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Grand Central District in February
  
bannerltThe Banners are up!
 
Grand Central District Association paid to have banners placed on every light pole in the District. It really makes the statement that you have arrived!
 
 
Thanks go out to Commercial Electrical Contracting, Inc. for putting the banners up for us. Michael Mullaney and his co-workers have been very generous with their time.
 
 
Also a HUGE shout out to Ric Castro @ Ric Castro Salon and Mona Burrows @ Wahoo Mortgage for helping to make this project happen.
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New Partnership
 
 GCDA and LocalShops1.com are thrilled to announce their new partnership to promote neighborhood businesses.
 
The partnership includes a new, combined membership that offers businesses double the perks and double the marketing.   One of the key components is the combo GCDA/LS1 1Card, which offers shoppers discounts at participating Grand Central businesses as well as all the other businesses in the LocalShops1.com network.
  
Please visit our website for a list of places where you can pick up and you can use your free discount card. 
Shoppers can also sign up at LocalShops1.com, and have the 1Card sent to them, for free. There is no charge for postage. 
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Annual Wine
 Tasting Event
 
February 5 and 6, 2010
 
It's a yearly celebration of fine food and wine:  A Wine and Artist's Dinner Friday, Feb. 5; and Food and Wine Tasting, Art Exhibit and Sale, Saturday, Feb.6.
 
Both events  are open to the public and will be held in the Gathering Room in of The Hospice of The Florida Suncoast, 3050 First Ave South, St. Petersburg. Tickets may be reserved in advanced through the website www.wineartandheart.org.
Individual tickets for the Wine and Artist's Dinner on February 5 may be purchased for $120.
 
Individual tickets for the Fine Food and Wine Tasting on February 6 may be purchased for $35.
 
  
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GCDA Meet & Greet
 
Tuesday, March 2

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Location:

Painting With A Twist
 
2527 Central Avenue


Starting at 5pm, mingle with other business owners and local residents in an old fashioned meet and greet.  At 5:45pm we will be spreading the news of events and activities of Grand Central.


An added treat-Painting With a Twist will give you $5.00 off the normal price of the class if you would like to stay after the meeting. 
 
Please make your reservation online
 before March 2nd.
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Painting With A Twist
 2527 Central Ave
727-327-4488
 
SUPERBOWL
 PRE-GAME
PAINTING PARTY
 
Sunday February 7th
1:00-4:00
 
Who Dat Fans!!!

Come celebrate the Saints going to the Super Bowl
 with us! 

We are providing the refreshments-a little wine, a little jambalaya, maybe some second lining, and a whole lot of fun. 
 
Even if you are not football fanatics, come enjoy this Fleur de Lis painting with us.
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Cigar Loft
 
2448 Central Ave
727-388-6992
 
SUPERBOWL PARTY
 
Sunday February 7th  4pm-til the party ends....
 
$10 Cover
 
 Food and Beverages
 
Come in & take advantage of my crazy spending spree on new cigar brands.
  
 
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Island Seafood Market 
 
2057 Central Ave
727-821-8181 
 
Join us for the Superbowl!
 
February 7th  6:30pm
 
 
Half-time Freebies
 
Smoked Island
 Fish Spread
 
&
 
Peel-n-Eat Shrimp
 
$2  Bud & Bud Lights
During the game!
 

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"Freestyle Trolley Crawl" 

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Next Trolley Hop is Friday February 19!  Get your passports now!
 
This event will be occurring every 3rd Friday of the month from 4pm to midnight.   Show your passport to the trolley driver for FREE trolley rides for the evening and enjoy amazing discounts from some of the best local pubs and restaurants in downtown St. Pete and the Grand Central District.
 
 Make sure that you hang on to your passports - there are quite a few discounts that can be used throughout the month at participating venues!
 
Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at the Craftsman House (2955 Central Ave) Island Seafood Market (2057 Central Ave) Beak's Old Florida (2451 Central Ave) and Bella Brava (515 Central Ave).
 
Tickets can also be purchased on www.grandcentraldistrict.org with paypal.
 
PLEASE NOTE:  If you pay with paypal, you HAVE to bring your paypal receipt to one of the following places to pick up your passport
 (you may do this the night of the event).

*You have to be 21 or over to participate.
 
