, that while their weight loss success rests largely in their own hands, paws don’t have the same power. If pets are to be successful at get-ting in better shape — and health — their owners need to intervene.

Dr. Meredith Rettinger, a veter-inarian with Laurel Pet Hospital in West Hollywood, Calif., supervised a group of eight overweight dogs

and their owners as they partici-pated in a 90-day weight loss jour-ney that’s now available online for everyone.

Project: Pet Slim Down is a na-tionwide program from Purina Veterinary Diets that unites pet owners and veterinarians in help-ing pets lose weight.

Dr. Rettinger offers five simple guidelines to help you give your pet live a leaner, healthier life.

1) Make an appointment with your vet. Just as people need expert guidance and a physi-cian’s supervision when attempt-ing to lose weight and/or improve their fitness level, veterinarians have the knowledge to help pet owners achieve sensible goals.

2) Set realistic exercise and weight loss goals. Your veteri-narian can help you rule out any medical reasons for excess weight and help you plan a fitness and nu-trition program that takes your pet’s age, size and breed into ac-count.

3) Discipline yourself to make exercise a priority for you and your pet. Sure, our lives are getting busier and we have less time to exercise, but even setting aside time each day for

short walks with your pet will help both of you.

4) Control portions. Just as limiting intake is important to your own weight loss goals, ensur-ing a daily volume of allowed food for your pet will be key to success. Your veterinarian can tell you the exact amount of food to feed your pet each day to achieve a healthy weight. He or she also will remind you not to say “I love you” with food.

5) Use treats correctly. It’s okay to reward your pet with a treat for a successfully completed task. Just remember that these calories need to be subtracted from the total calories allotted for the day, and they shouldn’t exceed 10 percent of that allotment. Con-sider low-calorie treats, or break treats into smaller pieces for more rewards with fewer calories.

For more information on Proj-ect: Pet Slim Down, go to project-petslimdown.com or visit them on Facebook. Purina Veterinary Diets recently donated $1 for every “Like” to Adopt-A-Pet.com’s Veteri-nary Care Fund, raising $50,000 to help homeless pets. “Like Us” to help continue spreading the word about pet obesity.

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The Vegetarian WayThe vegetarian diet is actually more than merely

a diet to many people... it is a way of life and habit.There are estimated to be 20 million vegetarians

in America.Of course the term “vegetarian” covers a lot of

ground and does not fully define the various types of vegetarians there are.

Basically a vegetarian diet is one which either partially or totally excludes any meats or animal products. Yet with that stated there are a number of different vegetarian diets.

If you are looking into a vegetarian diet you would be well served by looking at each of these di-ets to determine which one might best suit your needs or tastes.

A vegan diet is one which is absolutely exclusive of all meats and animal products and consists only of foods of plant origin.

People who choose this form of diet are called “vegans.” This is the most strict and limiting diet of its kind. The lacto-vegan diet also consists of plant foods but there is also the addition of all or some dairy products.


Here are some of Merry Maids’ top techniques and tools for speed-cleaning your house, room by room. If you start using these cleaning tips on a regular basis, your house will be cleaner in less time, and major clean-ing sessions won’t seem so daunting because your house will already be in good order.

• Straighten up the house be-fore the cleaning begins. Clutter slows down your cleaning. Go through the house room by room and put away items that are lying out.

• Work from a list. Think logi-cally about where you’re going to start and end, rather than bouncing between rooms and floors of the house. Prioritize what needs to get done and where it makes sense to start.

• Stay focused. Answering the phone can break your concentration and momentum, so make it a “do not disturb” time.

• Set a time limit for each room. Merry Maids suggests setting a kitchen timer before you start each room. Every time you clean, keep track of your time and try to finish

cleaning each room a little faster than the time before.

• Choose a focal point within each room as a beginning point. Whether it’s the kitchen sink or the bathroom shower, giving yourself something to focus on immediately can help motivate you to get started.

• Use both hands. Finish one step with one hand, and then begin the next with the other. This not only will make you work faster, but it will even out the workload so one arm isn’t doing all the work.

• Don’t backtrack. Go around the room only once — a lot of time is often lost going over areas that have already been cleaned.

• Don’t scrub. Let the cleaning solution do the work for you. Spray tough spots — such as a soap scum-covered shower wall — with cleaner and let it soak while you clean some-thing else. You’ll make double use of your time and save elbow grease.

Keep your cleaning tools and sup-plies in tip-top shape so they’ll last longer.

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Walter Caithness signed up to become a mentor with the Adults Mentoring Children program after returning home one day from the Dunedin Community Center with a brochure. He had never mentored before and never had a mentor. But he understood the importance of the concept. There were a lot of variables involved in making the commitment, so the decision took some time, but three years of mentoring with Jake has paid off. “We really learn from each other” he says. “Recently he had to teach me how to send text messages on my cell phone!” Walter’s not too skilled with the new generation’s tech-nology. “We have fun times together. Mentoring provides a mutual benefit.”

The two have much in common that reaches across generations. Time is divided between stay-at-home activities like playing chess, arts and crafts, watching sports on television and being on the go — to museums, exhibits of vintage airplanes and car shows, flea markets and outdoor fes-tivals. Jake plays soccer and football, and Walt goes to games with him.

Walter has his own philosophy of

mentoring which includes fun activ-ity plus the serious imparting of good values for life. This includes education and career goals. “Sports and games have their place, but I want to be sure Jake knows what his options will be.” Walt was downsized from his job up north and came to Florida some years ago. He was able because of his educa-tion and experience to re-structure his career until retirement. So he knows how to prepare for life’s challenges. “I’ve mentored Jake since he was 10, so now he’s a teenager and the emphasis changes.” Walter sees mentoring as a great volunteer opportunity that requires no expense; even if you’re a retiree on a fixed income you have much to offer.

It’s not about the material things, Adults Mentoring Children cautions; it’s about the individual attention for a child. It’s the relationship and the experiences. The agency offers tickets from time to time for museums, mov-ies, children’s theatre productions and baseball games generously donated from the community. There are also sponsored activities such as bowling, skating and swimming parties at no cost. An annual picnic and recognition luncheon brings mentors together as

well as a support group for sharing the experience of mentoring. Some volunteers mentor for a year, others much longer.

Walter and the Gulf Coast Com-munity Care program encourage you to become a mentor to a child and enrich both your lives. Please call Beverly Craft, Team Leader, at (727) 479-1841 for more information or to apply. The program is funded by The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. All volunteers must pass a background check and attend an orientation and training. Share a great experience. Become a mentor!

It’s All About the Experience MAKE THE MOST OF 3D TV?

If you’ve ever tried to watch a big game or movie on an LCD or LED TV, you’ve probably experienced the issue of limited viewing angle options. The technology used to put the image on the LCD and LED screens don’t always offer a good image from every viewing angle. The same is true for the new 3D TVs, according to Best-3DTVs.com.

The new 3D TVs also require 3D glasses that can block light, lower-ing brightness and contrast. If you’re also viewing the screen from an angle, all these factors can lead to a very underwhelming 3D view-ing experience.

“Some industry experts argue that 3D technology actually in-creases the viewing angle prob-lem,” says Jim Wohlford of Sanus, makers of TV mounts and accesso-ries. “Early 3D reviews indicate a ghosting effect around objects on the screen.”

Wall-mounting on a full-motion mount can resolve viewing angle issues. Products like the Vision-Mount VLF311 Super Slim Full-Motion Mount allow you to maintain the sleek, low profile look of a flat-screen while still having the ability to move the set to the best position.


