If your grocery budget is in the red this month, you can blame mother nature. This year’s record setting lengthy cold snap in January and February has driven prices up and, in some cases, dramatic shortages will be with us until late spring.
Two things happen when the weather gets cold. First, below freezing temperatures destroy crops [...]
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Clearwater Sea Blues festival will highlight the weekend’s activities at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Beginning on Friday, February 19th the sound of blues will start at 5:30 PM on the grassy slopes of the park. The weather is supposed to cooperate and top name entertainment has been booked for this FREE event. It’s a short [...] Without much fanfare, the bridge and boat ramp appear to be open. The area around the boat ramp is impressive with plenty of parking for cars and boat trailers. The fishing pier and docks are large and seem to be fully functional. The quiet opening was just the simple removal of barricades that prevented access. On January 9, 2010 Maggie Mae’s on the Bluffs will celebrate our first year anniversary. While the new year begins, it is difficult to imagine a better year than 2009 for all of us at Maggie’s. We have made many new friends, been welcomed in the community and established a growing restaurant in a recessionary [...] The FDA has announced a proposal to require oyster harvesters to “process” oysters after harvesting to eliminate any potential bacteria. Citing eight deaths in the United States in 2008 linked to oyster bacteria, the FDA thinks regulation is important. Of course, they forget that more people died from choking on Salt Water Taffy at fairs [...] For a nearby treat this weekend, the Suncoast Jazz Classic begins Friday with a parade at 11:30 AM from poolside at the Sheraton Sand Key. The annual Suncoast Jazz Classic kicks off three days of music and fun at both the Sheraton and Marriott hotels. 20 plus bands from around the country keep the entertainment [...] Wednesday, November 11, 2009 is Veterans Day. This national holiday is a salute to the armed forces who have made our country strong and defend the principles we live by. The men and women who stand to sacrifice the ultimate gift to society should be recognized for their willingness to protect our freedoms and way [...] If you are new to the area or have never registered to vote in Belleair Bluffs, you must register to be eligible for the upcoming referendum on September 1, 2009. All ballots for this special election will be mailed to all registered voters on August 12, 2009. If you are already registered the ballot will [...] Mayor Chris Arbutine was recently named Honorary Co-Chairman of Governor Charlie Crist’s 2010 Senate campaign. Republicans hope to send Governor Crist to Washington by electing him to replace retiring Mel Martinez. It’s great to have the local recognition of Mayor Arbutine’s participation. |
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