The city has invited residents to a “State of the City” presentation in chambers at 5pm. Friday, May1, with a celebratory “First Annual Beach Ball” concert in Horan Park immediately afterward and starting at 6 pm. The Sound Wave band will perform. Bring lawn chairs, an appetite and enjoy.
Verducci Italian Market ‘Ready’
The restaurant business has finally slowed down to the point that the owners can now focus on stocking inventory for the new Market at Blind Pass and 78th Ave. in St. Pete Beach. June is a realistic time to look for an opening. “The height of season would have been too crazy a time to open the new venture,” said Vinnie Fortunato, spokesperson for the new venture. “We wanted to get the building completely ready and open at a slower time. We never want to disappoint our customers, so we want to get our staff trained during the slower summer time.”
TradeWinds Resorts, added 100 MORE things to their To Do list!
Have you ever been swimming in a 33,500 square foot aquarium with large fish and a 5’ long moray eel? Ride “Bucky” the mechanical shark, or test your balancing skills on the Triple WipeOut surf ride? Kids enjoy sifting and searching for fossils, gems and sea shells at the TW Treasure Mining Co., or jumping high on a bungee trampoline. Of course, you could simply relax in your VIP Cabana with your own personal server at The SandBox – the beach’s new beach lounging experience. What is round, covered in protective spines, has five teeth and walks on lots of tube feet? Sea urchins! You can view and touch them at the new Touch Tank Experience, at the Outfitter Shop at Guy Harvey Outpost sponsored by Secrets of the Sea Aquarium.In addition to sea urchins, guests can also hold and learn about sea stars, brittle stars, hermit and emerald crabs during the experience with trained volunteers. One-hour complimentary programs are held twice daily except Monday when our sea critters rest. The Palm Court Italian Grill was recently ranked #1 out of 122 restaurants in the St. Pete Beach area on TripAdvisor! If you need even more proof, check out the reviews at Tripadviser.com.
Maritana Grille at Loew’s Don CeSar has a new “St. Pete Farmers Market”. “Some of the best ingredients come from local growers! We want to help heighten the awareness of these farms and provide our guests with the most flavorful local cuisine available in all of Tampa Bay. A special tasting menu featuring locally sourced ingredients does just that!” boasted Kenny Hunsberger, executive chef at Loew’s Don CeSar. The St. Pete Farmer’s Market Tasting Menu is $85/person, plus tax & gratuity. A specialty wine pairing menu is also available. For reservations call 727-363-5077 or visit www.loewshotels.com.
Pass-a-Grille Re-Paving Project Planning continues toward a start to this project, which is expected to take two years. Weekly Thursday meetings continue, in spite of the departure of Public Works Director Steven Hallock.
Greenbacks Bar is open while work continues inside the Upham Beach location a block west of McDonalds. Last month’s Paradise NEWS incorrectly named Rory Hardin of the Salty Rim as an investor. Both Roryand Jimmy Jordan, of Sloppy Pelican fame, confirmed that Jimmy is actually the primary investor.
PAG THRIFT SHOP – MAY SALE For the month of May already low prices will be slashed on the entire stock at The Thrift Shop of Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church.From May 2-9, dishes and glassware will be reduced by 75%; from May 11-16, books, kitchen goods and small appliances by 50% and from May 18 to May 30, everything in the shop will be half price. The shop stocks only new and quality used merchandise donated by church and community members. In addition to an outstanding Men’s & Women’s sections and sales items, a large inventory of jewelry, drapes, bedspreads, housewares, wall pictures and games are available. All proceeds support local charities. The shop is located on the corner of 17th Ave. and Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach and is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9 am – noon. The shop will close for the summer May 31st & re-open Tuesday, Sept. 8th.