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St. Petersburg is making the news. Voters okayed upgrades for the Renaissance Vinoy Resort located in downtown St. Pete. They will now be able to add a 17,000 square foot spa and fitness center to this historic hotel. The expansion won't affect the original design of this 1920's Mediterranean Revival hotel. This addition will add another reason to visit this awesome 4 star resort.
The crosstown Bay to Bay footrace is being held on Sunday. There are 3 races. The Bay to Bay is a 12K (7.5 miles) and runs from Boca Ciega Bay to Tampa Bay. There is also a 5K (3.1 miles), and a 1 mile run as well as children's footraces. A two day fitness Expo is held in concert with the race on Friday and Saturday. Potential bone marrow donors are encouraged to register; the procedure is painless. It is a simple cotton swab passed through the registrant's mouth. It only takes a moment and might mean the difference between life and death to someone someday. A special effort is being made to find donors for African-American and Hispanic groups with leukemia. Donors for these groups are particularly hard to find. To register for the race or volunteer to help enter: http://www.runbaytobay.com/ or call (727) 367-7223.
Also in the news, is this Saturday's "Save Our Shore Coastal Clean-up." Volunteers should show up at 8AM at any of our six city waterfront parks. The cleanup will run until noon and is expected to draw about 300 volunteers. Bill Sanders, Executive Director of "Keep Pinellas Beautiful" said, "We try to appeal to their pride, because after all, it is their beaches and parks." Organizers will provide gloves and trash bags. Participants will receive a "Great American Cleanup T-shirt and more importantly the satisfaction that they have helped to keep our beaches sugary white. I'll be there. I hope that maybe I will see you there.
