2018 UUMA CENTER Institute for Excellence in Ministry Pre---Packet Dear colleagues and friends, Believe it or not in just over a month we will be meeting in Palm Harbor, FL for the UUMA Institute for Excellence in Ministry. We are so excited! The Innisbrook Golf Resort was chosen two years ago as the location for the 2018 Institute with an eye toward changing up the way we do Institute. Spacious apartment accommodations allow for flexibility in meal planning and room sharing. The spa and wellness center offer everything from massage sessions to yoga classes. The Institute has grown so much over the years and Innisbrook gives us the opportunity to meet together in a retreat setting. You can read more about the location at their website https://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/, and about the founder Sheila C. Johnson at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociVEtL8oao. The CENTER team and UUMA staff have been planning and working for close to three years to make this an Institute to remember. The workshop line-up is first-rate with leaders at the tops of their fields and topics that hit at the heart of what is happening in the world right now. Worship and vespers center and energize us. Built into the schedule is plenty of free time to enjoy fellowship with colleagues and new friends, explore the Tampa area, or head to the beach. Due to the positive feedback from last Institute, we are bringing back Meet- ups! Bring your topics for conversation and set a time for a Meet-up to connect and explore ideas. Buckle down, enjoy the holidays, and we’ll see you in Florida soon! In service, Julie Taylor & Jude Geiger CENTER Institute Co-chairs
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Dear colleagues and friends, Believe it or not in just over a month we will be meeting in Palm Harbor, FL for the UUMA Institute for Excellence in Ministry. We are so excited! The Innisbrook Golf Resort was chosen two years ago as the location for the 2018 Institute with an eye toward changing up the way we do Institute. Spacious apartment accommodations allow for flexibility in meal planning and room sharing. The spa and wellness center offer everything from massage sessions to yoga classes. The Institute has grown so much over the years and Innisbrook gives us the opportunity to meet together in a retreat setting. You can read more about the location at their website https://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/, and about the founder Sheila C. Johnson at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociVEtL8oao. The CENTER team and UUMA staff have been planning and working for close to three years to make this an Institute to remember. The workshop line-up is first-rate with leaders at the tops of their fields and topics that hit at the heart of what is happening in the world right now. Worship and vespers center and energize us. Built into the schedule is plenty of free time to enjoy fellowship with colleagues and new friends, explore the Tampa area, or head to the beach. Due to the positive feedback from last Institute, we are bringing back Meet-ups! Bring your topics for conversation and set a time for a Meet-up to connect and explore ideas. Buckle down, enjoy the holidays, and we’ll see you in Florida soon! In service, Julie Taylor & Jude Geiger CENTER Institute Co-chairs
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UUMA COVENANT From the UUMA Guidelines
United in our call to serve the spirit of love and justice through the vocation of ministry in the liberal religious tradition, We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association, covenant with one another:
• To conduct ourselves with integrity, honoring the trust placed in us; • To embody in our lives the values that we proclaim on behalf of our faith; • To support one another in collegial respect and care, understanding and
honoring the diversity within our association; • To hold ourselves accountable to each other for the competent exercise of our vocation; • To use our power constructively and with intention, mindful of our potential
unconsciously to perpetuate systems of oppression; • To seek justice and right relations according to our evolving collective wisdom, and
to refrain from all abuse or exploitation; • To cultivate practices of deepening awareness, understanding, humility, and
commitment to our ideals; • To labor earnestly together for the well being of our communities and the
progress of Unitarian Universalism.
Through fidelity to this covenant and our Code of Professional Conduct, we aspire to grow in wholeness, and bring hope and healing to the world.
INSTITUTE COVENANT Our UUMA CENTER Institute for Excellence in Ministry is a learning environment that is sacred to all who attend. In order to provide the best possible experience for all, the CENTER Committee and Covenantal Relations Team ask that you read and respect it as you enjoy your time at the Institute. We adhere to the covenant of the UUMA (above) and the guidelines of professional practice. We strive to be in Covenantal relationship with one another in our daily interactions. Therefore we acknowledge: 1. We all have something to learn. We want to set and uphold the expectation that
we are a learning community, in which well-intentioned mistakes are an inevitable part of the road toward growth
2. As a community, we do not have to be friends with everyone, but we do give each other the space to do our learning and get the learning we need.
