Flit like a butterfly, embracing change and new activities as you emerge from your winter chrysalis. Discover paradise in Pinellas with these excursions.
EXPLORE SELF-CARE It’s time to book a massage, facial or rejuvenating spa treatment for a new you and slather on that sunscreen when walking or beach bumming. Check out Sage Wellness Spa, Spa Oceana @The Don CeSar, Sandpearl Spa, Sandava Spa @The Hyatt Regency, Pallavi Spa, Harmony Eco Spa, Woodhouse Spa, Rejuvenation Station and the new MedSpa at Coundouritis Facial Plastic Surgery and Laser Center. Looking to meditate? Check out the Second Saturday @ 10am with free Morean-member yoga in the Chihuly Zen Garden hosted by Hobie Long, an all-levels flow with a singing crystal bowl meditation to top it off.
FUR-EVER FRIENDS If you’re not ready for a pet, you can still experience the healing joy of hanging out with animals. Visit a local pet rescue or animal shelter with some donations (old towels, blankets, toys, food, money) and enjoy petting a cat, dog or bunny. Feeling the love? Consider becoming a foster parent to a kitty, puppy or guinea pig. Check out Pet Pal Animal Shelter, Friend of Strays, Humane Society of Pinellas, Save Our Strays, SPCA of Tampa Bay and others. We love our four-legged farm friends too, especially goats (yoga at DK Farms) and horses (Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures).
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST Choose from oodles of creative classes for adults, teens and kids at local libraries and craft stores. At the Morean Arts Center, Glass Center and Center for Clay, you can learn photography, drawing, glass blowing, clay, jewelry making, printmaking and more. moreanartscenter.org At the Suntan Art Center, take a class in watercolor, acrylic, oils, photography, crafts, glass fusion, yoga and more. suntanart.org/art-center
DANCE DIVAS Whether it’s Wednesday with Fiona Frensch at Elizabeth’s Wine Bar or Latin dancing at Gulfport Casino Ballroom, it’s time to shake your booty. OCC Roadhouse offers country western line dancing Wednesday and Corinne Rungo’s monthly dance parties and classes (ChaCha, Rumba, Salsa, Tango, Bachata, Bolero, Waltz) are legendary, now at The Clearwater Dance Depot. rungodance.com