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Young at Heart D W F NS ND 55, ISO an honest man that has lots of love to give. If that’s you, please call. (813) 802-5640, Tampa.

Live, Laugh & Be Happy 62, pretty tennis pro with blue eyes and blonde. ISO tall, dark and handsome Spanish or White man. Are you kind and generous? If so, I am as close as your phone. (727) 595-0727, Seminole.

Looking for LTR S W ND NS F with a SW, NS, ND, S M between 58 and 65. I am a redhead and 5’11”. I love Nascar, country music, dinner and movies. (727) 527-6910, St. Petersburg.

S W F 5’5”, 132 lbs., ISO SM, 50-70 for LTR. Someone who likes sports, music, romance, fun and dance. SOH a must. (727) 678-4240, Largo.

ISO of a Christian gentleman in his 70s who is a NS and would share my home. Likes dancing, going to fun places and a true lover of life. (727) 584-8926, Largo.

ISO a gentleman who is not a player and still has love to give and wants to be a husband. I enjoy church, dining out and flea markets. No couch potatoes please. (727) 290-5520, St. Peters-burg.

Petite 70s WD C F 70s, ISO a gent to share swims, arts, hikes, movies and wellness. (727) 772-7736, Palm Harbor.

S W F ISO well educated gentleman, 65-70. I am a world traveler and author that enjoys good conversation, theater, dancing, the beach and much more. (727) 548-9137, St. Petersburg.

S W C F 70s, ISO SWCM who is willing to relo-cate to Tennesse or become a snowbird and enjoy the best of two worlds — Tennessee and Florida. (727) 278-2339, Largo.

B F NS C 68, ISO companion for life experi-ences. Dancing, eating out, trips and walking. Let’s see where we can go. (727) 667-5370, St. Pe-tersburg.

Tall, slim, attractive, fun, loving blonde A snowbird now, Floridian later. ISO W M, NS 65-73. Let’s talk and see if we can enjoy winter togeth-er. (513) 205-6314, Clearwater.

Loves Life WD W 63, Looking for love and caring LTR. I’m a retired healthcare worker and blonde. ISO a tender loving man. (727) 623-4043, St. Petersburg.

Attractive WD F 65, 5’7”, 140 lbs., ISO W M 65-80 friend with benefits for LTR. I love to travel-ing, sports, arts and much more. [email protected], St. Petersburg.

D W F NS ND Young at Heart looking to find a soul mate that has lots of love to give. If that’s you call me. (813) 802-5640, Tampa.

MAN SEEKING WOMAN

I am a 64 year old male spiritual coun-selor that is tall and slim. ISO a white petite blonde for LTR. Please write, 1501 Beach Dr SE, St Petersburg, FL 33701.

D W M Tall, slim, active and healthy in my 60s. ISO sincere, attractive, honest NS lady. Any na-tionality okay. (727) 522-6012, St. Petersburg.

S W C M 55, 5’7”, 150 lbs., ISO attractive, SWCF who is full figured but not fat, 55+ for good conversation, friendship, holding hands, TV and togetherness for possible LTR. (727) 808-7225, Hudson.

S W M NS ND 67, 6’1”, 180 lbs., ISO Amer-Eu-ro under 55 who is NS with a good figure, nice looking and likes fishing, billiards, boxing, base-ball and beaches. (727) 796-8756, Safety Harbor.

WD W M NS 65, 6’, 175 lbs., ISO slim attrac-tive lady, 55 to 64 with a SOH. Let’s talk. (727) 478-2510, Seminole.

WD W C M ISO 65+ female companion for dining out and going to movies. (727) 323-0046, St. Petersburg.

Looking for my Latina Lady. ISO lady in 60s with weight and height proportion. Or W/F of similar qualities. Yes, Romantic. Para Siempre, por favor, please. Call me now. (727) 938-4900, Tarpon Springs.

Italian Guy — Well Preserved 71, 5’5”, 140 lbs., Looking for a lady companion to spend valuable time together. We can meet and see if we are compatible. (727) 216-6026, Belleair Beach.

Hopeless Romantic S W M NS SD SOH 55, 5’10”, 185 lbs., seeking slim, intelligent, affec-tionate and romantic SF for LTR. I am athletic with green eyes, trim beard and mustache. Enjoys music, movies, sports and quiet evenings. (727) 492-8164, St. Petersburg.

S W C M 61, seeks SWCFM for real love. Must be a Christian and know the lord. Marriage mind-ed. Please call after 6 p.m. (727) 386-5865, Largo.

I am a 64 year old male, tall, dark, slim with a home abnd a car. ISO a petite blonde with green eyes for LTR. (727) 623-9532, St. Petersburg.

S W M 59, 5’8”, 228 lbs., ISO NS W F for LTR or friendship. (727) 940-4183, Palm Harbor.

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W F NS D Looking for friendship, shopping, movies, going out to eat or just company. I have my own car and money. Just lonely. (813) 802-5640, Tampa.

Young 71 S W F Looking for male or female friendship. I like walking, biking, movies, having coffee, etc. Prefer NS. (407) 285-4186, Tampa.

Sincere Straight S W F 59, I enjoy theme parks, travel, dancing, etc. ISO a girlfriend to chum around with or a kind good man. (727) 734-2891, Dunedin.

S B M 60, 5’11”, ISO small framed female 60-65 for walks, good conversation and a fishing buddy. Write to: Rocketman, PO Box 1137, Clearwater, FL 33757.

S W M 59, 160 lbs., ISO male or female under 65 for friendship. Write to: PO Box 10181, St Pe-tersburg, FL 33733.

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CLEANING UP YOUR PC TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY

In addition to cleaning your home, you might want to consider giving your PC a spring scrub-down as well. Cleaning your PC can help it run faster and more efficiently and improve your overall computing experience.

If you have a PC, kick start your spring clean-ing with the following tips and tricks:

• Remove unused programs to boost speed.• Run Microsoft Update. Go to update.micro-

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SENIOR HAPPENINGS

MARCH 4

Daughters of the American Revolution

Tarpon Springs Public LibraryThe Princess Chasco Chapter meets

the first Friday of every month October through May (no meeting in Decem-ber). Any woman 18 or older who can trace her lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible.

Tarpon Springs Public Library is lo-cated at 138 E Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. 1:30 p.m. For more informa-tion, visit tarponspringslibrary.org or call (727) 943-4922.

MARCH 4

Gulfport Art WalkGulfport

Observe work by more than 50 art-ists and crafters along Beach and Shore boulevards. Art Walk takes place the first Friday and third Saturday of every month, year-round.

Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. For more in-formation, visit www.gulfportma.com or call (727) 322-5217.

MARCH 5

Dunedin Garden ClubDunedin Public Library

The Dunedin Garden Club meets the first Saturday of every month Septem-ber through May; bring a small plant for plant exchange.

Dunedin Public Library is located at 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. 1 p.m. For more information, call (727) 736-4395.

MARCH 5

Health FairSt. Pete Beach Community CenterThis fair will feature a variety of

businesses and organizations showcas-ing products, services and valuable in-formation on health topics for people of every age.

St. Pete Beach Community Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. 11 a.m. For more informa-tion, visit www.spbrec.com or call (727) 363-9245.

MARCH 5

A Night in the IslandsTarpon Springs Sponge Docks

A night under the stars, on the his-toric sponge docks features live Greek music, Greek dancing and instructions, free lessons in tavli (Greek backgam-mon), dining and more.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks are lo-

cated at Dodecanese Boulevard be-tween Hope and Athens Streets, Tarpon Springs. For more information, visit www.spongedocks.net.

