November 2018
www.plantcityguide.com (813) 610-7336
“Young Local Filmmaker’s Film Screening Event”
Young Filmmaker, Derrick Perez from
Brandon is ready to show audiences his
passionate work in their best form, on
the big screen. This time not just one
film project but three Halloween
themed short films.
In 8th grade, Derrick attended the
Progress Village Middle Magnet
School for the Arts. The following
year, Derrick moved to Bloomingdale
High, where he started the school’s first
film club. The founding of that club
allowed him to form a full cast and
crew and together they made the short
film ‘1313 Dead End Lane.’ Derrick
has continued filmmaking and is
releasing his newest project this month.
This November come and be a part of
the “1313 Experience”. The event will
screen three of our creepy thriller short
films “The Scarecrow”, “1313 Dead
End Lane”, and “Rosalina”. Be a part
of the showcase of the young
filmmaker’s hard work over the past
year as they screen for the very first
time their projects up on the big screen!
The premiere is a HUGE moment for
the cast/crew, since they finally get to
see all their efforts come to life on the
big screen! Please come out and share
this moment with them!
The Event will be hosted at AMC The
Regency 20 in Brandon, November
14th, 2018. Screenings begin at 6:30
p.m.
Tickets are only $5.00
AMC The Regency 20
2496 W Brandon Blvd,
Brandon, FL 33511You can find
information about “Derrick Perez”and
his film journey at www.dbpfilms.co
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 2 ~
Just a Thought… By: Christine Wynne-Andrade Editor
Are you ready for eating season?
Starting the last week of October and
ending on New Year’s Day, we
Americans will eat more food in 70
days than we do the rest of the year,
thanks to some great eating holidays
such as Halloween, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s.
Thanksgiving is the quintessential
American holiday, encompassing
nature, family and, of course, food. We
are blessed to live in a bountiful land. I
feel as if I have always been grateful
and thankful for my blessings in life,
but I also feel that I might not have
always expressed my gratefulness or
thankfulness. Because of that failure I
make a purposed effort during this time
of my ‘thanksgiving’ to express my
thanks, especially to my husband,
Anthony Andrade.
For a holiday so rooted in rituals, rules,
and traditions, it’s fascinating how
Thanksgiving is celebrated differently
by all of us. It’s almost as if—gasp!—
there isn’t just one right way.
Some of us give vocal thanks to God,
to the bounteous Earth, to the farmer’s
hard work in bringing in the harvest
and to each other’s hard work in paying
for it. Say these things at the table if it
is your tradition. If not, give them a
thought. Others prefer to spend their
day at a local food bank or homeless
shelter helping others.
If you have a relative, neighbor or
friend who will be alone, invite him or
her to your table, or if that would be
disagreeable, send some turkey,
stuffing and gravy on a plate. Even if
he or she eats alone, on this day your
food will taste better than their food.
Do praise the cook. This is always a
good move at dinner, and is crucial on
this day. Praise the cook more than
once; your first effort may be drowned
out. If there are a few lumps in the
gravy, overlook them.
For those who don’t cook, there is no
easier American holiday than this. You
don’t have to buy presents and worry if
they were right. You don’t have to buy
fireworks and worry that they are the
prohibited ones, or wish they were.
You don’t have to buy bags of candy
and worry if your generosity will run
out before trick-or-treaters do.
All you have to do is eat. There is no
calculation in it other than allocating
your capacity: how much turkey, how
much stuffing, how much pie.
This is a community paper. Please
send your thoughts, stories and events
to me by email at
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 3 ~
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 4 ~
Plant City Entertainment Presents…
Conversations in Bed
Opens November 11
The Ghazi’s, Sanchez’s, Jackson’s and Smith’s are next door neighbors in the suburbs. The audience follows the conversations that each couple has about their lives, families, pasts,
futures, and their neighbors. The most comical conversations always seem to happen in bed.
November 9, 10, 16 and 17, Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Curtain is at 8:00 p.m.
There will be 2 Matinees on November 11 and 18. Doors open at 1:30 pm Curtain
opens at 2:00 pm.
