The Connections Groups
is sponsored in part by:

  TAMPA Bay
   & PINELLAS area events


2/28: (thurs) Chamber Lunch & Learn :
Ultimate Time Management... 11.30 am to 1pm
...hosted by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
Compass Grill-Sirata
5300 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706
Please join Paul Cline of Advanced Training Seminars on February 28th for an energetic and informative presentation on "Ultimate Time Management: Taking complete control of your time and your life"
ADVANCED TRAINING SEMINARS - Offering Seminars for Businesses and Organizations in Florida.
Phone # (727) 204-0779
Check out our website at: www.advancedtrainingseminars.com  We help Businesses and Organizations create better results through specialized trainings. Each training is custom designed with your specific needs in mind! Additional articles, links and other resources available FREE on our website - check it out!
RSVP required for admission.
Click here to RSVP http://www.tampabaybeaches.com/chamberEvents.php
Admission is $15.00 for Members, $20 for Non-Members.



2/28: (thurs) Sales Professionals
Orientation - TELESEMINAR - 2:00-3 PM
(You don't have to leave your home or office!)
How to use the Money Merge Account program as a marketing tool to EXPLODE your business!
Are you a sales professional...
especially in the following industries...
~~ Indep Insurance Agent?
~~ Financial Planning?
~~ Mortgages &/or Real Estate?
If you are a CREATIVE, "out of the box" thinker you will immediately recognize all the MANY benefits, both in increased SALES and INCOME that you can enjoy by expanding your business to include the United First Financial Money Merge program.
SEE WHAT FELLOW PROFESSIONALS SAY...
"The cash flow is really growing daily. I am on track, in the next 12 months, to earn more with this than my best year in Real Estate! Not too tough to take in this down market.
The great thing is... You don't have to leave the business you are in. Heck, this is just a wonderful value added service for your existing client base. They are dying to hear positive news from someone, why not have that be you?"
...Rick Lamb, Commercial RE Agent
Keller Williams, Sarasota, FL
"Our team members are improving their mortgage business and, more importantly, their client base. Not to mention, dramatically increasing their income.
What value do you place on being able to talk to every client in your database?
What if you could not only talk to them, but to all other clients that your competition cannot talk to?
...Thomas, Quann, III
President,  Stonegate Mortgage
For a SNEAK PREVIEW... visit this site and click on the LEFT for your profession... http://www.TeamSue.com
FOR THE LIVE WEBINAR / SEMINAR
At 2:00 PM, click this link to join the Webinar:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/369780212/106539792
Webinar ID: 369-780-212
Join the conference call: (641) 715-3222,
Access Code 213-699-665
AFTER the TELESEMINAR... contact SUE at 407 .443 .0348
to speak one-on-one and see the commission schedule.
http://www.u1stFinancial.net/Sue
http://www.MoneyMergeOffice.com/replicated/Sue


3/6/2008 - 3/16/2008, A Bench in the Sun
Fri 7 Sat @ 8pm, Sunday Matinee @ 2:30 pm
Venue Theatre, Broyhill Plaza, Pinellas Park
9125 US 19 N, Pinellas Park
"Venue Ensemble Theatre (VET) will present
A Bench in the Sun by Ron Clark, March 6-16, 2008
at Venue Theatre, 9125 US 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL.
When a once famous actress moves into the
retirement home, two long time friends compete
for her attention. Think the Odd Couple +
Sunshine Boys + Grumpy Old Men -ìVery wise,
very moving, and most of all, very funny! Mel Brooks.
A Bench in the Sun is directed by Mary Kay Cyrus
and stars Walter Raine, Rob Sakoff, and Francine Wolf.
Evening Performances are Fridays and Saturdays,
March 6,7,8,13,14,and 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Matinees on March 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for Seniors/Students.
Venue Theatre and Actors Studio is located in the
new Broyhill Plaza at 9125 US 19 N, two lights north
of Gandy/Park Blvd., Pinellas Park
Venue Theatre Collective, Inc, is a Not-For-Profit
501(C)(3) Corporation
$15 Adult, $ 12 Senior/Student
Seating is limited.
For reservations call 727-822-6194 www.venueactorstudio.org  Mary Kay Cyrus mkc_va@hotmail.com