3. In our stretching we will bump into each other, and when you bump it will hurt. We need to engage in accountability to handle this hurt. This accountability has three parts: • to the person/persons who have been wronged • to the community as a whole • to one’s self and idea/image of self/spirit (how do you set your mark? how do
you know you have missed it?)
We take collective responsibility to embody the best of ministry. We share responsibility for group dynamics, recognizing the impact of power in these dynamics, and work in service of our purpose. We are mindful and respect each other by showing up on time and being fully present. We respect one another’s privacy. We are here in service of our faith. And we have fun.
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COVENANTAL RELATIONS TEAM
We know we all have good intentions. We also know that the impact of our actions doesn’t always match our intentions. When there is a mismatch between intention and impact, we encourage you to speak directly with one another. When that is not possible or not yet possible, or when that does not result in a satisfactory outcome or when the harm is communal rather than interpersonal, we invite you to seek support from a member of the Covenantal Relations Team. Their work is to listen and engage with people who have experienced any form of oppression, identity based marginalization, or breech of covenant, while at Ministry Days. Should you need assistance naming your experience, speaking with others involved or exploring how to make amends, the Covenantal Relations Team is here to help. They cannot fix it for you, but they can keep you company and offer you support as you explore the next steps necessary to invite all concerned to return to our shared covenant. Information about the members of the Covenantal Relations Team, and how to contact them will be provided at the Institute.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The following opportunities are available during the Institute. The positions below include a modest honorarium to offset the cost of registration. If you are interested in applying for one or more of these positions, please fill out the application at www.uuma.org/opportunities or email your responses to [email protected] by January 5, 2018. Applicants will be notified by January 17. Chaplain Chaplains will be available to community members who are in need of immediate ministerial support or guidance. Chaplains should be prepared to be called out of seminar programs in a crisis situation. Chaplains may be requested by the Right Relationship Team to respond to a situation needing pastoral attention. Honorarium: $700 Morning Spiritual Practice Leader Each morning from 6:45AM – 7:30AM there will be an opportunity for spiritual practice groups. Group leaders are needed to lead particular programs. Program ideas include yoga, meditation, running, exercise on the beach, dream group, journaling, etc. Leaders will be expected to lead their program Tuesday– Friday mornings. Honorarium: $150 Bookstore Assistant Assist UUMA Staff in selling books during breaks in the programming. Time commitment 8-10 hours. Honorarium: $150 Accessibility Coordinator Assist UUMA Staff in providing support to members who need assistance navigating the Innisbook Campus. Duties may include organizing volunteers, providing transport and/or being on call to provide transport or other support. Time commitment 10-12 hours. Honorarium: $200
Opportunities to volunteer will be posted in January
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MEET-UPS @ THE INSTITUTE This year we are making it easier than ever to gather groups of people together for conversation, meet and greets, games, yoga, or whatever else you’d like to do! We have created a Meet-up group for the UUMA and anyone can create a Meet-up or look over what’s been created and join in. Here’s what to do:
1. Join Meet-up or sign in here: http://www.meetup.com/ 2. Join the UUMA Meet-up here: www.meetup.com/Unitarian-Universalist-Ministers- Association/ You
need to be approved to be a member, which we do manually, so make sure to sign up before the Institute! 3. Everyone who is approved as a member is also made an Event Organizer. To schedule a new Meet-up,
click on the “Schedule a New Meet-up” at the top of the group page. If you need more detailed instructions, you can find them here. Make sure you are not scheduling your Meet-up during a seminar or worship. You can find the full Institute Schedule here.
4. Click here for a list of possible venues. Make sure no one is using your venue before your list it. Click here for a map that shows the locations of the venues. Please note that we may change venues based on the number of attendees for any given event.
5. Announce your Meetup! Make sure to say yes when asked if you want to announce your Meetup so that other members will be notified.
Feel free to email Sana at [email protected] if you have any questions or difficulties.