All performances held at the Plant City Entertainment, Inc. Theater, 101 N.
Thomas Street, Plant City, FL 33563
To purchase tickets online & for more information, visit: www.pceshows.com
Tickets are also available for purchase at the door
ADULTS (18-59) – $18
SENIORS (60+ with ID) – $14
STUDENTS (under 18) – $14
GROUPS OF 10+ – $12 (only available in advance at Hardee’s Fashions)
PCE MEMBERS – $12 (only available at Hardee’s and at the door)
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 5 ~
Valrico Village Players Presents…
In this hilarious Christmas
classic, a struggling church’s
Christmas pageant is faced
with casting the Herdman
kids. Beware of The
Herdmans; the worst kids in
the history of the world!
When they crash Sunday
school and demand parts in
the Christmas pageant, the
whole town panics. Grace
Bradley, a regular suburban mom, faced just that challenge, after being
chosen to direct her church’s Christmas pageant, after perennial, imperious
director Mrs. Helen Armstrong, broke her leg.
You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide
with the Christmas story head on!
This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling Young Adult book,
and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States!
Features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite
Christmas Carols, and a lot of laughs!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever shows that even “bad” kids can do good.
The show will warm the heart of every family who sees it. It’s definitely
another sugar plum for this Christmas season.
Dinner Theater – Opening Night is December 7. Evening shows are December 8,
14 and 15. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Curtain is at 8:00 p.m.
There will be 2 Matinees on December 9 and 16.. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Curtain is at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are: $18 for General Admission, Seniors, Students & Military with
ID $ 15, Groups of 10 or more $15 each. ...call our box office for reserved
seating prepaid in advance... 480-3147 or our information line 813-643-
8292 or visit www.thevillageplayersvalrico.com
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 6 ~
Social Scene
Empty Bowls Project
November 10 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Train Depot
Pig Jam
November 16 – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00
November 17 – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Plant City Stadium
Youth Fishing Derby
November 17 – 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Pond behind Plant City Stadium
Strawberry Classic Car Show
November 17 – 4:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown
Main Street Sidewalk Sale
November 24 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
Downtown Plant City
Food Truck Rally
November 30 – 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
McCall Park
Live Music
Thursdays 8:00 p.m. - midnight
1916 Irish Pub
Live Music
Friday & Saturday 6:30 -10:30pm
Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Keel & Curley Winery
Plant City Connections Networking
Tuesdays – 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The Brick House Cafe
Spa, Spray Tan, Nails
Services include Facials, Pedicures, Manicures, Gel Nails, Spray Tan and Waxing
**Call Sloan at 813-393-6417 for new client specials**
1513 James L. Redman Pkwy, Suite 102A, Plant City
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 7 ~
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 8 ~
Thankful Thanksgivings – Is There a No-Fuss, No-Muss Way to Enjoy
the Holiday?
Yes! And Award-Winning Author Chef Warren Caterson Shows You
How My, how quickly things change. Just a
few short years ago, restaurants were
booming and cooking at home was
something one watched on TV, but
rarely attempted in real life. Then
something shifted. In a big way.
Perhaps it was the economy. Or a
desire to eat healthier. For whatever
reason, people wanted to rediscover the
joy of cooking.
Recognizing that need, Chef Warren
Caterson wrote the award-winning
cookbooks Table for Two – The
Cookbook for Couples and Table for
Two - Back for Seconds, and Cooking
Outside the Lines – Musings of an
Extemporaneous Chef (Winfield &
Scott Press) each featuring over 235
recipes using fresh and readily
available ingredients. Now he has taken
his passion on the road with an
entertaining and energetic presentation
that will inspire your inner chef while
tickling your taste buds.
