This race benefits the Indian Rocks Beach Civic Association scholarship fund. The event also features "Beauty & The Beach" festivities and an arts & crafts show. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Indian Rocks Beach County Park one mile north of Walsingham Road. NOTE: This race is on the beach! For more information, call 727-595-9741 or 517-0404.

The best national Chinese Martial Art Masters, instructors, competitors, and practitioners will be competing in this event. This sport will be exciting for spectators and competitors alike. This event will be held at the Bayfront Center Arena. For tickets and/or information call Nick Scrima at 727-734-8222.

The 2002 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk will be in Coachman Park and the east end of the Memorial Causeway. The walk will run 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 813-889-8303.

This event helps to raise awareness and fund research into vitiligo, a disease that causes people to lose the pigmentation of their skin. Children walking with the AVRF all suffer from vitiligo. The walk will be held on the Memorial Causeway between downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach from 9 - 11 a.m. For more information, call 727-461-3899.

Learn about drowning prevention at this summer safety event. There will be a vendor fair, in-the-pool safety demonstrations such as a real-time 911 submersion rescue, water rescue demos, a kids fashion show spotlighting the latest in life vest fashions as well as swimming lessons demonstrations and high diving. There will also be children's activities on the grounds, a big vehicle display in the parking lot, and lots of fun for the family. Event lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 727-464-5197.

"Lord of the Trunks" Tour. With a mop of red hair sprouting from atop his head, Carrot Top returns to Ruth Eckerd Hall to capture more fans with his zany, imaginative brand of comedy. The Top that won't stop is famous for finding wacky inventions and props in his trademark flourescent trunks. For more information, please call 727-791-7400.

The kayak trip will begin with basic paddle instruction and an overview of the magnificent two mile loop that you will explore. Minimum age is 8 years old – but no maximum age! Trip is from 9:30 a.m. to noon and costs $42. For more information, call 727-441-2599.

This show of rare and colectible Floridana includes Florida souvenirs, postcards, books, maps, tablecloths, pennants, brochures and memorabilia of all types relating to Florida. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4. For more information, call 727-893-1070.

Vinoy Park comes to life with nationally known blues performers as well as food and beverages. For more information, call 727-821-6155.

The 37th Annual Dunedin Highland Games begin with the Military Tattoo featuring several area and national pipe bands. The Tattoo is performed at Dunedin High School stadium. For more information, call 727-733-3197.

This event is a new spring arts and crafts show that will feature more than 100 exhibit spaces. For more information, call 727-784-4287.

The Clearwater Yacht Club is hosting the 23rd Annual Clark Mills Regatta, which celebrates the life and achievements of Clark Mills, father of the Optimist. The regatta will be held at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center on Sand Key Beach. The Optimist green fleet will sail in Clearwater Bay. Weather permitting, other classes will race in the more challenging Gulf of Mexico. For more information, call 727-446-6101 ext 207.

The play, Steel Magnolias, about life in a small Louisiana town, is performed by the Gulfport Community Players. Admission is $7 and show times are 8 p.m. each night, with a matinee on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-322-0316.

Discover an enchanted realm of wizards and warriors amongst gourmet treats and unforgettable entertainment. Wander past eight lively stages and street theater featuring jugglers, magicians, fire eaters and specialty acts. The festival features live armoured contact jousting, human chess matches, minstrels, maiden faire, peasants, fools and Royalty. The Festival runs Friday - Sunday. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information call 586-5423.

This exhibition will include fine and decorative art objects ranging from exquisite jewelry to maquettes for monumental sculptures and large heroic scaled pieces as well. It explores the important contribution artist Albert Paley has made to American fine and decorative arts during the past 25 years. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

William King's work reflects individuals from all walks of life. The sculptures are executed in materials such as aluminum, balsa, polyester, mahogany and stainless steel. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Seven pieces of sculptor David Davis will be on display on the Gulf Coast Museum of Art's Courtyard Sculpture Garden. For more information, call 518-6833.