UUMA Promoted Meet-Ups (please indicate your interest in attending at meet-up.com): • All Week: Bring your favorite board game to include in our UUMA Lounge. • Tues 1-2: Chat with UUMA Board • Tues 5-6: To Act or Not to Act: Credible Rumors of Misconduct led by Sarah Lammert and
Melissa Carvill-Ziemer • Wed 1-2: Q&A with President Susan Frederick-Gray • Wed 5-6: Conversation about Commission on Institutional Change with Leslie Takahashi • Thurs 1-2: Introduction to the Wake Now our Vision Legacy Gift Campaign with Laura Randall • Thurs 5-6: #MeToo Conversation for those who identify as female led by Deborah Pope-Lance
and Gail Seavey
CHILD CARE
We are pleased to be able to provide child care at the 2018 CENTER Institute for Excellence in Ministry. Basic child care is free to members who registered prior to the event. For children ages 4-12 we are hoping to be able to subsidize access to Camp Nessie (details here) a daily camp for kids. Questions or concerns can be directed to Janette ([email protected]).
To be supplied on site by parents: • Diapering supplies/changes of clothes/ sippy cups • Food/formula/feeding supplies for children not yet on table food • Parents will need to pick your child(ren) up during the lunch hour.
Click here to register your child(ren)! (http://www.uuma.org/event/2018InstituteChildCare)
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SEMINAR ASSIGNMENT LISTS
As of 12/19/2018 If you would like to switch seminars, please email Allison at [email protected] by January 15.
Please note that Seminar #8 is full.
1. An Introduction to Entrepreneurial Ministry Matthew Alspaugh Aisha Ansano Christopher Bell Leonetta Bugleisi Jim Coakley Dawn Cooley Leon Dunkley Anita Farber-Robertson
Anthony Fisher Kendra Ford Erin Gingrich John Hickey Laura Horton-Ludwig Julie Lombard Beth Marshall Brian Mason
Marjorie Matty Barbara McKusick Liscord Andrew Mertz Sarah Napoline Jeremy Nickel Richard Nugent Daniel O'Connell David Pettee
David Pyle Ruth Rinehart Scott Rudolph Emrys Staton Elizabeth Stevens Laurie Stuart Scott Tayler Erin Walter
2. Building Vocal Communities: An African American World View Karen Armina Jennifer Brooks Kim Crawford Harvie Thomas Disrud Natalie Fenimore MaryHelen Gunn Virginia Jarocha-Ernst Dianne Johnson
Allison King Robert Klein Arthur Lavoie Jone Lewis Nancy McDonald Ladd Alexandra McGee Andrew Millard Joel Miller
Leslie Mills Linda Olson Peebles Denis Paul Karen Rasmussen Heather Rion Starr Pamela Rumancik Edward Sammler-Michael Richard Speck
Paul Sprecher Luke Stevens-Royer Lindasusan Ulrich Kate Walker Kelly Asprooth-Jackson Kate Wilkinson
3. Ministerial Relationships: We are the tools of our trade Margaret Beard Rita Capezzi Allison Farnum
Lucas Hergert Everett Howe Jane Page
Elizabeth Presley Lisa Schwartz Sonya Sukalski
Carmen McDowell
4. Embracing Family Ministry: Breaking down Silos Erica Baron Tracie Barrett-Welser Marisol Caballero Heather Concannon Caitlin Cotter Erin Dajka Holley James Galasinski
Mary Gear Cassandra Howe Anthony Jenkins Nancy Palmer Jones Shana Lynngood Lyn Marshall Sean Neil-Barron
Elizabeth Newton Allison Palm Jim Parrish Robert Renjilian Meg Riley Kent Saleska Paul Sawyer
Andrea Spencer-Linzie Colleen Squires Laura Thompson Marlene Walker Andrew Weber Sharon Wylie Evin Carvill Ziemer
5. Gathering Our Selves: Sustenance for People of Color in a Multicultural World Jacqueline Brett Dianne Daniels
Clyde Grubbs Julica Hermann de la Fuente
Bill Sinkford Carlton Smith
Marta Valentin Cheryl Walker
6. Prophetic Leadership in the Digital Age Chava Bahle Lane Campbell Debra Faulk Roberta Finkelstein Annie Gonzalez Milliken
Carl Gregg Robert Hardies Cathy Harrington Erika Hewitt Rob Keithan
Liz Maclay Mitra Rahnema Tom Schade McKinley Sims Vanessa Southern
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7. Prophetic Protest in the Public Square Thom Belote Janet Bush Nic Cable Joe Cherry Rebecca Edmiston-Lange Alicia Forde Daniel Gregoire
Nicoline Guerrier Jann Halloran Leah Hart-Landsberg Susanne Intriligator Carie Johnsen Lauren Jones Mayfield Walter LeFlore
Sarah Lenzi Susan Maginn Lisa Mobayed Elizabeth Nguyen Janet Onnie Gaye Ortiz Carolyn Patierno
Sarah Richards Jonathan Rogers Catherine Senghas Joan VanBecelaere Schuyler Vogel Michelle Walsh Emily Wright-Magoon