Join Chef Warren at the Bruton
Memorial Library as he shares dozens
of kitchen tips, cooking hints and
humorous anecdotes about the joys and
challenges of cooking a Thanksgiving
meal without losing your mind. Chef
Warren will answer such questions as:
What's the most frugal way to purchase
my turkey? How can I roast my turkey
so every part comes out tender? Is there
an easier way to make gravy that is
quick and lump free? I don’t have a
large kitchen, how can I make a large
meal? My leftover turkey is so dry
when re-heated, is there a fix? And
many more…
Chef Warren will end the presentation
with a cooking demonstration,
preparing a healthy dish that anyone
can replicate in their own home in less
than 15 minutes.
Join Chef Warren at the Bruton
Memorial library on Thursday,
November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Chef Warren Caterson is a full-time
writer and chef who studied at the
Southeast Institute of Culinary Arts.
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 9 ~
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 10 ~
Weekend Vibes in New Smyrna Beach
By: Anthony Andrade and Christine Wynne
Numerous cities have staked claims as
leading music centers. Seattle had its
grunge, Chicago has electric blues, and
Nashville its twang. Detroit was the
birthplace of both Motown and the
hard-edge distorted indie rock of The
White Stripes. Austin has Stevie Ray
Vaughn, Willie Nelson, and a host of
legendary singer-songwriters. Then
there's of course New Orleans jazz,
brass, and funk; San Francisco’s
psychedelic sound; and the reverb-
soaked rockabilly that is inextricably
associated with Memphis.
We love live music, and enjoy seeking
out music venues during our travels.
We were pleasantly surprised to
stumble upon New Smyrna Beach
recently. New Smyrna Beach, or NSB,
as the locals call it, is situated on the
Atlantic Coast of Florida. NSB is
located fifteen miles south of Daytona
Beach; however, it is a world away.
Visitors will step back in time in this
quaint beach town, which is only about
five blocks by fifteen blocks and it
looks probably much like it did thirty to
forty years ago.
There are no chain restaurants on New
Smyrna’s beachside. Everything is
locally owned with only mom-and-pop
style restaurants. Its sleepy downtown
offers cool, funky boutiques, galleries,
surf shops, ice cream parlors and high-
quality seafood restaurants, all within
walking distance.
One thing that sets New Smyrna Beach
apart from other Florida Atlantic Coast
beach towns is the size of their music
scene. It is a great spot for catching
bands in intimate venues. As we
walked five blocks along the main
thoroughfare called Flagler Avenue on
a Friday night, we passed eleven
different live music venues. Its thriving
music scene includes everything from
jazz, rock, country, blues and Jimmy
Buffet style beach tunes. There was
even a night club filled with suntanned,
twenty-somethings dancing to the latest
hip hop played by a DJ.
Well past our twenties, we selected a
band that played a mix of jazz and
beach tunes at the Crow’s Nest Bar and
Grille. Located just a block off of
Flagler Avenue, this multi-level,
beachside restaurant offers reasonably
priced food and drinks and a breath
taking, panoramic view of the ocean
from their upper deck. It was a great
way to end a day filled with sun, surf
and sand. visit www.visitnsbfl.com.
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 11 ~
Candlelight Processional at Epcot
One of the most popular events of the
Christmas season at Walt Disney
World is the Candlelight Processional
at Epcot. The highlight of the show is a
celebrity narrator who reads the story
of the birth of Jesus from scripture.
The readings are interspersed with
music that celebrates the section just
read. The music is provided by a 50
piece orchestra and a 500 member
choir. Disney cast members try out to
be a part of the Christmas Tree (in the
middle of the choir) and high school
and college choirs from around the
country are invited to join. Three
performances are held per night at
5:00pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm in the
American Gardens Theater across from
the American Adventure in the World
Showcase.
The celebrity narrators for this year are
as follows:
Chita Rivera – Nov. 22 to 23
Helen Hunt – November 24 to 25
Alfonso Ribeiro – Nov. 26 to 27
TBD – Nov. 28 to December 2
Neil Patrick Harris – Dec. 3 to 6
Whoopi Goldberg – Dec. 7 to 9
Bart Millard – December 10 to 12
Blair Underwood – Dec. 13 to 14
Gary Sinise – December 15 to 17,
Pat Sajak – December 18 to 20
Auli'i Cravalho – Dec. 21 to 23
Edward James Olmos –
December 24 to 25, 2018
Jodi Benson – December 26 to 27
Cal Ripken Jr. – Dec. 28 to 30
While the theater can seat over 1,000
guests per performance, over 50%
of these seats are reserved for guests
who purchase dinner packages. All of
these dinner package guests are
guaranteed seats in one of the three
nightly performances. The remaining
seats are complimentary on a first
come, first served basis.