 
TROLLEY STOPS: 
For more information on deals and discounts click here
 
The Queens Head - 2501 Central Ave

Beak's Old Florida - 2451 Central Ave

Cigar Loft - 2448 Central Ave
 
Nitally's Thai-Mex Cuisine - 2462 Central Ave

Island Seafood Market - 2057 Central Ave
 
Gemini Lounge - 2315 Central Ave

Savannah's - 1113 Central Avenue

Paddy Burkes - 100 4th Street S

Bella Brava - 515 Central Ave

A Taste For Wine - 241 Central Avenue 
 
White Orchid Salon and Spa - 1041 Central Ave
 
 
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Welcome to our newest member:
  
Insurance Underwriters & Assoc., Inc.
2100 5th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: (727) 384-0096  
 

Since 1990 Insurance Underwriters & Associates has specialized in providing the "personal touch" for the business and individual insurance needs of our clients.  We are on a first name basis with all of our clients, the way it should be.  We always try to provide our clients with the products, price and service to fit their unique insurance situation.  As proprietors of the agency, we opened the doors of our Kenwood office in 2003, and became residents of Historic Kenwood in 2005.
 
All of the products offered by Insurance Underwriters & Associates are maintained with superior customer service, which is not only expected,  but it is an integral part of providing quality solutions for our insured clients.
 
Our agency uses a Business Protection Analysis approach for the small business clients by uncovering ALL insurance needs:  You and Your Business, You and Your Employees, You and Your Family.  A thorough look at each of these areas leave no gaps in financial protection.  Please contact Insurance Underwriters & Associates today for a "no obligation" assessment of your financial needs.
St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center's
Business Training Schedule
 
The St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center (BAC) offers free business training and counseling sessions to assist emerging and existing small businesses with business development.  For further information, call (727) 893-7146 or visit our website at www.stpete.org/bac.
 
Business Workshops:
 
Financing Your Business Lunch & Learn
session provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA); Tuesday, February 2, AND Tuesday, February 16, 2010; 1 to 2 p.m.
Introduction to Business Startup workshop by Florida Small Business Development Center at USF; Wednesday, February 3, 6 pm to 8 pm.
 
Marketing Your Small Business (Intro.) workshop by a marketing expert; Thursday, February 4, 6 to 8p.m.  
 
Website Series - Pt. 2/Website 101 - Web Design & Hosting workshop by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" (recommended prerequisites:  Marketing, Advertising and Effective Use of the Computer in Small Business); Tuesday, February 9, 6 to 8 p.m.  This workshop has a $20 fee, payable to SCORE, Chapter 115. 
 
How to Write a Business Plan workshop by Florida Small Business Development Center at USF; Wednesday, February 10, 6 to 8 p.m. 
 
SBA Programs and Services/Recovery Act Stimulus - Access to Capital workshop by the Small Business Administration (SBA); Thursday, February 11, 6 to 8 p.m. 
 
City of St. Petersburg Business Incentives workshop by the City of St. Petersburg's Economic Development Department; Tuesday, February 16, 6 to 7 p.m.
 
Employee vs. Independent Contractor workshop conducted by SCORE and the Florida Department of Revenue; Wednesday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 
10 Steps to Start a Successful Small Business workshop by SCORE; Thursday, February 18, 6 to 8 p.m.  To register or for further information, call (727) 893-7146.
S.O.S. During a Recession (Secrets of Survival for Small Business Owners) workshop by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"; Friday, February 19, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  This workshop has a $20 fee, payable to SCORE, Chapter 115.  
 
How to do Business with the City of St. Petersburg workshop by City of St. Petersburg Purchasing Department; Monday, February 22, 2 to 4 p.m. 
 
Planning for Your Business workshop by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"; Tuesday, February 23, 6 to 8 p.m. 
 
Pricing Fundamentals - Gross Profit, Margin & Markup workshop by SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"; Thursday, February 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
 
To register or for further information on any of these workshops, call (727) 893-7146.
 
 
 

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The St. Petersburg Small Business Reference is a new resource for businesses produced by the City's Economic Development Division.
 This is a one stop center with links to a vast array of information that will be of interest to small businesses.
  
2159 1st Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713

(727) 479-4228

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Looking for a fun night out with friends while creating your own masterpiece?
 
We have the answer! Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture along with a local artist. We will show you step-by-step how to paint a beautiful work of art that you will take home at the end of the evening.
 
Join us for an evening of creativity and camaraderie.  We'll provide your paint, canvas and brushes and you will have a fun evening with friends.  At the end of the night, you will have a one- of-a-kind creation and hopefully a new found talent you will want to explore
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Two Hour Class   -$35.00
Three Hour Class -$45.00
 
Think you can't do it?  Watch this great 2 minute video that shows what we are all about and how much fun it is. 
 
 
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2527 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg, FL  33713
(727) 327-4488
WWW.PAINTINGWITHATWIST.COM

 
 
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 Thank you to St. Pete Pride for their donation of
 $250 to the Grand Central District Association.