MARCH 5

Gasparilla’s Outbound Voyage: The Return to Sea

Downtown TampaThe captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of

Gasparilla will meet with the mayor of Tampa, seeking the return of the key to the city. After a brief interaction, the captain and his mates will board the Jose Gasparilla and push off with a fi-nal cannon salute launched toward Downtown Tampa.

For more information, visit www.gasparillapiratefest.com.

MARCH 5

Bird WalkBoyd Hill Nature Preserve

Join birding experts on an early morning exploration of the preserves diverse bird habitats.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located at 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Peters-burg. For more information, visit www.stpete.org/boyd/ or call (727) 893-7326.

MARCH 5

Antiques Fair and Classic Car Show

Main Street, DunedinThe City of Dunedin will host its

Spring Antiques Fair. Main Street will be closed east of Alternate US Highway 19 (between Broadway and Douglas Avenue) for antique dealers to display their antiques and collectibles on the roadway. There will also be an Antique and Classic Car Show along Broadway at Alt 19.

For more information, call (727) 812-4530.

MARCH 5-6

Miniature Train RidesLargo Central Park

Kids of all ages can ride the minia-ture trains of Largo Central Railroad.

Largo Central Park is located at 101 Central Park Drive. For more informa-tion, visit www.lcrailroad.com or call (727) 587-6775.

MARCH 8

Clothing SwapThe Outpost

Bring up to five used garments to ex-change for vouchers to choose from garments brought in by other partici-pants. If you can’t part with any clothes, vouchers may be purchased for $3 each. Extra clothing and proceeds from voucher purchases benefits CASA.

The Outpost is located at 3007 Beach Blvd., Gulfport. For more information call (727) 366-4086.

MARCH 9

SalonEast Lake Community Library

The dictionary’s definition of “salon” is an assembly of guests in a fashion-able household, especially a gathering of major literary, artistic, and political figures from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. Fast-forward to 2011 and ar-rive early for a seat at the library’s roundtable discussion group.

East Lake Community Library is lo-cated at 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. 6:30 p.m. For more informa-tion, visit www.eastlakelibrary.org or call (727) 773-2665.

MARCH 11-13

Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish FestivalVinoy Park

With 10,000 pounds of crawfish and other Creole and Cajun food special-ties, this is a mudbug lover’s delight. The festival also has a fabulous wooden dance floor so you can two-step to live music. There will also be crawfish rac-es, crawfish eating contests, bead throwing and kids activities.

Vinoy Park is located at 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg. For more informa-tion, visit www.cajunconnection.org.

MARCH 12

Sham Rock FestivalSarasota

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the safe way at this family event Irish Heritage, a moon bounce, wall climbing, trampo-line, face painting, pony rides and tra-ditional Irish entertainment. Free.

Hillview Street and U.S. Highway 41, Sarasota.

MARCH 12

HearLIFE ExpoWestin Tampa Bay

Are hearing aids not enough? Find out how cochlear implant users are re-connecting to the world of sound. Learn how cochlear implants can help you or your child hear again. Talk with cochlear implant users. Understand the causes of severe hearing loss.The HearLIFE Expo is at the Westin Tampa Bay, 7627 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa. Family and friends welcome to attend. refreshments provided.

For information, visit: www.myme-del.com or call (888) 633-3524.

MARCH 12-13

Green Frog Moon FestivalSacred Lands

Explore this historic Indian site while you enjoy live mixed music, sto-rytelling, silent auctions and more.

Sacred Lands is located at 1620 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. For information, visit www.sacredlandspreservationan deducation.org or call (727) 347-0354.

MARCH 12-13

Fossil FestFlorida State Fairgrounds

The Tampa Bay Fossil Club bring the Ice Age back to Florida with their an-nual show featuring displays of fossils and other artifacts from Florida’s pre-historic people, gems, minerals and more. Also related programs on hunt-ing for fossils and preservation tech-niques, fossil vendors and kid’s “fossil pit” activity. Children dig in a sand pit for fossils then learn about what they’ve found and how the animal their fossil came from lived and when they died.

Florida State Fairgrounds is located at 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. For more information, visit www.tampabayfos-silclub.com or call (813) 909-9358.

MARCH 15

Florida Herb Society MeetingClearwater Garden Club

The Florida Herb Society meets monthly and provides education in the growing and preservation of herbs for use in culinary, medicinal, and decora-tive purposes. Refreshments and herb-al swaps begin at 6:30 p.m.

Clearwater Garden Club is located at 405 Seminole St., Clearwater. 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (727) 443-7032.

MARCH 15

Night HikeBoyd Hill Nature Preserve

Gators, Spiders and Frogs... Get a close look at some of the creepy crawlies that come out after dark.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located at 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Peters-burg. 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.stpete.org/boyd/ or call (727) 893-7326.

MARCH 15

Writers and Authors Group Meeting

Tiffany’s RestaurantThe Writers and Authors Group

meets for lunch every third Tuesday of the month. This group of avid writers read their work for review, help with finding publishers and agents, give writing exercises with member cri-tiques and share encouragement and fellowship.

Tiffany’s Restaurant, 35000 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor. 1 p.m. For more information, call (727) 785-9530.

MARCH 18-20

Woodworking and D.I.Y. ShowFlorida State Fairgrounds

The sweet smell of freshly shaven sawdust will fill the air as woodwork-ing experts bring their shops to Tampa. Visitors can enjoy home improvement workshops, tool demonstrations, safety seminars and demonstrations in log-


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SENIOR HAPPENINGSging, wood turning and dyeing. Dozens of exhibitors give the opportunity to test tools before purchasing.

Florida State Fairgrounds is located at 4802 U.S. 301 N, , Tampa. For more information, call (800) 826-8257.

MARCH 19

SkyWatchMuseum of Science and Industry

Join astronomy experts in seeing the total universe up-close. See star clusters and nurseries where stars are being formed. All weather permitting.

Museum of Science and Industry is located at 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. For more information, visit www.mosi.org or call (813) 987-6000.

MARCH 23

Brain Aneurysm Support GroupTampa General Hospital

Community Health CenterThis group allows those who have

had brain aneurysms to share their ex-periences and find emotional and med-ical support and resources.

Tampa General Hospital Community Health Center is located at 740 S. Vil-lage Circle, Tampa. For more informa-tion, call (813) 844-7707.

MARCH 24

Illuminated Night ParadeSt. Petersburg

This night time parade lights up the downtown area with floats, bands, beads and fireworks. Begins at Central Avenue and Fifth Street, turns north on Second Street, heads east on First Avenue N, then north on Beach Drive ending at Fifth Avenue N.

7 p.m. For more information, visit www.festivalofstates.com.

MARCH 25-27

Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Downtown St. PetersburgThis annual Indy car race winds

through downtown St. Pete. It’s the first race of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Se-ries. The course is 1.8 miles long and contains 14 turns.

For more information, visit www.gp stpete.com.

MARCH 26

GreenFestHenry B. Plant Park

Find out what’s new for your garden and good for the environment. Numer-ous vendors with plants, supplies and art to spruce up your garden or outdoor space. Kids activities, food.

Henry B. Plant Park is located at 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.tam pagreenfest.com.

MARCH 26

Diabetes Support GroupTampa General Hospital

Community Health CenterThis group provides a forum for

people living with diabetes and family.Tampa General Hospital Community

Health Center is located at 740 S. Vil-lage Circle, Tampa. 1 p.m. For more in-formation, call (813) 844-7707.