This means that the standby line for
most performances can get ridiculously
long, especially when a popular
narrator is presenting. When Neil
Patrick Harris presented last year, we
saw people lining up for the 5:00 pm
performance around noon!
The dinner packages include a meal
consisting of an appetizer, entree,
dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage (or
full buffet “experience,” where
applicable), reserved seating at the
show and access to an exclusive
fireworks viewing area. For what you
get, the dining package is not that
expensive, and your time on vacation is
definitely worth the price.
If you elect not to do the dinner
package, and do not want to wait in the
standby line, there is always a chance
of standing at the back of the seats.
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 12 ~
Photo Archives Hosted WUSF Public Media and USF
Journalism Program Interview Project
Plant City Photo Archives & History
Center hosted a joint WUSF Public
Media / University of South Florida
Advanced Journalism course project for
the WUSF “History Matters” program.
The project is part of a Telling Tampa
Bay Stories series and focused on
telling Plant City stories as related by
about seventeen residents of the greater
Plant City area.
Fifteen journalism students worked at
the Photo Archives facility with WUSF
staff and Professor Abrahamsen from
10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday,
September 29. The students
interviewed Plant City area residents
including Judi Whitson, Owen
Johnson, William Thomas, Jr., Ed
Verner, Janell Johnson, Jack Holland,
Bill Thomas, Jodi Stevens, Alvin
Futch, Nate Kilton, Lori Matta, and Jr.
Archivists Club members Jayden Felix
and Hannah Rice.
The joint project was organized by
Mark Schreiner, Assistant News
Director, WUSF Public Media;
Stephanie Colombini, WUSF Public
Media, Florida Matters Producer,
Reporter; and Jeanette Abrahamsen,
Visiting Instructor, University of South
Florida. Schreiner had worked with the
Photo Archives staff in 2007 when
producing “Plant City Goes to War”
for WUSF-TV and brought Colombini
and Abrahamsen to meet with Gil Gott
and discuss the potential of using the
facility for the interview project.
Schreiner and Colombini said the Photo
Archives facility was perfect for the
project; Abrahamsen added that she
intends to bring her students back for
additional course work in Plant City.
"Shop GUIDE Advertisers."
They Support
The Business Community Of
Plant City"
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 13 ~
Hot Off The Grill - Plant
City Pig Jam
Calling all chefs, cooks and
backyard grillers. Do you make the
best BBQ? If you think you do, or if
you just like to eat great BBQ, come to
the 16th Annual Suncoast Credit Union
Plant City Pig Jam State BBQ
Championship, brought to you by the
Greater Plant City Chamber of
Commerce. The event will be on two
dates this year – Friday, November 16
from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and on
Saturday, November 17 from 10:00am
to 5:00pm. Individuals will compete in
the professional and amateurs'
barbeque competition Saturday,
November 17th at the Randy Larson
Softball Four-Plex, 1500 South Park
Road/1401 Gordon Food Service
Drive. The general public has the
opportunity to sample some of the best
BBQ in the country!
Pig Jam has been sanctioned by the
Kansas City Barbeque Society
(KCBS). For entry information and
rules and regulations governing each of
the two categories (professional,
amateurs), contact Plant City Chamber
of Commerce 813-754-3707. Prizes
will be awarded in each category with
professionals vying for the $3,000
Grand Champion Award, $2,000 for
Reserve and cash prizes through 10th
place in each of the four food
categories (BBQ Ribs, BBQ Port, Beef
Brisket and Chicken). Prizes will also
be awarded in the amateurs’
competitions. Proceeds of the Pig Jam
will benefit chamber programs.
