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Tuesday, August 07, 2001
Turtle Walks

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium organizes one-hour educational walks with a Marine Biologist touring the nesting beaches of Florida's Beach area. Tours begin on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and conclude by 11 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. All proceeds go to support onging conservation efforts of the sea turtle program at CMA. For more information, call 888-239-9414

Dates: 6/1/2001 - 8/30/2001 Map this Location
Location: Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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Habana Esperando at the Florida International Museum

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of 24 color photographs by Margaux Ravis, a television commercial producer and adventurer, portraying arresting images of modern Havana, Cuba. The verb "esperar" means both ‘to wait’ and ‘to hope’ in Spanish and Ravis has captured this striking duality with her photography. All photos are shot in panoramic format and represent the joy and the longing that she encountered in Havana. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Dates: 2/23/2001 - 9/4/2001 Map this Location
Location: St. Petersburg
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Capturing Florida Culture

The St. Petersburg Museum of History presents "Capturing Florida Culture-From Collectibles to Kitsch" an exploration of the whimisical and colorful souvenirs that depict Florida, the land of the pink flamingos, bathing beauties, palm trees, coconuts, and beaches. Visitors wil experience a nostalgic walk through time, as they view a wide range of artifacts. For more information, call 727-894-1052.

Dates: 4/15/2001 - 9/30/2001 Map this Location
Location: St. Petersburg Musuem of Art
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Devil Rays Baseball

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Devil Rays battle teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Tickets are available for as low as $4. For more information, call 1-888-FAN-RAYS (326-7297)

Dates: 5/1/2001 - 10/1/2001 Map this Location
Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
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Tampa Bay During the Civil War

The Dunedin History Museum presents this exhibit featuring artifacts from the Civil War. Despite having no incorporated cities during the War, the area had plenty of action. This exhibit highlights some of the raids and blockades that occured during the War. For more information, call 727-736-1176.

Dates: 5/15/2001 - 11/3/2001 Map this Location
Location: Dunedin


The Norman Rockwell Collection at Florida International Museum

The works of one of most well-known American illustrators, Norman Rockwell, will be on display in the photograph gallery of the Florida International Museum with a collection of 78 prints depicting various aspects of American life with an emphasis on family during the 1950s and 1960s. For more information, call 1-800-777-9882.

Dates: 7/13/2001 - 11/9/2001 Map this Location
Location: Florida International Museum
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Contemporary LongRifles & Accoutrements

The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History presents the Contemporary LongRifles and Accoutrements exhibit. it features rifles donated by Fred Riley of Tampa. For more information, call 727-726-1668.

Dates: 8/1/2001 - 12/31/2001 Map this Location
Location: Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History
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Gulf Coast Museum of Art: John Henry: Wandering Spirits

Internationally renowned sculpture John Henry exhibits a new monumental sculpture installation in the Courtyard Sculpture Garden. Wandering Spirits stands as the sole piece in the exhibition. For more information, call 727-518-6833.

Dates: 5/25/2001 - 1/25/2002 Map this Location
Location: Gulf Coast Museum of Art
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U2: The Spy Plane at the Florida International Museum

The Florida International Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, features this collection of historical and personal artifacts associated with the U-2 incident of May 1960 in which Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union while flying for the CIA in a U-2 spy plane. These artifacts are on loan from the Cold War Museum and Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and include a piece of Powers’ U-2 plane, personal correspondence from prison, and items associated with the U-2 program. The U-2 Incident exhibit has been displayed internationally and this showing will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Power’s release from prison, which took place on February 10, 1962. The museum also features an exhibit on the Cuban Missle Crisis and a permanent collection of John F. Kennedy memorabilia. For more information, call 727-822-3693.

Dates: 3/25/2001 - 3/22/2002 Map this Location
Location: St. Petersburg
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When The Cold War Got Hot at the Florida International Museum

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.

Dates: 7/1/2001 - 7/31/2002 Map this Location
Location: St. Petersburg
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It's Our Nature Bird Watching Walk

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.

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: Dunedin
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ArtVillage Gallery Walk

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.

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: Gulfport
This is an Annual Event


Art Village Saturday Stroll

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.

Dates: 1/1/2001 - 12/31/2003 Map this Location
Location: Gulfport...South of 28th Ave. on Beach Blvd.
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