APRIL 2

A Night in the IslandsTarpon Springs Sponge Docks

A night under the stars, on the his-toric sponge docks features live Greek music, Greek dancing and instructions, free lessons in tavli (Greek backgam-mon), dining and more. Prior to the main event, there will be live Greek music between 4 and 6 p.m.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is lo-cated at Dodecanese Boulevard be-tween Hope and Athens Streets, Tarpon Springs. For more information, visit www.spongedocks.net.

APRIL 3

Sunsation Show ChorusPinellas Park Performing Arts Center

The group presents “Potpourri of Melody,” an assortment of tunes in-cluding Broadway, jazz and classics.

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Cen-ter is located at 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. 3 p.m. For more informa-tion call (727) 541-4501.

MONDAYS

Food Addiction MeetingsHope Lutheran Church • Noon

Hope Lutheran Church is located at 1801 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.foodad-dictsanonymous.org or call (727) 526-7460.

MONDAYS

Walking ClubCoffee Pot Park • 5 p.m.

Ongoing walking club, led by Dr. Karen Reese. Will start out slowly and build from there.

Coffee Pot Park is located at 3001 First St. N., St. Petersburg. For informa-tion, call (727) 821-7400.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

Tai ChiHale Senior Activity Center

Learn at a relaxed pace. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4.

Hale Senior Activity Center is locat-ed at 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. For more information, visit bit.ly/93Z80n or call (727) 298-3299.


Walk On the Wild SideBoyd Hill

Evening Fitness Walk. 6-7 p.m. Join Holly Harriman, a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. in a 45 min-ute walk designed for the working pro-fessional to work on the stiffness that comes from sitting or standing too long. Walk includes warm-up and cool down. $4 each day.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located at 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Peters-burg. For more information, visit www.stpete.org/boyd/ or call (727) 893-7326.


Adult Computer ClassesHale Senior Activity Center

Intermediate Computer Classes will begin the first Tuesday of October. A Beginner Class is available 9 a.m. to noon on the same dates. Register early. Limited computers available. One month’s session is $40 with a Dunedin ID card or $60 without card.

Hale Senior Activity Center is locat-ed at 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 298-3299.

TUESDAYS

Mindful Moves: Dance for the Wise

St. Pete Beach Community CenterAn interpretive dance class for se-

niors to help them get exercise through creative movement. $6 per class, $20 per month.

St. Pete Beach Community Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. For information, visit www.stpetebeach.org or call (727) 363-9245.

WEDNESDAYS

Mindfulness Meditation ClassYogani Studios

Instructor Michael Gregory helps you learn to turn off the daily stresses of your life with mindful meditation.

Yogani Studios is located at 1112 W Platt St., Tampa. 6 p.m. For more infor-mation, visit Meditation-Tampa.com or call (941) 323-3372.

THURSDAYS

Swing Dance ClassesDunedin Community Center

Group classes for all experience lev-els with instructor Brendan Smith. No partner needed. Pre-registration re-quired.

Dunedin Community Center is locat-ed at 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.DunedinGov.com or call (727) 812-4530.

THURSDAYS

Walk Historic DunedinDunedin Historical Museum

A docent lead informative, interest-ing and humorous one-hour walking tour through various locations in Dunedin. Includes admission to the museum, admission to the Andrews Memorial Chapel and a discount on lunch at restaurants in Dunedin the day you take the tour.

Dunedin Historical Museum is locat-ed at 349 Main St., Dunedin. For more information, visit www.dunedinmuse um.org or call (727) 686-6750.

FRIDAYS

Free Accupuncture ClinicSunshine Senior Center

Patrons of the Sunshine Senior Cen-ter are invited to visit a free communi-ty-format mini-acupuncture clinic on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Acupunctureand Oriental medicine has been practiced in the U.S. for at least 150 years. Acu-puncture medicine is being used by se-nior Americans each year.

Sunshine Senior Center is located at 330 Fifth Street North, St. Petersburg. For information, visit bit.ly/9pxsCe or call (727) 893-7101.

FRIDAYS

Friday Night MoviesPioneer Park

Series of films presented by the City of Dunedin’s Parks and Recreation De-partment and the Community Redevel-opment Agency.

Pioneer Park is located at Main Street and Douglas Ave, Dunedin. For more information, visit www.dunedin gov.com or call (727) 812-4530.

FRIDAYS

Square DancingLargo Community Center

An evening of square dancing to area favorite caller Allen Snell. $5.

Largo Community Center is located at 65 Fourth St. NW, Largo. For more information, visit www.largocommuni tycenter.com or call (727) 518-3131.

SATURDAYS

Swing Dance SaturdaysLargo Community Center

Make some friends and dance the night away to live sounds by Right Steps Studio. Come early for a dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. $5.

Largo Community Center is located at 65 Fourth St. NW, Largo. For more information, visit www.largocommuni tycenter.com or call (727) 518-3131.


Some travel destinations become universally known for one particular attraction or a certain set of activities. Myrtle Beach’s reputation as a family friendly sunshine spot — perfect for golfing, relaxing on the beach and splashing it up at the water park — is well established. People visit year after year, having experiences that become real vacation traditions. However, trav-elers in the know are telling their fami-lies and friends — there’s a lot more to this classic fun-in-the-sun destination.

Whether you’re visiting Myrtle Beach for the first time, or looking to add something different to your annual getaway, delve a little deeper and you’ll be thrilled by all that the destination has to offer.

• Culture and history: History buffs and art lovers, rejoice — you could spend an entire vacation hopping from one cultural attraction to the next in Myrtle Beach. For an avant-garde arts experience, the free Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Mu-seum, is the area’s premier contempo-rary art museum — but if your tastes lean toward the traditional, you’ll still find plenty to admire here. If you al-ways find yourself wanting to take home the art you see, make sure you plan your trip to include the First Sat-urday Art Walk in Conway. It’s an in-teractive experience occurring the first Saturday of every month in the nearby community of Conway, during which you can meet artists, see them at work, and pick out the perfect piece to hang above the mantel.

The history of the South comes to life in a number of historic homes that can be toured — Hopsewee Plantation is one example. The former rice planta-tion dates back to 1740 and was owned by Thomas Lynch Jr., a signatory of the Declaration of Independence. You can also tour Mansfield and Wedgefield plantations and follow up with a visit to the Horry County Museum or L.W. Paul Living History Farm for even more fascinating insight into the histo-ry of the Myrtle Beach area.

• Cuisine: The culinary scene in Myrtle Beach is a meeting of the mod-

ern and the traditional. The indigenous regional cuisine is truly unique, from the Calabash-style seafood — hopping fresh and lightly fried — to the tradi-tional Low Country fare that is one of the hallmarks of the Gullah communi-ty in the southeastern coastal states. But for every classic recipe, there is a new gourmet interpretation ready for your indulgence. It’s easy to mix up your menu to include the greatest culi-nary hits of the Myrtle Beach area — search out the beloved holes-in- the-wall, then follow it up with a fine dining experience at chef-driven local restaurant. Add to it a visit to Hyman Vineyards where you can sample local muscadine wine, a tour of tasty desti-nations with Grand Strand Culinary Tours or cooking classes at the Brent-wood Restaurant, and you’ll have a va-cation your tastebuds won’t soon forget.

• Nature: The natural beauty of the area is undeniable, and plenty of visi-tors take in the scenery as they settle in on the beach or tee up on the golf course. But, again, Myrtle Beach has more than meets the eye. Brookgreen Gardens captures the beauty of the re-gion and adds to it with beautiful gar-dens and more than 500 sculptural works displayed throughout the grounds. Brookgreen also features the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Pre-serve and offers visitors the opportuni-ty to visit varied ecosystems by boat or by foot. Hobcaw Barony is another strong option for those interested in seeing more of the area’s natural diver-sity. The 17,500-acre wildlife refuge that is currently used for teaching and research in forestry, biology, wildlife conservation and more, in connection with the colleges and universities of the state of South Carolina.

