Thursday -
July 9
Celebrate Florida's Great Neighborhoods Conference, July 9-11
Hilton, 333 1st St. S. Times vary. Learn about the many resources
available to help improve the quality of life in your neighborhood.
Workshop topics include traffic calming, homelessness, landlord/tenant
issues, community gardening, dealing with foreclosure, abandoned homes,
dealing with crimes and emergency preparedness.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field. Thurs. 12:08 p.m. 1-800-FAN-RAYS
Friday - July 10
Meet the Author and Book Signing Event
Borders Book Store, Tyrone Mall, 6999 Tyrone Blvd. 2 p.m. In conjunction
with the Miss Florida pageant, meet Sam Haskell, author of Promises I Made
My Mother and CEO of the Miss America Organization.
Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field. Fri. 7:38 p.m. 1-800-FAN-RAYS or
Saturday - July 11
6th Annual Mid-Summer Coastal Clean-up
Entrance to Fort De Soto Boat Ramp. 9 a.m. The annual Mid-Summer Coastal
Cleanup is held at Ft. De Soto and is conducted in partnership with Tampa
Bay Watch. Help clean-up the shoreline, water and land. Wear closed toe
shoes, hat and sunscreen. 727-533-0402
Clean Up Crislip
Day
Crislip Aracade, between 6th & 7th Streets on Central Avenue. Volunteers
are needed for a variety of cleanup work, including painting, cleaning,
sweeping, and moving for morning or afternoon shifts. The arcade, designed
by the city's first professional architect, Edgar Ferdon, is being
rehabbed to become an artist enclave for the St. Petersburg cultural arts
community.
Meet the Author and Book Signing Event
Haslam's Book Store, 2025 Central Avenue, 2 p.m. In conjunction with the
Miss Florida pageant, meet Sam Haskell, author of Promises I Made My
Mother and CEO of the Miss America Organization. 727-822-8616
Miss Florida Outstanding Teen and the Miss
Florida Pageant Finals Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey
Theater, 400 1st St. S. Miss Florida Outstanding Teen at 4:30 p.m. and
Miss Florida at 7 p.m. 727-892-5798 or
www.missflorida.org
Miss Florida Gala
Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N. Following Finals event approx. 10 p.m. Celebrate
with Miss Florida 2009, pageant contestants and bid farewell to Miss
Florida 2008, Sierra Minott. For tickets and prices call 352-516-1593 or
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Oakland Athletics
vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field. Sun. 1:38 p.m. 1-800-FAN-RAYS. Stay after the game for
the Summer Concert Series featuring Smash Mouth, whose hits include Walkin'
on the Sun, All Star, and their cover of the Monkees' I'm a Believer.
Sunday - July 12
Peddler's Market and Antique Stroll
Grand Central District between 24th and 26th St. on Central Ave. 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Enjoy a festive atmosphere and stroll through an eclectic
variety of antique, retail shops and restaurants. 727-328-7086.
Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field. Sun. 1:38 p.m. 1-800-FAN-RAYS
July 13 to 18
Junior Dali Docents: Children's Summer Camp
Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 3rd St. S. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This
week-long camp invites students to explore the fascinating ideas of the
world's most famous surrealist, learning about Surrealism, Salvador Dali,
and the Dali Museum collection in order to lead their own public tour
during the culminating Saturday reception. For ages 8 to 13. 727-823-3767.
July 14
St. Petersburg Preservation Summer Evening Walking Tour
6-8 p.m. Take a walk on St. Petersburg's historic side and see portions of
downtown, the waterfront, historic Old Northeast, while learning about the
city's history and architecture from special guest and tour guide, Mayor
Rick Baker, author of "Mangroves to Major League." Tour leaves from the
historic Detroit Hotel at the NW corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street
and is free for SPP members; a $5 donation for non-members is suggested.
727-824-7802.
July 18
Ocean Conservancy Clean-ups
Three cleanup events will be held: off of Pinellas Bayway Southheading to
Fort Desoto, at Fort Desoto park from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and on the
Terre Verde bridge. Please R.S.V.P. for further information and directions
to intern
fla@oceanconservancy.org
July 18
Sunrise Sale
Downtown Business Association merchants open their doors at 6:43 a.m. for
the once a year sale. Take advantage of rock-bottom prices, trunk sales
and special sales throughout the morning and day. Wear your PJs and get
extra discounts and prizes from participating merchants.
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