BESTBets
The 6th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll
Holiday Concert to benefit Toys
for Tots will be at The Central Park
Performing Arts Center in Largo
on Thursday, December 1st. The
show will feature Tommy Mara and
The Crests known for “Cara Mia,”
“Summertime” and “16 Candles”
and Little Peggy March singing
her hit, “I Will Follow Him.” You
can brighten a child’s Christmas by
bringing an unwrapped toy to be
collected by the United States Marines
who will be there along with Santa Claus, Tampa Buccaneers’ Captain Fear
and Buccaneers Cheerleaders. Tickets for the concert, produced by Nader-
Mara Entertainment, are available at The Central Park box office or by visiting
richardnader.com.
Phoedin Fresh Vietnamese
This new dining opportunity brings the fresh taste of
Vietnamese food to Dunedin’s culinary smorgasbord.
Located next to the Pinellas Trail on Scotland Street, one
block south of Main Street, this taste of the Far East is sure
to delight you. Their fresh rolls, cold vermicelli noodles,
Basmati rice, lettuce wraps and Banh Mi sandwiches can be
ordered with your choice of tofu, chicken, beef short ribs,
shrimp, pork meatballs or pork belly. They also have fried
spring rolls and pho rice noodle soup for which Vietnam is
known. Casual and inexpensive, Phoedin is the creation of
well-known Dunedin restaurateurs Jane and Walt Wickman,
(727) 733-1909.
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Walking
St. Augustine
If you are planning a trip to
St. Augustine, Florida this book is a must
have. Author Elsbeth “Buff” Gordon
provides a plethora of information in
her comprehensive, illustrated book.
Learn about the city’s history and
architectural points of interest, view
rare and ancient maps and explore the
city using the book’s self-guided maps
with accompanying walking tour routes.
Walking St. Augustine is filled with
everything you need to enjoy America’s
oldest city.
Suncoast
Hospice Ball
The 18th annual Suncoast Hospice
Ball, Through the Looking Glass, will be
held Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the
Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort
& Golf Club. This fantastical evening of
entertainment, food and wine supports
the life-changing healthcare of Empath
Health and its members, including Suncoast
Hospice. For tickets or information on
becoming a sponsor, call (727) 523-3352 or go
to SuncoastHospiceFoundation.org/Ball.
A Rock’n’Roll
Holiday Concert
Tommy Mara
/richardnader.com
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