While taking a family vacation should mean a good bit of rest and re-laxation is in order, choosing a site rich in history and culture makes for a more memorable getaway. For more infor-mation about planning a trip to Myrtle Beach and seeing its hidden cultural, culinary and natural treasures, go to www.visitmyrtlebeach.com.

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MINNESOTA TWINS

2010: 94-68 • AL CentralHammond Stadium

14100 Six Miles Cypress Pkwy. Ft. Myers

(800) 338-9463www.twinsbaseball.com

Won the AL Central. Another great choice for a road trip during the regular season for Rays fans. There’s a lot to do in the Twin Cities, including the Mall of America.

BOSTON RED SOX

2010: 89-73 • AL EastCity of Palms Park

2201 Edison Ave, Ft. Myers(617) 482-4769

boston.redsox.mlb.comSat out the Playoffs. Boston fell

behing the Rays and the Yankees in 2010, but they signed Carl Crawford as a free agent. Look for CC to get a stand-ing O when he visits the Trop.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

2010: 66-96 • AL EastEd Smith Stadium

12th Street and Tuttle Ave., Sarasota(941) 954-4101

www.theorioles.comA disappointing 2010. The Ori-

oles take over the Reds facilities in Sarasota. The first game of the season is March 1 against the Rays.

FLORIDA MARLINS

2010: 80-82 • NL EastRoger Dean Stadium

4751 Main Street, Jupiter(800) 745-3000

florida.marlins.mlb.comLooking to reclaim past glory.

Since being the youngest team ever to win the World Series (1997 and 2003), The Marlins have been fairly quiet. Ed-win Rodriquez took over as manager mid-season and hopes to rebuild the team in 2011.

NEW YORK METS

2010: 79-83 • NL EastTradition Field

525 NW Peacock Blvd., Port St. Lucie(772) 871-2115

newyork.mets.mlb.comAlways close to greatness. The

Mets seem to always start strong and run out of gas in the dog days of sum-mer. They face the Marlins and even the Michigan Wolverines this spring.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

2010: 86-76 • NL CentralRoger Dean Stadium

4751 Main Street, Jupiter(561) 966-3309

stlouis.cardinals.mlb.comLook for a tough team. The Car-

dinals were a few games out of playoff contention. If they can retain their star,

Albert Pujols, they should do well. They will be without their ace starter Adam Wainwright who will be out for the sea-son with Tommy John surgery.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

2010: 69-93 • NL EastSpace Coast Stadium

5800 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne(888) 632-6287

www.nationals.comLooking to rally. The Nats (for-

merly the Montreal Expos) have never had a season better than .500. They’ll be sporting a new logo and new uni-forms this season.

THE CACTUS LEAGUE

As much as we love Florida, if you’re going to visit the desert, this is the time of year to go. That’s why since 1946, all the West Coast teams have migrated there, along with Colorado, Kansas City and all the teams from Chicago and Ohio.

Here is a quick list of the Cactus League.

THE CACTUS LEAGUE

Arizona DiamondbacksSalt River Fields at Talking Stick

Scottsdale, Ariz.Chicago CubsHoHoKam Park

Mesa, Ariz.Chicago White Sox

Camelback RanchGlendale, Ariz.

Cincinnati RedsGoodyear Ballpark

Goodyear, Ariz.Cleveland IndiansGoodyear Ballpark

Goodyear, Ariz.Colorado Rockies

Salt River Fields at Talking StickScottsdale, Ariz.

Kansas City RoyalsSurprise Stadium

Surprise, Ariz.Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Tempe Diablo StadiumTempe, Ariz.

Los Angeles DodgersCamelback Ranch

Glendale, Ariz.Milwaukee BrewersMaryvale Baseball Park

Phoenix, Ariz.Oakland Athletics

Phoenix Municipal StadiumPhoenix, Ariz.

San Diego PadresPeoria Sports Complex

Peoria, Ariz.San Francisco Giants

Scottsdale StadiumScottsdale, Ariz.

Seattle MarinersPeoria Sports Complex

Peoria, Ariz.Texas RangersSurprise Stadium

Surprise, Ariz.

SPRING, From Page 2.


By Capt. Ric Liles

Since my last report fishing has gotten better and that should put a smile on your face if you’re an angler.

I am going to bypass my regu-lar report this month and put out some information that is a lot more important than a fishing report to the success of our fishery.

If you’re a member of the Coastal Conservation Association, you have al-ready received this in a “call to action” request.

The request reads: “CCA adamant-ly opposes legislation that eliminates saltwater fishing licenses. SB744 will damage Florida’s $18 billion recre-ational fishery and undermine fisher-ies conservation programs.”

Florida Sen. Joe Negron (R) of Palm City has filed SB744, which would eliminate the saltwater fishing license and the critical funding that is needed to protect and manage Florida’s recre-ational fishery and the thousands of jobs that it supports.

“We met with Sen. Negron to ex-plain the benefits of the license money

and the damages that would occur if it was eliminated” said Ted Forsgren, Executive Director of CCA Florida. “He told us that he did not believe that a license should be required to fish.”

“He simply disagreed with all of our comments and concerns, but was open to further discussions,” Forsgren said.

As the original proponent of the saltwater fishing license in 1988, CCA Florida has worked to protect and im-prove the license for more than 20 years. Since then, the saltwater fishing license has provided more than $250 million in revenues specifically dedi-cated to marine research, manage-ment and law enforcement.

The funding provides critical infor-mation for the management of fisher-ies like snook, redfish, spotted sea trout and grouper.

“If you don’t have basic research, which establishes the levels of abun-dance and monitors the impacts of regulations, you cannot properly man-age a fishery,” Forsgren said.

“The other huge issue that was ei-ther overlooked or disregarded by Sen. Negron is that elimination of the Flori-da license will simply trigger the im-position of a federal fishing license” he said. “Florida’s anglers will pay more to fish, and all the money will go to the federal government.”

Starting in 2010, the federal Mag-nuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation

and Management Act requires all an-glers fishing in saltwater or for anad-romous species to obtain a federal registration. The fee is about $20 dol-lars per angler, and the funds are de-posited into the National Treasury, not into Florida’s Marine Fisheries Con-servation Trust Fund.

A provision in the Act exempts states that have an adequate saltwater fishing license. Florida’s current li-cense has qualified for the exemption, so our anglers do not have to purchase the federal license.

“We will continue to talk to Sen. Negron,” said Forsgren. “We are re-questing all concerned anglers and other conservationists to contact Sen. Negron and urge him to withdraw his bill.”

If you want to contact Sen. Negron you can call his local office at (772) 219-1665 or call his Tallahassee office at (850) 487-5088. (Note that 772 is the correct area code for Palm City. It’s easily mis-dialed as the area code for Pinellas County.) Sen. Negron can also be contacted by emailing [email protected].

If you want more information about this you can also go to the CCA website at www.ccaflorida.org.

Next month I will get back to a nor-mal fishing report. Until next time, good luck and be safe on the water.

For charter information, you can call (813) 601-2900, email [email protected], or visit www.ReelSim-pleFishing.com

FISHING LINES

By Judith Sabghir Gannon

As my dad and stepmother’s 25th wedding anniversary ap-proached, I came up with what I thought was an incredible idea. Why not fly in my older brother to help us celebrate? Because he is the father of eight children, he rarely leaves New York. With all the snow in the northeast, who wouldn’t want to visit Florida? Putting this plan into action would be a challenge, but after several weeks, everything was arranged.

