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Griefshare Group at Cornerstone Church A GriefShare group meets at Cornerstone Community Church every Friday from May 6 through July 29 from 10 a.m. till noon. Child care is not provided at this time. The church is located at 6745 38th Ave. N. For additional information, please contact the church 727-343-7747.

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Gulf Beaches Library Book Sale The Friends of the Gulf Beaches Public Library has scheduled its annual summer book sale for Friday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 200 Municipal Dr. All proceeds from this sale contribute to the ongoing sponsorship of events and activities of this 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports the Gulf Beaches Public Library.

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Life Line Yoga Offers Three Different Classes Life Line Yoga presents three different classes at the Sanctuary, 4668 15th Ave. S. visit stpetesanctuary.com or call 727-560-0608 for more info Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) all levels – Ongoing Tuesdays 6 till 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 5:30 till 6:45 p.m. Y12SR is a rich and powerful framework for integrating the wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of 12-step programs. This meeting addresses trauma, depression and addiction. Suggested donation $7. Chackra Yoga – Ongoing Fridays 6 till 7:30 p.m. A creative, cleansing and vitalizing yoga exploration of the energetic centers of the body. Suggested donation $10. Woman’s Prosperity Series (Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bajan) – Ongoing Saturdays 9 till 10:30 a.m. At the Sanctuary, 4668 15th Ave. S. Participants will experience a comprehensive theory of prosperity and practical Kundalini yoga techniques. Kundalini Yoga is a systematic technology of postures, mantras and breathings. Sugessted donation $10.

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First Friday Flea Market at Senior Center Attention First Friday Flea Market Shoppers! The Flea Market Sale at the Gulfport Senior Center at 5501 27th Ave. S. on Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to noon includes many collectibles, antiques, and vintage items donated from estates. These items will be priced at below market prices. Come out to find that perfect item just for you. You never know what treasure you might find! For more information or to learn how you can donate call the event line at 727-893-5657.

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Trash to Treasure Sidewalk Sale Grace Connection Church, 635 64th St S., will hold a sidewalk sale on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, from 7 a.m. till 3 p.m. They will have a wide variety of items for sale to help fund their Teen/Youth ministry. The youth will also be accepting donations from May 10 through May 12 at the church. Call 727-565-4674 for more information.

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May 2016 GEMS Gulfport Getaways No need to be a GEMS Member to enjoy these exciting Gulfport Getaways. Downtown Dunedin is self-proclaimed to be the “best kept secret in Tampa Bay.” With many unique shops, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants you would be hard pressed to not find something for you to enjoy. Don’t miss out on a trip to explore this quaint and vibrant downtown on Thursday, May 12. Reserve your seat by May 5. GEMS members $18 and non-members $20. Price includes roundt rip transportation. Lunch is bought and paid for on individual tabs. On Thursday, May 19, GEMS getaways will make a special evening trip to the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Current exhibits include “Contemplating Character (Drawings and Oil Sketches from Jacques-Louis David to Lucian

Freud),” “The Art of the Classical Guitar” and “Harold Edgerton – What the Eye Can’t See.” Reserve your seat by May 12. GEMS members $9 and non-members $11. Price includes roundtrip transportation, parking, and admission. Take a tour of Florida’s first and only tropical, berry, and citrus winery and taste the award-winning wines at Florida Orange Groves and Winery on Tuesday, May 24. This winery produces over 43 different varieties of premium

tropical fruit wines, all gluten free. Afterwards, stop by historic Corey Avenue and discover the “Heart of St. Pete Beach.” Lined with art galleries, boutiques, gift shops, and dining, Corey Avenue offers a little something for everyone. Reserve your seat by May 17. GEMS members $4 and non-members $6. Price includes roundtrip transportation, parking, and guided tour. Call GEMS at 727-893-2242 for more info and to reserve your seat.

