Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Citrus heritage and community voices: Nearby Palm Harbor Museum will host May programs, including biologist Dan Larremore on storms and barrier islands. Garden volunteers meet May 9. The museum also seeks a $5,000 lawn sponsor -- see events, exhibit and volunteering.

Effort to curb disease-carrying pests: Pinellas County officials urge St. Pete residents to dump standing water as mosquitoes breed fast. Florida has seen dengue and malaria cases, and helicopters drop non-toxic larvicide during rainy season -- learn how you can help.

Celebrating enduring local institutions: St. Pete has named eight Legacy Businesses recognizing longtime local companies. Honorees include Red Mesa Restaurant and Harvey’s 4th Street Grill, with city signage, ribbon-cuttings, and BurgBiz promotions to come -- see all the honorees.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Your next group hang: Craving a spot that feels fun without trying too hard, with solid drinks and the kind of energy that flips a random Tuesday into a story? LALA St. Pete is your move this week, perfect for rallying the crew when you want a little extra sparkle in the neighborhood.

Puzzle time, St. Pete: Swap the beach haze for brainy adrenaline this week at The Great Escape Room St Pete, where fully private games turn friend groups and work crews into code-cracking legends. Perfect for stormy afternoons, pre-dinner hangs, or when you need a fun reset that doesn’t involve more errands.

Level-up your living room: Feeling the itch to retire that wobbly end table? ZaZoo'd mixes coastal charm with reimagined vintage, crisp new furniture, and decor that sparks real joy. Pick a single standout piece, and the whole room feels pulled together, brighter, and a little breezier.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🧘 Donation Based Sound Bath @ Steep Station Kava Bar | Tuesday (4/28) at 7:00 PM – Kick off Tuesday night with a donation-based sound bath that tunes up the nerves, the joints, and the excuses. Think deep breaths, good vibrations, and absolutely zero small talk. Pay what you can, leave lighter.

🎨 Painting: Impressionism the Easy Way @ DRV Gallery (Gulfport) | Thursday (4/30) at 9:30 AM – Skip the stick figures and let Jack Providenti guide you to a light-filled landscape or seascape in five easy steps, no drawing required. Four weekly sessions, oils or acrylics, with a morning demo, or a looser afternoon. $145, beginners and dabblers welcome, register early.

🎨 Fast & Easy Silk Dyeing @ Gulfport Arts Center | Friday (5/1) at 1:00 PM – Elizabeth Neily is teaching fast, easy silk dyeing, free when you spring for an 11x72 scarf for $13, or two for $25. Register ahead, bring exact change or a card, and they provide the dyes. Adult tie-dye, but make it Gulfport.

👪 Family Day @ Chihuly Collection | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Think the Chihuly is just for date night glass gawking? Drop in for a free family day with kids art, face painting, Melting Pot treats, and raptors amid Florida-native blooms. Meet the Morean crew, scout camps, and let them paint something other than your sofa.

🎨 Tampa Bay Chalk Festival @ Deuces Live | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – St. Pete's streets turn into galleries for the Tampa Bay Chalk Festival, hosted by Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project, with artists sketching our "Watery Futures." Stroll, sip something cold, support local artists, and admire masterpieces that might not outlast the sprinkler, which is half the charm.

🌀 Celebrate World Labyrinth Day @ Clymer Park (Gulfport) | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – This mindful walk invites Gulfport to 'walk as one for peace' at Clymer Park’s labyrinth, joining a global moment without leaving our oak shade. Not a maze, no wrong turns, just a quiet spiral, birdsong, neighbors, and a little perspective.

🏇 Lift Your Spirits @ St Petersburg Coliseum | Saturday (5/2) at 5:00 PM – Trade your flip-flops for a Derby hat and hit a Tampa Bay gala where mint juleps, best-dressed glory, and lively auctions meet real impact. You’ll toast inspiring student stories, dance a little, and fund personalized education, workforce development, and life-skills training.

This waterfront contemporary on coveted Coffee Pot Drive NE offers 6,290 square feet by Hughes Construction with impact glass. It has four bedrooms plus office and bonus, 5.5 baths, and an elevator. The kitchen has Sub-Zero and Wolf. There is a heated pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, and boat dock with lift across the street, plus downtown St. Petersburg views.