On the day my parents arrived, I had forgotten to tell my brother to remain in the house. When they pulled into the driveway, he happily greeted them. I do believe they were shocked to see him.

My older brother David is a real character. He has a heart of gold and would give someone the shirt off his back. He does have one major flaw, though; he tinkers with everything. Whenever he finds discard-ed items such as video cassette players, televisions, and the like, he just can’t ignore them, honestly be-lieving he can breathe new life into them. To him, each discarded item is simply a treasure that can be restored.

To protect my possessions from “tinkeritis,” I told David not to worry about my various electronic de-vices. I had been managing just fine without his help. That argument went right over his head and he pro-

ceeded to ignore my wishes. His hands were just itch-ing to work magic or wreak havoc on my computer, which wasn’t working too well.

I was experiencing some trepidation because a dis-tant memory kept nagging at me, the time David gave my car a tune up. Since I was in my early 20s, money was always scarce. When he offered to save me some money, I willingly turned over the keys. The car was really old, so I figured why not?

After several hours of tinkering, David informed me that he had encountered several unexpected prob-lems. The tune up had not improved the car’s perfor-mance. Now the car didn’t work at all. I was temporarily speechless, but then I started to laugh hysterically. When I finally composed myself, I called the local gas station to tow me. I’m certain my dad paid the bill, as usual.

Somehow I convinced myself that this time would be different and gave the okay for David to plunge himself into a tinkering frenzy. He was working so diligently that I even brought his meals upstairs, a definite no-no. As I observed my brother’s obvious joy and unbridled enthusiasm, I began to realize why such a project meant so much to him. Helping me was his way of saying thank you for the trip. At the same time, I wanted him to spend quality time with my parents. I literally forced him to take breaks.

The visit was going well and lo and behold, my lap-top was working better. Without my saying a word, one of the worst problems magically disappeared, so David’s tinkering was not in vain.

Just prior to his departure, David bought me a flash drive, like I know anything about flash drives! He explained its importance to me and it seemed like a good idea. Since I was all choked up about his im-minent departure, I nodded my head and promised to plug it in, which I did, several weeks later.

It wasn’t until he left for the airport that I silently assessed how my anniversary surprise had worked out. I do believe that my parents were happy to see him; I know I was. David is truly a great older broth-er, constantly looking out for his little sister. I already miss him.

Judith Sabghir Gannon is a freelance writer who resides in Wesley Chapel. She spent many years teaching adults and children in the public and pri-vate sector. For the past 20 years, she has devoted herself to improving the quality of life for senior adults. Jewish liturgical singing and leading prayer services is her passion.

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ENTERTAINMENTLA BOHEME

Sarasota Opera HouseThrough March 19

The Opera presents La boheme in four acts by Giacomo Puccini. The per-formance is sung in Italian with Eng-lish supertitles.

Sarasota Opera House is located at 61 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.sarasotaopera.org or call (941) 366-8450.

BRASSY BROADS: THE NEXT GENERATION

Florida Studio TheatreThrough March 26

Brassy and sassy revue is a fast-paced, energetic tribute to the classic broads of the 20th century (think Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Bernadette Peters and Bette Midler), with contemporary variations of old standards.

Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.flori-dastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000.

DON GIOVANNI

Sarasota Opera HouseThrough March 18

The two-act opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is an odd mix of bawdy comedy and chilling suspense. Sung in Italian with English superti-tles.


42ND STREET

Show Palace Dinner TheatreThrough April 24

A romantic spoof of 1930s-era show-biz, with Busby Berkeley-style dances, a chorus girl made into an overnight star and songs like Lullaby of Broad-way, We’re in the Money and the title song. Doors open two hours before show time for cocktails and buffet.

Show Palace Dinner Theatre is locat-ed at 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. For more information, visit www.showpalace.net or call (727) 863-7949.

BAY AREA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Museum of Science and IndustryThrough April 17

Say huzzah to the wizards, warriors and commoners who populate this rep-lica of a 16th century village with en-tertainment on multiple stages, street theater, live armored contact jousting, human chess matches, art, craft and other vendors, fire-eaters and more.

Museum of Science and Industry is located at 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. For more information, visit www.bayarearenaissancefest.com or call (813) 987-6000.

WEST SIDE STORY

David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts

March 1-6More than 50 years ago one musical

changed theater forever. Now it’s back on Broadway mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time.

David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Per-forming Arts is located at 1010 N Ma-cInnes Place, Tampa. For more information, visit www.tbpac.org or call (813) 229-7827.

RACE

Florida Studio TheatreThrough March 20

David Mamet’s play explores how society deals with race, class, guilt and lies as three attorneys contemplate whether to defend a white man charged with a crime against a black woman.

Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.flori-dastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000.

SWEET STORM

Gorilla TheatreThrough March 20

Scott Hudson’s delightful Florida love story set in the ‘60s.

Gorilla Theatre is located at 4419 N Hubert Ave., Tampa. For more informa-tion, visit www.gorillatheatre.com or call (813) 879-2914.

LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR

West Coast PlayersMarch 4-20

The play is inspired by Neil Simon’s experience as a writer for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows.” This comedy re-veals the backstage antics and chaos of the harried writers of a variety show and it’s frenetic star, Max Price. Con-tains strong Language — for mature audiences only.

West Coast Players is located at 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater. For more information, visit www.wcplayers.org or call (727) 734-7100.

NO, NO, NANETTE

Richey Suncoast TheatreThrough March 13

An updated 1920s musical set on a summer weekend in New York and At-lantic City. In it, Jimmy Smith travels the country selling the Bibles he pub-lishes and making friends with three lovely young ladies while his thrifty wife, Sue, stays at home. The Smiths’ daughter, Nanette, takes off for the family cottage on the beach, where, un-beknownst to anyone, Daddy is staying with his three “friends” and Mommy has decided to spend a quiet weekend.

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MASTERWORKS

Elgar’s Enigma VariationsGuest conductor Alexander Mickelthwate is joined by Principal Second Violinist Sarah Shellman for Thomas Adès’ Violin Concerto with its devilishly difficult high melodic lines on a program with Haydn’s Symphony No. 59 and Elgar’s beloved Enigma Variations.

Mar 25 & 27RAYMOND JAMES POPS

A Night at the CopaIn a musical tribute to New York’s famed hot spot, The Copacabana, Grammy Award-winning arranger Victor Vanacore leads the orchestra in a night of sizzling Latin dance rhythms...cha cha, tango, salsa, samba, mambo, merengue and more.

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BYE BYE BIRDIE

Largo Cultural CenterThrough March 20

1960 Tony Award-winning musical comedy is a paean to a simpler time and fun for the whole family.

Largo Cultural Center is located at 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. For more information, visit www.largoarts.com or call (727) 587-6751.

DINOQUEST: JURASSIC JOURNEY

Lowry Park ZooThrough May 1

A special exhibit of life-like and life-size dinosaurs. The outdoor display features towering dinosaurs that move, blink and roar. Additional daytime at-traction fee: $4 (during zoo hours). Af-ter hours Dino Nites: $9.95. Ages 2 and younger free.

Lowry Park Zoo is located at 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa. For more infor-mation, visit www.lowryparkzoo.com or call (813) 935-8552.

THE CRUCIBLE

Sarasota Opera HouseMarch 5-19

Based on Arthur Miller’s Tony Award winning play, The Crucible weaves a tale of lust, pride, revenge and power against a backdrop of the Salem witch trials. Premiered by New York City Opera in 1961, the opera was an immediate audience and critical suc-cess. Robert Ward’s powerfully moving score won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961.


