One of the best investments you can make regarding boating safety is taking a course provided by local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary clubs. Courses cover safety and operational details that will make you much more confident as a skipper. They also save considerably on the cost of boat insurance with many companies. ...more

May 31, 2009

Today 02/07 •The Pinellas Opera League in partnership with the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Palm Harbor, will present a free DVD showing of the Kirov Ballet of Russia's performance of "Sleeping Beauty," by Tchaikovsky, 1:30 p.m. 727-784-9512. ...more

February 7, 2009

In yet another wave of generosity, the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center awarded just less than $65,000 in grants June 13. ...more

June 25, 2008

Ronald Carford, commander of the Apollo Beach Sail and Power Squadron, with James "Don" Freeman, education officer, and Jackie Freeman, secretary, recently presented a certificate of appreciation to senior librarian John Bostick of the SouthShore Regional Library for allowing the squadron to hold its Boat Smart and Chart Smart courses there. ...more

November 14, 2007

Boating THROUGH MONDAY: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Bahia Mar, opens 10 a.m. daily; $16; www.show ...more

November 2, 2007