8. Reclaiming Prophetic Preaching in a Post-Truth Age Neal Anderson Rachel Baker Wendy Bartel Kathryn Bert Lara Campbell Thomas Capo Seth Carrier-Ladd Lynne Garner
Joanne Giannino Kendyl Gibbons Debra Haffner Gretchen Haley Patricia Hart Christina Hockman Hilary Krivchenia Sara LaWall
Joanna Lubkin John Marsh Douglas McCusker Alison Miller Joan Montagnes Jordinn Nelson Long Ellen Quaadgras Donna Renfro
Kathleen Rolenz Justin Schroeder Jan Taddeo Alan Taylor Douglas Taylor Wendy Williams
9. Spiritual Leadership for Stewardship and Fundraising: Enough Already! Roger Brewin Elizabeth Bukey Jessica Clay Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry Pamela Gehrke Julia Hamilton Alex Holt Joan Javier-Duval
Kimberly Johnson Karen Johnston Wendy Jones Eric Kaminetzky Kevin Lawson Eric Meter Paul Oakley Otto O'Connor
Patricia Owen Janet Parsons Laura Randall Rod Richards Kathryn Rickey Meghann Robern Hannah Roberts Villnave Kristen Rohm
Bethany Russell-Lowe Craig Schwalenberg Marian Stewart Sam Teitel James VanderWeele Amy Carol Webb Vail Weller
10. Think like a Filmmaker: Sensory-Rich Worship Design for Unforgettable Messages Shayna Appel Robin Bartlett Pamela Barz Jeffrey Barz-Snell Tricia Brennan Deborah Cayer Frank Clarkson D Scott Cooper John Cullinan Cynthia Davidson Cathey Edwards Carmen Emerson Sandra Fees Claire Feingold Thoryn Brian Ferguson Jim Foti Peter Friedrichs
Claudia Frost Paula R. Gable Donald Garrett Paige Getty Lynn Harrison Marcus Hartlief Sara Hayman Angela Herrera Norman Horofker Jan Hutslar Jill Jarvis Matthew Johnson Paul Johnson Bruce Johnson Jonalu Johnstone Roger Jones Nicole Kirk
Tera Klein Michelle LaGrave Sarah Lammert Charlotte Lehmann Laurel Liefert Megan Lynes Melora Lynngood Shay MacKay Anne Mason Kent Matthies Stephanie May Diana McLean Amy Moses-Lagos Rosemarie Newberry Shawn Newton Samaya Oakley Sarah Oglesby-Dunegan
Josh Pawelek Gregory Pelley Hannah Petrie Amanda Poppei Diane Rollert Nori Rost Amy Russell Nathan Ryan Tandy Scheffler Kathy Schmitz Gail Seavey Jason Shelton Laura Shennum Mykal Slack Tracy Springberry Marcia Stanard Sarah Stewart
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Alice Syltie Leslie Takahashi Carol Thomas Cissel
Lois Van Leer Margaret Weis Eileen Wiviott
Jay Wolin Gretchen Woods Judy Zimmerman
11. Unassigned: Please contact the office Colin Bossen Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd Beth Chronister Lynette Cox Jennifer Crow Patrice Curtis Sean Dennison Dawn Fortune
Shawna Foster Susan Frederick-Gray Rebecca Froom Mark Glovin Kat Hawbaker Karen Hering Ron Hersom Alyson Jacks
Beth Johnson Jennifer Kelleher Keith Kron Darcey Laine Michael Leuchtenberger Bret Lortie Dena McPhetres Gloria Perez
Cathy Rion Starr Beth Robbins Victoria Safford Lise Sherry Laura Smidzik Patience Stoddard Sam Trumbore Christana Wille McKnight
SPA SERVICES Optimal well-being is universally believed to be our most sought-after state. We aspire to it. We rejoice when it's achieved. And we're all on an endless quest to maintain it. At Salamander® Spa, Tampa Bay, you'll soon discover there is an overwhelming commitment to helping our guests achieve the ultimate version of their best selves. Their passion and talent is at the foundation of their mission. In one lounge there is a whirlpool, eucalyptus steam room, fully stocked showers, fruit water, hot tea, and trail mix. In the other lounge all above is included except for the whirlpool and this lounge has a TV. In addition, the staff at Salamander® Spa is excited to partner with the UUMA to provide times where the Spa will be gender neutral. We encourage all to book their appointments during this time. To book an appointment call 727.942.5258 and mention that you will be with the UUMA. Special Discounts for Attendees: 20% discount of any one service of $100 or more 10% discount of any one service below $100 UUMA Gender Neutral Times: General Hours of operations are as follows: Tuesday 5-6pm Monday-Wednesday 9am-6pm Wednesday 3-6pm Thursday-Saturday 9am-9pm
Sunday- 9am-5pm Treatment prices do not include gratuities. For your convenience a 20% service charge will be added to all services. 18% goes to the provider for their gratuity and 2% goes to the spa for the upkeep of the spa’s amenities.