SUNSATION SHOW CHORUS

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center

April 3The group presents “Potpourri of

Melody,” an assortment of tunes in-cluding Broadway, jazz and classics.

Pinellas Park Performing Arts Cen-ter is located at 4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. 3 p.m. For more informa-tion call (727) 541-4501.

BOEING BOEING

FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre

Through April 23A high style, knee-slapping romp

through the age of glamorous, jet-set-ting air travel. The debonair Bernard, an architect living in Paris, is juggling relationships with three vivacious flight attendants — each of whom be-lieves she is his only girl. All goes well

until his friend Robert arrives for a vis-it and the airlines decide to change their schedules! Chaos and fun take off as Bernard’s clever plans unravel. High flying fun! Boeing Boeing recently en-joyed a successful Broadway revival with 279 performances.

FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre is located at 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 8 p.m. For in-formation, visit www.banyantheater-company.com or call (941) 552-1032.

12 ANGRY MEN

FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre

Through March 26A gripping contemporary classic

about a young man on trial for alleged-ly murdering his father, but one lone juror among the 12 is not convinced the boy is guilty. As he examines all the possibilities of what might have hap-pened the night of the murder, his open-minded outlook convinces the other jurors there is a possibility of in-nocence after all. This engrossing courtroom drama will keep you on edge to its final moments.

FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre is located at 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more in-formation, visit www.banyantheater-company.com or call (941) 552-1032.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN

Seminole Gulf RailwayOngoing

Journey back to 1890 to meet the crime solving duo Mr. Sherwood Elmes and Dr. James Watkins, as they take on the mysterious Lady Kildonan and her faithful servant Morgana in a hilarious take on the classic genre. Tickets are $69 plus tax and gratuity. Includes the show, a five-course meal and three and a half hour train ride.

Seminole Gulf Railway is located at 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. For more information, visit www.semgulf.com or call (800) 736-4853.

SENIOR WEDNESDAYS AT CMA

Clearwater Marine AquariumWednesdays

This special day includes compli-mentary donuts and coffee and a 10 percent discount on gift shop purchas-es. Each week a different staff member or volunteer will chat about how this working animal hospital operates. $3 for seniors.

For more information visit www.seewinter.com or call (727) 441-1790.

SATURDAY FAMILY DAYS

Ringling Museum of ArtSarasota

Families are the center ring stars in the Circus Museum’s Wagon Room, with kid-friendly activities available for children of all ages. Events include

making a circus banner, learning to juggle, costume play and art activities.

Ringling Museum of Art is located at 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.ring-ling.org or call (941) 351-1660.

G. DAVID HOWARD

Brewmasters Steak HouseWeekends

Stand-up topical humor, political and observational comedy. G David holds the record for the longest stand-up act (He told jokes for 16 hours straight with no repeat jokes.) Tickets

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UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS

Henry B. Plant MuseumSundays

Theatrical, single-character vi-gnettes bring turn-of-the-century hotel staff members and guests to life. Ad-mission is by donation. 2 p.m.

Henry B. Plant Museum is located at 401 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. For more information, visit www.plantmuseum.com or call (813) 254-1891.

DIXIELAND JAZZ

Suncoast Dixie-land Jazz Society presents two March concerts: On March 8, Footnote Jazz Band plays at 6 p.m., and on March 20, the Original Salty Dogs play 1-4 p.m. Both shows are at Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park.

For information, call (727) 584-0585.


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Do you have a grandchild graduat-ing from kindergarten, high-school or college this year? Have you started thinking about what kind of gift you’ll give? A new study from Grandparents.com finds that American grandparents spend more than $50 billion annually on their grandkids. Of that astonishing total, $16 billion alone is going toward clothing and toys in the form of gifts.

To put that in perspective, the amount of money grandmothers and grandfathers spend on glitzy party dresses, video game consoles and crazy bracelets as graduation, birthday or holiday gifts is about ten times the gov-ernment’s annual budget for the Na-tional Endowment for the Arts.

Despite the recession, America’s 70 million grandparents continue to be a gift-giving force.

Whether your grandchild is graduat-ing from kindergarten, high-school or college this year, the act of gift-giving is about happiness, both on the part of the person giving the gift and the per-son receiving it. But here’s a question grandparents might want to ask them-selves: Am I giving gifts just for imme-diate pleasure, or should I be thinking a little bigger about what a gift can mean for their future?

A different Grandparents.com study found that grandparents spend nearly $1,700 on each new grandchild annual-ly. Even if a small portion of that came in the form of stocks — instead of easily forgotten novelty gifts, for example — long term happiness could show big re-turns.

Young Minds and InvestingGiving kids stock isn’t just about the

monetary value of the stock shares. It’s also about introducing young minds to the world of investing. Just like a new baseball glove inspires dreams of play-ing in the big leagues, a share of stock could spark a lifelong passion for num-bers, economics and current events. Let the kids help decide where to invest the money. No matter how his or her portfolio performs, they are getting a

hands-on introduction to the world of finance — and financial responsibility.

In a world oversaturated with video games, social media and television — 71 percent of children between eight and 18-years-old have a TV set in their bedroom, according to the Kaiser Foundation — kids may welcome a chance to stimulate their brains with something new. These days, kids can track their stocks’ performance any time they want, even on their smart phones.

Children who get interested in the stock market at a young age quickly learn how it works and in many cases start to invest their own money in ad-ditional shares. Instead of tuning out to mindless reality TV, they might start flipping to CNBC or Bloomberg televi-sion for news. And who knows, they might even ask you for help.

Invest in Their FutureInvesting, obviously, is also about

accruing money and learning how to manage it. This generation of young people needs to understand money management just as much as their old-er counterparts.

A good introduction to investing is by purchasing stocks through a custo-dial investment account. These ac-counts give kids ownership over their portfolio but also give their parents (or grandparents) managerial authority. Custodial accounts are typically set up in the child’s name, which could offer a nice tax benefit while also teaching the value of investing. Because these ac-counts are for minors almost exclusive-ly, some brokerage firms offer reduced fees and waive minimum purchase re-quirements.

Part of the joy of grand parenting is spoiling your grandkids. Instead of do-ing it just with trendy toys, give a gift that will help get them to their next graduation and beyond. Your grand-children will thank you now and later.

Dan Greenshields, CFA, is President of ShareBuilder Securities Corpora-tion, a subsidiary of ING Bank, FSB. For more information, visit www.sharebuilder.com/gift.

Spoil Your Grandkids With Gifts of Stock

VOLUNTEER TO MENTOR A CHILD

Gulf Coast Community Care needs volunteers age 30 and older for its mentoring program. Many of the children live with a single parent who is go-ing to school or working.

Volunteers give the gift of time to a child and are provided social activities and receive ongoing support from agency staff. No experience is necessary. There are no costs. Volunteers spend a few hours a month in simple activities such as reading, fishing, baking, teaching a craft, gardening, or visiting a park with a child. There are children throughout Pinellas County waiting for mentors!

To find out how you can make a lasting difference in the life of a child, call Beverly (727) 479-1841. Background screening required for each volunteer.

Tax season is a great time to do some self assessment and take a look at your family’s budget.

Here are four simple ways to get more for less:

• Take an inventory of month-ly expenses. It’s always a good idea to take a look at your regular expens-es at least once a year to see if there’s somewhere you could be saving. Maybe you are no longer bound by a cell phone contract and could get a better deal elsewhere. Or perhaps it’s time to reevaluate insurance options. It could also be something as simple as evaluating how often you dine out or stop for a gourmet coffee and changing your habits to save a few dollars by cutting back.

