Two neighboring businesses will host artist receptions on Thursday. Nanette's Spirit of the Hand Gallery, 13157 Cortez Blvd. (near Circuit City), and Patio Paradise, at 7069 Coastal Blvd. (by Panera Bread), will each host a free wine and cheese reception for local artists from 5 to 8 p.m. ...more

December 16, 2008

EVENTS SPECIAL EVENT: Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, will host Holiday Hounds, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Pets are welcome but must be well-behaved, well-groomed and leashed. Dogs will be offered a Zukes treat or dog biscuit. Call (813) 653-2418 to sign up; free. ...more

November 30, 2008

CHARITY WINE TASTING: St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, will host Toast 4 Charity, a wine tasting to benefit the Vincent Lacavalier Foundation, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Join Lightning players for a food and wine tasting with Roy's Restaurant chef Kiel Lombardo. There will also be a live and silent auction. Cost is $150 and includes a ticket to the game; (813) 301-6521. ...more

November 23, 2008

More than 30,000 revelers from around the Suncoast are expected at the biggest street party kick-off for the winter season, Dunedin Wines the Blues, next weekend. The 18th edition of the festival, which increases in attendance each year, begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Dunedin along Main Street and plays on into the night. ...more

November 8, 2008

EVENTS DOG TREATS: Chefs on the Loose, 3401 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, will host a Sidewalk Doggie Party. Bring your dog for some treats on its sidewalk patio, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call (813) 835-7300 for information. ...more

October 12, 2008

Events VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466. These events are scheduled: ...more

June 11, 2008

Pat Barmore is one of Florida's bards, putting the Sunshine State's moods to poetry. He will perform his original songs celebrating Florida Friday, June 13, at the monthly Broadway Wine Walk, in downtown Dunedin. ...more

June 7, 2008