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Two months ago, Gulfport business owner Andrea Farnum was dismayed when two thieves stole her wallet and some merchandise from her new store on Beach Boulevard. Two weeks ago, she was pleasantly surprised when a persistent Gulfport policeman arrested the main perpetrator, who is now sitting in jail facing nine felony charges. Farnum, who opened Mermaid Bay Mercantile in November with her husband Lincoln, has only nice things to say about Officer Michael Sigsbee, the newest policeman in the Gulfport Police Department. “I felt he took a personal interest in the case,” Farnum said during an interview in her shop on Tuesday, April 26. “It meant something to him, and he wanted to solve it.” The incident took place on the busy afternoon of February 26, when a man and a woman entered the crowded store. The old-fashioned retailer features one-of-a-kind artwork, accessories, house wares, jewelry, gifts, packaged food products and soaps. The man asked Farnum to show him something in the back while his companion remained up front, and when Farnum returned to the register she noticed some jewelry was missing. When she confronted the woman,

the couple left the property. Farnum called 911 and followed them into the street, where she was able to get the license plate number on the man’s car. A later examination of the store’s video showed the woman taking the jewelry as well as opening the door to Farnum’s private office, Farnum said. Within half an hour, the couple had charged more than $3,000 worth of merchandize on credit cards stolen with her wallet, she said. Sigsbee, the officer who initially responded to the scene, was able to track down the man within a week. Earlier this month, he spotted the woman walking down the street as he was rushing to another crime scene and subsequently made a point of cruising the area. April 16, his efforts paid off: he saw her on the street again and was able to apprehend her. Barbara Rogers, 64, of 3445 49th St. S in Gulfport, already had two outstanding arrest warrants, Sgt. Michael Marotta said Tuesday as he reviewed the police report. She faces felony charges of theft, robbery, burglary and fraudulent use of credit cards, he said. Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent said Gulfport businesses may not be considering the possibility

of being the victims of crime. Vincent spoke on Tuesday at a meeting of the Beach Boulevard Business Watch, which was attended by exactly zero Beach Boulevard businesses. Present were three policemen, three members of the public and one reporter. “This is the dilemma we face,” Vincent said. “People feel they are so safe they don’t need to participate in the business watch.” He said while the city overall has very little violent crime, the waterfront area has one of the highest rates of smaller crimes owing to the large numbers of visitors. Many of these are crimes of opportunity, like retail theft, bicycle theft and theft from unlocked cars. Asked if he had any suggestions for local businesses wanting to protect themselves, he suggested having two people working in the shops, if possible, and never leaving cash in the registers overnight. He also recommended maintaining good relations with neighboring residents, whose complaints about ordinance violations can result in repeated police visits and possible shut-down, and making sure customers adhere to parking restrictions. Richard Grimberg, who coordinates the Gulfport Police Department’s neighborhood and business crime watches, said he was disappointed by the lack of business-owner attendance at Tuesday’s meeting with the chief.“The business watch takes a proactive approach towards crime,” he said, adding that it focuses on prevention instead of after-the-fact response. “That’s why we need participation.” Despite the lack of participation at the recent business watch meeting, Farnum said she thought the theft from her store, and possibly from other Beach Boulevard businesses on February 26, had served as a wake-up call to local store owners. She said they had started sharing information about crime through social media, and some had taken steps to increase their security as a result. “The best thing that happened out of all this is that all the different merchants on this street started talking to each other more,” she said. “It started the conversation, when maybe we were all a little complacent.”

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Downtown Businesses Confront Crime, ComplacencyBy Helen J. Simon

Andrea Farnum looks out the front window of her store, Mermaid Bay Mercantile, on Beach Boulevard. In February, she chased two people who stole merchandise from the store out to the street and got their license plate, which helped police solve the crime.


Hippie Dash 5k in Gulfport Three miles of Peace, Love & Goodwill! Put on your groovin’ shoes and join Goodwill Industries on Saturday, May 21, at 8 a.m. on Gulfport’s waterfront! Register now at racersignup.com/hippie-dash. Come dressed in your grooviest threads and you may win a righteous prize. Prizes given to best dressed dude, dudette and dog! Righteous t-shirt goodie bag and medals for all finishers. Free beer at the finish line. DJ spinning Woodstock’s best. Vintage VW bugs on display. Share the love and join them on Facebook at facebook.com/events/978019522271689. Can’t make it on race day? No problem! Enter any of the race distances “virtually” and we’ll send you your official bling and T-shirt! Just be sure to choose the “virtual” option when registering. For course map, registration and sponsor information, visit goodwill-suncoast.org/hippie-dash.