Exhibition sponsor Don Strobel made and donated fifty 12x12 inch wooden house-shaped frames, providing an invitation for artists and gallery patrons to join in a community 'problem solving' project. The resulting neighborhood of artistic solutions features a variety of embellished, intricate and thematic houses...each available for purchase starting at $100. All proceeds go toward the purchase of a new home for the gallery in the Renaissance Building. For more information, call 727-821-7391.

The Arts Center opens its first exhibition devoted solely to the work of East Asian artists now residing in the United States. Bridging traditions and influences, cultural heritage affects the choice of imagery, medium and technique. Ten artists are participating, with work in ceramics, mixed media and painting. For more information, call 727-822-7872.

This exhibit launches the fifth year of a successful cooperative venture between the Pinellas County Schools and the Arts Center. Middle school students (exhibit through March 24) and high school students (exhibit March 24 through May 3) portray real or fictional heroes through visual art combined with the written word. For more information, call 727-822-8772.

Nationally known documentary photographer and St. Petersburg resident Herb Snitzer has developed a photo-documentary exhibition on the city of St. Petersburg, its citizens and their ideas about the city. The exhibition looks at contemporary St. Petersburg and portions of its history through the images and ideas espoused by a diverse selection of portrait subjects. For more information, call 727-896-2787.

The Dunedin Historical Museum presents this exhibit featuring artifacts from World War II. Dunedin was primarily a rural area during the War, but residents made considerable contributions. This exhibit highlights some of the inventions that took place during the War. For more information, call 727-736-1176.

In honor of Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, the Florida International Museum will salute her with a display that includes memorabilia dating back to 1837 and the reign of Queen Victoria. The museum is open year round, seven days a week. Monday through Saturday, the hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry to the museum is at 4 p.m. daily. For more information please contact the Florida International Museum at 727-822-3693.

Through the centuries, the Haggadah (the book read during the Passover dinner) shows glimpses of contemporary life wherever Jews have lived: art, commentary and politics are revealed in many ways. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

This exhibit consists of approximately 65 works, including 15 one-of-a-kind museum pieces, designed by Gianmaria Buccellati. Buccellati jewlery and art objects are known for their beauty, craftsmanship and long tradition. The exhibit features cups and goblets, candlesticks, coffers and jewelry. For more information, call 727-896-2667.

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, now features temporary exhibits in addition to its permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. When The Cold War Got Hot gives visitors a feel of how close the world came to nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The exhibit features re-creations of a fallout shelter, 35-foot Soviet missile and props from the new Kevin Costner film Thirteen Days. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

German Army Sergeant Heinz Jost's photographs of the Warsaw Ghetto, presented to Yad Vashem only ten years ago, reveal a special empathy with those who were trapped there. For more information, call 727-820-0100.

Every Saturday afternoon at the Pier, different family entertainment will be offered, including unicyclists, jugglers, magicians and puppets. For more information, call 727-821-6443.

It's Our Nature guides a Nature Awareness Walk with Bird Watching through Honeymoon Island Recreation Area every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Duration is 2 hours. In addition to the state park fee, cost is $10 per person and $6 per child. For more information, call 727-441-2599.

View more than 25 historic structures on this 2 hour walking tour of St. Petersburg. The tour begins at the Williams Park Fountain at 10 a.m. and admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 727-824-7802.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can browse and enjoy a festive evening featuring art, music and more in this pedestrian-friendly historic district. More than 40 galleries, studios, boutiques and restaurants are featured in this monthly event from 6-10 p.m. Most shops serve free treats and refreshments. For more information, call 727-321-7741.

St. Petersburg closes its main street for a street party on Central Avenue and Third Street in the heart of downtown. This block party features free live music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 727-895-0051.

Gulfport showcases the galleries and shops that make up its ArtVillage. Guests can visit the many wonderful shops that feature original paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, wearable art, sculptures, hand blown glass, collectibles and much more at this village gathering. Gulfport's Art Village features shops, restaurants, cafes and nightspots on Beach Blvd. The stroll runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, call 727-321-0830.