Family Fun & Concert
Pig Jammers will have food and a lot
more to enjoy. While grills will be
busy from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
there will be activities for children
and live music. Parking is $5 per
vehicle and – admission is FREE!
Empty Bowls Project
The United Food Bank’s Empty Bowls
event will take place from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 10 at
the old Plant City train depot, 102 N.
Palmer Street.
The Empty Bowls Project combines
art with a simple lunch that brings
awareness of hunger in our
community. It is a pottery art
project conducted by the Art Teachers
in the Hillsborough Country District 6
Schools and their students making the
empty bowls as a symbol of all the
Empty Bowls that go unfilled every
day.
All of the funds raised from the event
go to the food bank. These are funds
that are crucial as we head into the
busy Thanksgiving and Christmas
season.
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 14 ~
Plant City Welcomes The First Ever Coworking Space
As a national trend, coworking spaces
are quickly taking over urban spaces
and becoming the new normal for many
in the business, tech, and creative
industries. In Plant City, the first
coworking space opened last month.
The concept of a coworking space is to
facilitate creativity, innovation, and
sustainability. With a range of
professions and expertise under one
roof, this type of office space has been
proven to produce a thriving network
and community within itself.
Centrally located at 1805 James L.
Redman Parkway, the space will offer
different levels of membership,
including daily rates for those who
need a table and outlet for a couple
hours, coworking solutions, virtual
offices and designated private office
space and meeting room space.
For those seeking privacy, there are
small phone booths that are
soundproof, allowing focused work and
private phone conversations.
You’ll have access to on site computer
repair and free notary services. All of
the packages included high speed
internet, printing, scanning and coping.
They also offer complementary coffee
and spa water and if you are in the need
for a snack, our market place is sure to
have something that will hit the spot.
The comfortable but professional
environment is equipped with your
safety in mind. The space is equipped
with bio metric smart locks on all the
doors and security cameras throughout.
Technology is what we do, OnPoint IT
Solutions, is on site to provide you the
most convenient computer repair for
any of your technology needs.
For a tour, visit
www.onpointcoworksolutions.com or
call (813) 501-1555
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018~ Page 15 ~
Real Stuff
By: Kevin Daum
11 Clever Things to Say at the
Thanksgiving Table
Once more, people will sit down to a
feast and, once more, they will be
tongue-tied. Your families and friends
look to you to be wise and profound. At
the very least they hope you will be
entertaining with your stories and
insights.
Of course, you didn't ask for the pressure
of being the sage of the group, so I am
here to help you. Below are some little
shared facts, poems and blessings that
will make you look clever and pithy.
Your audience will leave knowing that
you did your part to make this
Thanksgiving a joyous and profound
holiday.
Just select any and all from the list,
memorize them and blurt them out at an
appropriate time so all can enjoy.
Thanksgiving Historical Facts
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to
be the national bird of the United States.
Sarah Josepha Hale, an American
magazine editor, persuaded Abraham
Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a
national holiday. She is also the author
of the popular nursery rhyme "Mary Had
a Little Lamb."
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day
Parade tradition was not started by
Macy's. In 1924, the annual
Thanksgiving parade, originally started
by Louis Bamberger in Newark, New
Jersey at the Bamberger's store, was
transferred to New York by Macy's.
In 1939, President Roosevelt
proclaimed that Thanksgiving would
take place on November 23rd, hoping
to stimulate economic growth and
extend the Christmas shopping
season.
Congress passed a law on December
26, 1941, ensuring that all Americans
would celebrate a unified
Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday
of November every year.
Thanksgiving Sayings
"The unthankful heart... discovers no
mercies; but let the thankful heart
sweeps through the day and, as the
magnet finds the iron, so it will find,
in every hour, some heavenly
blessings!"--Henry Ward Beecher
"Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute,
once a year; to the honest man it
comes as frequently as the heart of
gratitude will allow."--Edward
Sandford Martin
"Reflect upon your present blessings,
of which every man has plenty; not on
your past misfortunes, of which all
men have some."--Charles Dickens
"We give thanks for unknown
blessings already on their way."--
Ritual chant
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 16 ~
Thanksgiving Poems
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
May our stuffing be tasty
May our turkey plump,
May our potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May our yams be delicious
And our pies take the prize,
And may our Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off our thighs!