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City of Imagination Wants Writers Are you a writer? Would you like to have your work presented to the public? City of Imagination, 2726 54th St. S., holds a monthly literary event every second Wednesday where local writers either read from their own works, or have them read by actors. If you have a piece or two you

would like to share, contact them. For more information, visit City of Imagination on Facebook, or contact [email protected] with any inquiries or submissions.

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Makin’ Waves at Catherine Hickman Makin’ Waves is a women’s ensemble dedicated to entertaining, educating and empowering the community through their performances. Currently, the group has 20 singers. Each concert season they choose a specific organization and donate 100% of their proceeds. They ask concert-goers to donate money or volunteer services to the chosen organization. This season, Makin’ Waves is supporting WMNF. Because of this, they also need your contributions to help pay for concert venues, performance fees and music. Their ship is ready to set sail, and they invite you to support Makin’ Waves Women’s Ensemble at the Catherine Hickman Theater, Saturday May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Suggested donation is $15. Tickets are available in advance beginning Friday, April 22 at the Casino and Domain Home Accessories. For more information, contact 813-239-9138.

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City of South Pasadena $1,000 Scholarship The city of South Pasadena is currently accepting applications for the 2016 scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Applicants shall have been a resident of the city for one year or may be sponsored by a qualifying relative (parent/grandparent) who has been a resident of the city for one year. Scholarship funds must be used at an accredited institution within the state of Florida. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 31,. Eligibility information and application guidelines are available at City Hall, 7047 Sunset Dr. S., and online at mysouthpasadena.com. For more information, call the city clerk’s office at 727-347-4171.

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By Robert J. Myers, Esq.

What Are the Formal Requirements for a

Legal Will in Florida? Whoever makes a will in the state of Florida must be at least eighteen years of age. Your will must be in writing. You must be of sound mind or be competent when you sign your will. A will must be witnessed in a special manner when you sign it. This requires that certain legal formalities be observed at the time of execution of the will. Finally, in order to be effective, a will must be acceptable to the Probate Court.

Can I Cross Out or WriteAdditional Words in My Will? It is not a good idea to cross out words or add words to a will after the will has been signed and executed. If you write on the will after you have signed and executed it, you run a serious risk that some or all of the will may be determined by a Probate Court Judge to be invalid.

Why Do I Need a Will? Everyone needs to have a will. People with minor children need wills so that they can name a guardian for their minor children in the event of death. A will enables you to decide who gets your property. Without a will, the laws of the state of Florida decide who gets your real estate and personal property. A will also allows you to name who will manage the distribution of your estate. This

party is known as the personal representative under Florida law.

Is My Current Will Still Good? That depends. As long as your current will meets the formal requirements for a legal will in Florida, it is "good" until you change or revoke it in accordance with Florida law. You can change your will as often as you wish so long as you comply with the legal requirements concerning capacity, fraud, undue influence, duress and meet the formal requirements for a will in Florida. Both monetary and personal changes in your life may require a change in your will. For example, divorce, marriage, birth of children, and deaths of relatives may be a reminder to review the adequacy of your will. In addition, tax law changes and a change in the amount or makeup of your estate may make it advisable to change your will to better serve your legal heirs.

••Mr. Myers is the owner of Akerson Law Offices which is located at 1135 Pasadena Avenue South, Suite 140, St. Petersburg, Florida. The telephone number is 727-347-5131. Mr. Myers welcomes calls regarding this article and other related legal topics. This column outlines general legal principles and is not intended to give you legal advice. If you have a specific question about the law, please consult an attorney.

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Kids Chito Ryu Karate Class The Gulfport Rec Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., now has two offerings for the karate class for kids ages 7 to 10. One on Thursday from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. for one-time-a-week students. And for those students who want class two times a week they offer class on Monday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please contact Sensei Andel Konstantinovic at 727-459-1319 for more information.

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Free Italian Language Classes Have Italian in your blood? Traveling to Italy? In love with “la bella lingua?” You are welcome to join the free Italian language classes. Every Thursday at 6 p.m., you will be able to take elementary grammar, intermediate conversation, and advanced conversation. At 7 p.m., it’s beginning conversation, intermediate grammar, and advanced grammar. Classes are held at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. in Gulfport. For further information, call Steve at 727-224-8731.

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