LEARN MORE ABOUT INNISBROOK AND THE SALAMANDER SPA
• View Spa Prices and Services at: https://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/relax/overview • Learn about Ms. Sheila Johnson: http://press.salamanderhospitality.com/bios/sheila-johnson • Ms. Johnson’s vision: http://press.salamanderhospitality.com/facts/salamander-story • Articles on Environmental Practices and more at: http://www.uuma.org/?page=institute_travel
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PLANNING FOR YOUR TRIP TO INNISBROOK
We have included a map and some “need to know” information about Innisbrook in this packet (this will be available in larger type onsite as well). Here are some other questions and answers that will be helpful.
What will the weather be like? The average high in January is 69 degrees and the average low is 54 degrees.
What shall I bring with me? Journal, notepad, writing tools Tennis shoes or sturdy walking shoes Casual layered clothing Sweater and/or jacket Windbreaker Umbrella Swimsuit Sunscreen
How do I get from the airport to Innisbrook? We recommend flying into the Tampa International Airport (TPA). When arriving into the Tampa International Airport (TPA), please be advised that the airport is divided into two (2) sides: Red and Blue. From there, each side is split up into two quadrants: Blue 1 Blue 2 and Red 1 Red 2. We have contracted with Super Shuttle who provides four (4) onsite Super Shuttle booths that are located in each quadrant. For the shuttle service you may check in at any one of these booths. Super Shuttle also offers an Execucar service which meet passengers in their airline carrier’s baggage claim area. To make your reservation, at our negotiated discount, visit: http://group.supershuttle.com/group-page/uuma-nurturing-excellence-in-ministry/
When does the conference start? We will gather at 6:00PM for dinner on Monday evening. Conference registration will begin at 1:30PM and room check-in starts “officially” at 4:00PM. If your room is not available a walk or a good read and conversation will be a nice entry point to the Institute.
Do I have any pre-work for my seminar? Pre-work will be sent via email in early January. Not all seminars require pre-work.
Note about Food: Program registration includes snacks and dinner on Monday evening. Because the housing at Innisbrook includes full kitchens in all the rooms we have removed the cost of breakfast and lunch from the program fee - so that you may choose to eat in your suite. If you wish to have meals with your colleagues, you have the option to purchase the meal program which includes a continental breakfast (M-F) and lunch (M-Th) for $200. To change your food preference, please contact Allison. What is there to do at and around Innisbrook? Innisbrook has five restaurants onsite, a tennis club, golf, pools, nature walk, spa, and much more. There is also a shuttle bus that brings guests to the Honeymoon Island Beach (pickup location to the ferry boat to Caladei Island State Park) (15 minutes). Visit https://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/ to explore the campus. Is housing included with my registration? Please remember that you must arrange for your housing separate from your program registration. Do not assume that because you are receiving this packet you have your housing set. To see if you have reserved (and paid) for housing through the UUMA visit: www.uuma.org/events/RSVPlist.aspx?id=893875
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Who do I contact if I have any questions? Allison can help with any questions about registration, housing, and seminar assignments. Janette can will help with any questions about your child care, accessibility, and shuttles. Darrick can help with programming or any other questions.
Wednesday Free-Time Onsite: If you want to spend your free afternoon onsite Innisbrook is full of relaxing activities.