- Anonymous
Thanksgiving Prayer
Thank you, God, for this food we are
about to eat. And thank You for Your
many blessings on us this past
year...the ones we've seen, as well as
the ones we haven't seen.
Thank you, God for the times You have
said "no." They have helped us depend
on You so much more.
Thank you, God, for unanswered
prayer. It reminds us that You know
what's best for us, even when our
opinion differs.
Thank You for the things you have
withheld. You have protected us from
what we may never realize.
Thank You, God, for the doors You
have closed. They have prevented us
from going where You would rather
not have us go.
Thank you, Lord, for the physical pain
You've allowed in our lives. It has
helped us more closely relate to Your
sufferings on our behalf.
Thank you, Lord, for the alone times in
our lives. Those times have forced us to
lean in closer to You.
Thank you, God, for the uncertainties
we've experienced. They have
deepened our trust in You.
Thank You, Lord, for the times You
came through for us when we didn't
even know we needed a rescue.
Thank You, Lord, for the losses we
have experienced. They have been a
reminder that You are our greatest
gain.
Thank You, God, for the tears we have
shed. They have kept our hearts soft
and moldable.
Thank You, God, for the times we
haven't been able to control our
circumstances. They have reminded us
that You are sovereign and on the
throne.
Thank You, God, for Your ability to
take what we consider 'tragedy' and
turn it into a treasure.
"Shop GUIDE Advertisers."
They Support
The Business Community Of
Plant City"
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 17 ~
Extreme Craft Market Opens at Keel & Curley Winery
Keel & Curley has partnered with The
Gathering Goose to bring an extreme
craft market to Plant City.
The Gathering Goose is a promoter of
eclectic vendor events and
marketplaces. Home to the 1st
Saturdays Vintage Market and Fun &
Funky Pop-Ups located in Central
Florida. Here you will find
marvelous vintage finds, shabby, retro,
rustic, handmade goods, boutique
clothing, crafters, handmade items, to
jellies, honey, baked goods, artisans,
along with hand sewed items,
handmade jewelry, shabby chic,
antiques, primitive items as well.
The market will be open to vendors of
arts and crafts and local growers who
are interested in selling their
goods. Booth spaces will be available
to sell arts, crafts and produce for only
$35. Each month will have new
vendors, along with those that are there
each month.
In addition to the Craft Market, the
winery will have afternoon live
entertainment from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. providing great musical
entertainment for the crowd.
The Craft Market will take place the
third Sunday of each month from 11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. September through
May. The Market is open to the public
with free admission, as is the winery.
The remaining dates are as follows:
November 18
December 23
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
While you are there, visit the winery to
enjoy wine, craft beer and cider
tastings.
The neat thing about this event is that
the guys can go inside and enjoy craft
beer and watch football while the ladies
shop. Afterward, the ladies can join
back up inside and enjoy some wine
and cider tasting.
For more information, visit
www.keelandcurleywinery.com or
www.thegatheringgoose.weebly.com
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 18 ~
The Florida Aquarium Opens Waves of Wonder Gallery
Featuring Heart of the Sea Exhibit
The Florida Aquarium is unveiling its
new Waves of Wonder gallery,
featuring a variety of mesmerizing
animals including blue blubber
jellyfish, a giant Pacific octopus,
clownfish and king crabs. The focal
point of the gallery is the 100,000-
gallon Heart of the Sea exhibit which
has stunning views of more than 400
animals.
Heart of the Sea is the Aquarium’s
second largest exhibit. Through the use
of multi-camera interactive technology,
live programs, and in-water
experiences, it shares the story of the
conservation work being done by
Aquarium staff onsite, in the field and
at its Center for Conservation at the
Florida Conservation and Technology
Center in Apollo Beach.