3/7-3/9: (fri-sat) 8th Annual
Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Mahaffey Theater Presentation
at Vinoy Park
500 Bayshore Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
You will not want to miss 15,000 pounds of crawfish, lots of live music, dancing, vendors, fiery food and much, much more! The Cajun Connection is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing the culture of Southwest Louisiana to the Tampa Bay area: the food, the music, and the dancing. 10,000 lbs of Crawfish, 30,000 sq ft of Tent Pavilion, Fiery Foods, Arts & Crafts and Kids Tent. No pets, No coolers and No umbrellas. Parking available at BayWalk public parking garage available with shuttle to festival grounds. A cajunconnection.org Production.
For more information, call 727-892-5767.
http://www.mahaffeytheater.com


3/11: (tues) Networking Synergy Mixer! ...5.30 pm to 7 pm
...hosted by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
SunCoast Seabird Sanctuary
18328 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, Fl 33785
Join your fellow Members & their Guests for this excellent Networking Synergy opportunity & drive business right to your door!
DETAILS: Plentiful Hors d’Oeuvres will be provided along with soft drinks. A cash bar with alcoholic beverages will also be available.
RSVP required for admission.
Click to RSVP now: http://www.tampabaybeaches.com/chamberEvents.php
Admission is $10.00 for Members, $15 for Non-Members.


3/19-3/22: (weds-thurs)
The 3rd Annual
Sunscreen Film Festival
Renaissance Vinoy
Resort & Golf Club
501 5th Ave. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2620
The 3rd Annual Sunscreen Film Festival is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. First, Sunscreen is adding one more day over our previous schedules. More Parties, including a special opening night gala screening and a closing awards ceremony. More films and more Q&A with attending filmmakers. More Distribution & Acquisition executives, a guaranteed Distribution Prize from one of the attending distributors!.
Celebrity guests include John Travolta.
Awards include Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Florida Film, Best Animated Film and more Bests!
Festival passes from $25 to $90
For more information, call 727-420-4536.
http://www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com


4/8: (tues) Networking Synergy Mixer! ...5.30 pm to 7 pm
...hosted by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
Dolphin Beach Resort
4900 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706
Join your fellow Members & their Guests for this excellent Networking Synergy opportunity & drive business right to your door! DETAILS:
Plentiful Hors d’Oeuvres will be provided along with soft drinks. A cash bar with alcoholic beverages will also be available.
RSVP required for admission.
Click to RSVP now: http://www.tampabaybeaches.com/chamberEvents.php
Admission is $10.00 to all.


4/11-4/13: (fri-sun)
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Vinoy Park
500 Bayshore Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Each year since 1995 the Tampa Bay Blues Festival has been staged at beautiful Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg. The park is located on the shores of scenic Tampa Bay, with the famous St. Petersburg Pier providing a brilliant backdrop for the festival. With its acres of plush grass and palm trees, Vinoy Park is the perfect setting for one of the world's greatest blues festivals
This three-day music festival features a tropical atmosphere, spectacular blues music and throughout the festival grounds, you will enjoy tasty food products, including seafood, barbecue, Cuban cuisine, and other treats. Festival vendors also include arts & crafts.
Premium beer & wine are also available.
  ...LINE UP:
~~ Friday - 4/11
Billy Gibson 12:30 to 2 pm
Nick Moss & the Flip Tops 2:30 to 4 pm
Lucky Peterson 4:30 to 6 pm
JAMES HUNTER 6:30 to 8
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND 8:30 to 10 pm
~~ Saturday, 4/12
Trombone Shorty 1 to 2 pm
Tutu Jones 2:30 to 4 pm
TAB BENOIT 4:30 to 6 pm
WALTER TROUT 6:30 to 8
LOS LONELY BOYS 8:30 to 10 pm
~~ Sunday, 4/13
Tad Robinson 12:30 to 2 pm
California Blues ShowcaseFeaturing:
Chris Cain 2 30 to 4 pm
Janiva Magness 4:30 to 6 pm
ROD PIAZZA & The Mighty Flyers 6:30 to 8 pm
ROBBEN FORD 8:30 to 10 pm
Proceeds from the Sound Advice Tampa Bay Blues Festival benefit Pinellas Association for Retarded Children.
The event is co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg and is a part of the City's Festival of States.
For more information, call 727-502-5000.
http://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/
 

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