Explore Coaching at the Institute: Available Wednesday and all week. Curious about the UUMA’s peer clergy coaching program? Try out a coaching sample session at the Institute with one of our coaches to get a sense of whether this program might be right for you. Look for details about how to sign up for the coaching sample sessions in January. If you will be in search this spring, we are going to experiment with offering our fast track coaching services for search. A sample session at the Institute can offer you a taste of how coaching can benefit you in your search process.
Nature Walk: Innisbrook has 900 beautiful acres with rolling hills & serene waterways and is dedicated to environmental renewal and both in servicing the golf courses and in establishing a beautiful nature walk. A favorite spot for bird watchers, spend your afternoon with the many species of birds. Innisbrook was also chosen as the site of an official clone from a Champion Dahoon Holly tree which is located outside of our Spa. The tree this clone was taken from is the largest tree of its species in the world. Gender Neutral Spa: The Salamander Spa will be reserved for UUMA Members from 3-6 on Wednesday afternoon as a gender-neutral space. The Spa will also be gender-neutral from 5 to 6 on Tues if you prefer to venture out on Wed. If you are planning to purchase spa services, we encourage you to book your appointment during this time – act soon as slots will fill up. Discounts are available. See more information about the spa on page 7. And of course … fitness classes, bicycle rentals, golf, tennis, pools, and more!
Off-Site: There are many exciting and interesting activities in the local area. Design your own adventure or connect with a colleague on Meet-Up to head out on an adventure. With sufficient interest we will have two shuttles to bring folks to Tarpon Springs and Honeymoon Island Beach. If you are interested in venturing off-site please visit the meet-up page to sign up for the shuttle. For more local activities visit: https://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/play/activities#category-local
Tarpon Springs: Located just a few miles outside of Innisbrook gates, the charming fishing village of Tarpon Springs was named for the fish found in abundance in nearby waters. But it also is known as the "sponge capital of the world," and for its 51 miles of waterfront allure. Tarpon Springs' charming downtown center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to the Historic District can stroll along brick streets while browsing in art galleries, antique stores, and specialty shops housed in buildings dating from the late 1800s. For the culturally-minded, the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts and Cultural Centers offer theater, art and historical exhibits, concerts, and other quality programs. Honeymoon Island Beach: Make it an afternoon at the beach at Honeymoon Island Beach, also the pickup location to the ferry boat to Caladesi Island State Park; where the beach has been rated "America's Best" by Dr. Beach.
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Area Attractions For a day of relaxation in Palm Harbor, bathe in one of the warm mineral springs or visit one of the resorts, parks, or nearby beaches. For a step back in time, stroll down Florida Avenue in historic downtown Palm Harbor, where many historic buildings remain – open and welcoming, just as they have been for many decades. Business services, beauty and barber facilities, dining, shopping and the Greater Palm Harbor Area. For more information visit http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/palm-harbor.html. If you wish to venture further off-site Tarpon Springs is a 10-minute drive and Clearwater is 20 minutes. The main attraction of Tarpon Springs is its famous Sponge Docks, which are set along the Anclote River. Dodecanese Boulevard, which follows the riverfront, is lined with gift shops that carry everything from souvenirs to home goods, natural sponges to olive oil soap. Wander a few blocks south and you’ll find several antique shops on downtown’s Tarpon Avenue. www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/tarpon-springs
BackDraughts Craft Pizza, Craft Beer, Fine Wine 101 E. Tarpon Avenue Facebook Page Copenhagen Cafe Coffee, Gelato, Home Baked Dessert 15 N. Pinellas Ave. Facebook Page Crusty Bread Bakery All natural breads & sweets. 131 Hibiscus Street Crusty Bread Bakery Currents Restaurant Unique Fine Dining 200 East Tarpon Avenue currentstarpon.com EatGreek Kouzina Authentic Traditional Greek Cuisine 150 E. Tarpon Ave. Facebook Page Johnny’s Tap House Grill 27 Craft Drafts, Full Liquor Bar 224 E Tarpon Ave Facebook Page
KC Que Award Winning BBQ 310 E Tarpon Ave www.KCQue.com Olive The World Bistro Olive Oil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar Tasting, Bistro Eatery 24 Hibiscus Street Facebook Page Silverking Brewing Company Craft Beer & Brewery 325 E. Lemon Street www.silverkingbrewing.com Tarpon Tavern Restaurant, Craft Beer & Wine Bar 21 N Safford Ave TarponTavern.com Costa’s Restaurant Homemade Greek and Seafood 521 Athens St www.costascuisine.com
