Beach notebook

By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published October 9, 2002

Treasure Island seeks new name for rec center

TREASURE ISLAND -- The city is looking for suggestions for a new name for its Treasure Island Golf, Tennis and Recreation Center, 10315 Paradise Blvd.

City officials have called the name "too long and generic." They say it is often confused with the Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club and the city's Community Center.

The city is looking for a catchy name that will promote the facility, particularly its golf and tennis aspects.

Suggestions are being accepted through 4:30 p.m. Friday. Interested people should deliver their suggestions to the Treasure Island Recreation Department, 120 108th Ave.

For information, call Recreation Director Cathy Hayduke at 547-4575.

Tennis tournament to benefit kids' programs

TREASURE ISLAND -- The Gulf Beaches Rotary Club and the city will host the Fourth Annual Rotary Tennis Challenge on Nov. 16 at the Treasure Island Golf, Tennis and Recreation Center, 10315 Paradise Blvd.

This men's and women's doubles round robin will accommodate 48 tennis players of all playing levels.

The proceeds will benefit the city recreation department children's program's Treasure Island Tennis juniors programs and the Gulf Beaches Rotary Foundation.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $25 per player, which includes play, a goodie bag and a raffle ticket for a new tennis racquet. The event will also include a silent auction.

For information, call the Recreation Center at 360-6062.

Artists and crafters needed for fall festival

Applications are available for artists and crafters who would like to participate in the Beach Art Center's 24th annual Fall Festival. Spaces are available until all slots are filled. The deadline is Nov. 1.

The festival combines visual arts with holiday crafts, a pancake breakfast, a bake sale, children's activities, live music, food and drink, a classic car show and Chalk Walk 2002.

The festival is Nov. 16 at Kolb Park in Indian Rocks Beach. To receive an application, call 596-4331.

Beaches chamber seeks a few good volunteers

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers. If you enjoy meeting people, sharing local interests, giving tours, or prefer behind-the-scenes work, call 360-6957, ext. 28.

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