• Let the coupons do the work. While clipping coupons might seem like a thing of the past, it’s eas-ier than ever to save using coupons. Coupons can be found in traditional places like the newspaper, as well as online, often from the manufactur-er’s website. Another place to look is right on the packaging of your favor-ite products. For instance, where available in certain retail store loca-tions, Procter & Gamble is currently offering coupons for other P&G brands within specially marked

products from Crest, Pampers, Olay and Charmin, among others — with coupon values up to $80 in savings when they are all used.

• Save by using the Internet. By signing up for e-mail newsletters from manufacturers and local busi-nesses you can access special offers that you might not be able to find elsewhere. For example, you can sign up for regular notification of promo-tions for products you use every day at www.pgeverydaysolutions.com. Following businesses on Facebook and Twitter can also help alert you to special offers.

• Develop a grocery shopping routine. Plan weekly meals and shop accordingly. If possible, find out what items are on sale each week at your grocer before making the list, so you can take full advantage of the sales. Stock up on nonperishable items when they are on sale.

With a few changes to your shop-ping and spending habits, you may find yourself with a healthy chunk of extra cash next year that you can ei-ther stick into savings or spend on something special as a reward to your family.

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SENIOR GOURMET

Ever watch your favorite cooking show and think “I could do that,” but you never actually get around to trying? Too often, our jam-

packed, everyday schedules interfere with our desire to try new and exciting challenges in the kitchen.

Whether it’s whipping up a new weeknight dish for the family or testing your skills at creating a culinary masterpiece, it can sometimes seem too daunting and time consuming to realize your true potential for greatness in the kitchen.

According to Claire Robinson, host of Food Net-work series “5 Ingredient Fix” and “Food Network Challenge,” unleashing your inner chef might be easi-er than you think, as she routinely demonstrates how a straightforward approach and use of simple, flavor-ful ingredients can help you shine at dinnertime with ease.

Robinson says that by combining fresh and sea-sonal foods with strategically added spices and flavor-ful ingredients, you can create delicious, yet simple dishes. She offers the following cooking tips on www.ShineatDinnertime.com to help home cooks unwrap their potential in the kitchen:

• Keep a well-stocked pantry with flavorful ingredients. Whether its cayenne pepper or a bottle of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, be sure to have items on hand that are versatile and add a vari-ety of flavor notes to your favorite dishes.

• Simple is usually better. When you find your-self adding multiple steps or ingredients to balance

out flavors, you might be burying others. Step back, re-evaluate and simplify.

• Taste, taste and taste again. Taste as often as you can when creating a recipe and make adjust-ments along the way. Remember, it’s much easier to add ingredients during the process than it is to make changes once the dish is already done.

• Substitute ingredients in your favorite “go-to” recipes. Tailoring the recipes your family and friends love the most allows you to experiment with new flavors, adding your own, fresh signature style to some old favorites.

• Allow your favorite restaurant dishes to inspire your creations. Start with the basic ingre-dients from one of your favorite restaurant dishes and add flavors that complement the dish to put a new twist on it. Who knows, you could create your very own culinary masterpiece right in the comfort of your own home.

• Strive for a balanced bite. Balance the levels of sweet, sour, salt and spice. A great dish allows dif-ferent flavors to complement one another.

• Don’t be afraid to experiment with new flavor combinations. “I like to say that each of us is the executive chef of our own household,” Robin-son says. “Since you’re the boss, there’s no reason to be afraid of trying new things.”

• Slight imperfections can be endearing. If you feel you made a little mistake, it just might be what makes the dish extra special for someone else.

Sometimes, the best flavors are discovered by acci-dent.

To encourage home cooks to turn their culinary dreams into reality, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce has teamed up with Robinson to launch a video recipe challenge that gives aspiring at-home chefs and cooking host hopefuls a stage of their own with a chance to win cash prizes. The Lea & Perrins “Shine at Dinnertime” video recipe challenge is searching for the best home cooking video and offering the grand prize winner $10,000, a VIP meeting with Robinson and a chance to be featured on the contest website. Five finalists also will win $1,000. For more informa-tion, visit www.ShineatDinnertime.com.

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You’re seeing it everywhere, from runways to street style blogs to “it girls” who act as fashion muses: ret-ro vintage style is making a refresh-ing comeback.

As luck would have it, it’s easier than you think to be a part of the trend this season. Check out these simple tips for incorporating retro style into your wardrobe easily and affordably.

• Shop your closet. Did you hang onto your favorite cashmere twinset, Peter Pan-collared blouse or shortsleeve sweater from years past?

These classic American sports-wear separates are suddenly the must-haves of the season.

• Focus on feminine details. Subtle accents like sparkly brooches, a classic pearl bracelet and a lady-like, structured handbag will bring your look to life.

• Think vintage when it comes to accessories. Many quintessential American accessory brands are experiencing a fashion revival, like Timex, which offers a variety of styles that are new takes on classic designs from the decades gone by.

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• Stick to a soft palette. The “it” shades of the season are soft neutrals. pale pinks, camel hues and heather grays. The way to wear them is in accent pieces such as cardigans or blouses. Don them with your fa-vorite jeans and a pair of versatile menswear-inspired shoes like penny loafers or brogues for an easy every-day look.

• Pull it all together. Remem-ber these final tips to achieve the ret-ro look: Figure-flattering styles were dominant in this era, so stay away from anything loose or baggy. Look-ing polished from head to toe is the key to pulling this look together. Pair a simple updo hairstyle with crisp, tailored clothing and snappy shoes to finish it off.

Remember that retro style isn’t about creating a costume. By incor-porating retro touches into an over-all modern look, you’ll capture the interesting details of vintage style while still keeping your look fresh and up to date.

The Year’s Must-Have Fashion TrendThe 2011 Bay Area Renaissance Fes-

tival welcomes guests, weekends through April 16. The 33rd annual event is at the Museum of Science and Industry near USF in Tampa.

This year sees the return of the Pi-rates Feast, where guests enter music and mayhem in the galley of the Black Pearl Pirate Ship and feast, drink and make merry on a delicious three-course meal with live entertainment!

You may be a landlubber when you enter, but you’ll be a pirate through and through when you leave! The menu is sure to please even the scurviest mate on board!

Here is a quick look at the special themed weekends:

March 5-6Royal Pet Fest!

Pet Fest, Pet Costume Contest Wine Tasting.

March 11Festival Friday!

School Day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Afterhours Ball 6:30 p.m.

March 12-13Shamrocks and Shenanigans

Highland Games, Celtic Village Irish Dancers, Kilt Competition

Pipe and Drum Band, Beer Tasting.March 17 • 4-10 p.m.St. Patrick’s Day Party

First Green Beer is FREE!

March 19-20Wine, Chocolate and Romance

Wine and Chocolate Festival, Free Vow Renewals, Grape Stomp, Wine Tastings.

March 26-27Highland Fling!

Highland Games, Beer Tasting Kilt Competition, Scottish Village

Pipe and Drum Band.April 2-3

Wonders of the WorldWorld Market, Tattoo Competition

Belly Dance Competition Juggling Competition

Arm Wrestling Competition.April 9-10

High Seas AdventureLongbow Competition

Horseshoe Competition Fencing Lessons, Biker Weekend.

April 16-17Huzzah to the King

King’s Birthday Celebration Beer Tasting, Fencing Competition

Harvest Market Vendors.The Bay Area Renaissance Festival

at MOSI is located at 11315 N. 46th St., Tampa, off of I-75, Exit 265, on the cor-ner of Fowler and 46th St., next to MOSI.

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