"Our Heart of the Sea exhibit provides
a unique underwater perspective by
allowing guests to experience the
exhibit both physically and through
technology," said The Florida
Aquarium CEO Roger Germann. He
adds, "It will also, for the first time,
directly connect the important
conservation work we are doing at our
Apollo Beach Center for Conservation
to every guest visiting the Aquarium.”
The Aquarium’s primary conservation
focus is threefold – coral, sharks and
sea turtles. Each is featured
prominently in the Heart of the Sea
exhibit. Guests will have an
opportunity to enjoy watching
bonnethead sharks, a nurse shark,
southern stingrays, and two endangered
sea turtles that were rehabilitated by the
Aquarium – one loggerhead and one
Kemp’s ridley – swimming around the
exhibit and through a set of PVC coral
trees like the ones the Aquarium has
planted in nurseries in the Florida Keys
and off the coast of Cuba as part of its
coral conservation work. In all, the
exhibit is home to more than 400
animals, with others including goliath
grouper, tarpon, Spanish hogfish,
rooster hogfish, squirrelfish and
grunts.
Heart of the Sea also features a
submerged platform high in the exhibit
that facilitates the Aquarium’s world-
class animal care. The area can be used
for veterinary procedures, as well as
activities to enrich and stimulate each
animal, including training sessions,
interactions and much more. A pair of
70-inch monitors at the front of the
exhibit will allow guests to get a
fascinating glimpse into these
activities.
For more information, visit
www.flaquarium.org
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 19 ~
Library Corner
Adult Programs
Mahjong Class: Thursdays from 2:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m. November 1st, 8
th,
15th
, and 29th
. Whether you’re a first-
time player or a seasoned expert, join us
every week to play American Mahjong!
Master Gardener-Caladiums:
Monday, November 5th
, 6:30 p.m.-
7:30 p.m. Learn about caladiums for
the home garden. A Master Gardener
from the Hillsborough County
Extension Service will discuss tips on
growing, maintain, and choosing the
best varieties as well as the colorful
value these easy foliage plants add to
any Florida garden. Participants are
invited to bring a plant for the plant
exchange afterwards!
Thankful Thanksgivings with Chef
Warren: Thursday, November 8th
,
7:00 p.m.
Is it possible to have a no-muss, no-fuss
holiday feast without pulling your hair
out? YES! Chef Warren will be here to
tell us how to accomplish just that, a
stress free holiday. Join us as he
discusses tips and tricks to simply the
feast. Registration required. Please call
813-757-9215 to sign up.
FSBDC Workshop-Smart Start Your
Business: Tuesday, November 13th
,
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
You’ve got the idea. Now you need to
know how to get on your way. From
how to determine feasibility and legal
structures, to the types of licenses
you’ll need, this class covers all of the
essentials that will help you get started.
Registration required. Please call 813-
204-9267 to sign up or visit
http://bit.ly/FloridaSBDCHC.
Morning Book Club: I Heard the
Owl Call My Name by Margaret
Craven Tuesday, November 20th
,
11:00 a.m.
Join us for our Morning Book Club!
We meet once a month to discuss the
club's book selection for that month.
Share your thoughts on the book and
help select future titles! Get copies of
next month's club pick at this
discussion. Following the trip of Marc
Brian, his journey will teach us about
life, death and the power of love. The
setting takes place in an ancient,
Native American village in the Pacific
Northwest. Housing developments
and alcoholism are taking over the
village, causing a loss of heritage.
Evening Book Club: Ninth Hour by
Alice McDermott
Tuesday, November 20th
, 7:00 p.m.
Our evening Book Club is led by Kim
Fields. Share your thoughts on this
month's book and pick up a copy of
next month's selection.This is a
powerful story set during the twentieth
century of a widow and her daughter,
and the nuns who serve their Irish-
American community in Brooklyn.
The suicide of the widow’s husband
reverberates through many lives and
over the decades testing the limits and
the demands of love and sacrifice, of
forgiveness and forgetfulness, even
through multiple generations.
Plant City Dining & Entertainment Guide
November 2018 ~ Page 20 ~