Monday, May 13, 2013
Take your best guess in this week's edition of Where in East Lake.
Whether it's a statue near a local landmark or some adorable wildlife in the community, East Lake Patch readers know their stuff when it comes to popular spots around town. With our last few Where in East Lake features, we've found some success in stumping readers. Can you break the cycle and guess where this week's photo was taken in East Lake? Add your answer to the comments thread below and we'll let you know if it's correct or not. Good luck! Sign up for the free East Lake Patch newsletter and stay informed on all things East Lake.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
From events to blogs, the free options on East Lake Patch are a must for small business owners and local organizations.
Sure, social media has become a strong source of marketing, but what if you could target just your community? Well, with East Lake Patch, you can. Begin connecting with your neighbors and newbies by using any or all of these free tools. To post an event on Patch: To post an announcement on Patch: To start a blog on Patch:
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Ricky Nelson Remembered, performed by Nelson's twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew, will take the stage on May 10.
On May 10 at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, chart-topping musician Ricky Nelson will be honored by his identical twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson with a night to remember. The show, appropriately titled Ricky Nelson Remembered, is described by the Tarpon Arts Center as "a unique multimedia entertainment event" including footage of behind-the-scenes interviews, home movies and talks with celebrities who were influenced by the late musical great. Gunnar and Matthew Nelson have found success in their own right as the band Nelson with five Top 40 Billboard hits, four No. 1 MTV music videos and selling 6.5 million albums all over the world. Matthew Nelson told Patch that despite the duo's success in the industry, they love …
Fans will experience a blast from the past with hits like 'Travelin' Man' and 'Hello Mary Lou.'
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Local photographer, Penny Parker has captured another epic image in East Lake.
This edition of Photo of the Week shows off a little bit of East Lake's wild side with a head on shot of an alligator. According to the photographer, Penny Parker, the gator was about 3-3.5 feet in length and was spotted in a lake at John Chestnut Park. Thanks to Penny for sharing so many wonderful photos in our neighborhood gallery. Share your East Lake photos here.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Fans will experience a blast from the past with hits like 'Travelin' Man' and 'Hello Mary Lou.'
On May 10 at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, chart-topping musician Ricky Nelson will be honored by his identical twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson with a night to remember. The show, appropriately titled Ricky Nelson Remembered, is described by the Tarpon Arts Center as "a unique multimedia entertainment event" including footage of behind-the-scenes interviews, home movies and talks with celebrities who were influenced by the late musical great. Gunnar and Matthew Nelson have found success in their own right as the band Nelson with five Top 40 Billboard hits, four No. 1 MTV music videos and selling 6.5 million albums all over the world. Matthew Nelson told Patch that despite the duo's success in the industry, they love …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
This edition of Photo of the Week features one of the areas well known inhabitants.
Thanks to East Lake reader, PParker for sharing another great image in our neighborhood gallery. The caption from PParker seems to make a plea to park visitors: "We all know people feed the animals at the park. I do not, ever, but I walked up on this squirrel and had to take a picture. Please, please people stop feeding the squirrels, deer and alligators. You are doing a lot of harm to these animals." Share your favorite photos from home on East Lake Patch. Click here to get started.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Looking for something fun to do this weekend around East Lake? We've gotcha covered! Here are our picks for weekend fun!
1) The 7th Annual Jacaranda Poetry Festival 2013 2) Poker Run (Pub Crawl) to Benefit Russell Buckland 3) Free Water Skiing Show 1) Island Earth Days at Honeymoon Island 2) Shark and Alligator Feeding Shows at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium 3) Oldsmar Flea Market To see everything that's going on, check out the Palm Harbor Patch Events Calendar and the East Lake Patch Events Calendar! Subscribe to the East Lake Patch newsletter to have local news delivered to your email each day. Sign up here.
Chef Massimo Patino of "Massimo's Eclectic Fine Dining" in Palm Harbor will prepare food for the VIP reception at the Tampa Bay International Curry Festival on Saturday, April 20 at the India Cultural Center in Tampa.
Curry is not just made by Indian people. That is the message Sadhana Ramcharran, chair of the Tampa Bay International Curry Festival, hopes to convey during the April 20 event. The festival will include more than 50 vendors, games, live music and most importantly lots of curry food. Indian, Jamaican, Guyanese and Pakistani are just some of the forms of curry to be highlighted at the festival. "We want people to come and enjoy the different curries," Ramcharran said. "It's a chance to see the wide variety of curries from all over the world." More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded to professional and amateur chefs during cook-off competitions. Chef Massimo Patino of Massimo's Eclectic Fine Dining in Palm Harbor will prepare food for the…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The popular Food Network Show 'Restaurant Impossible' filmed at Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater on Wednesday. Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes? During a previous visit, Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine explained what the cameras don't show.
The parking lot outside Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater saw a flurry of activity Wednesday morning, as the popular Food Network reality show "Restaurant Impossible" filmed a segment under a tight deadline. Large white tents were set up in Smitty's parking lot. Construction crews scrambled to give a new look to furniture from the restaurant. In another area of the parking lot, a production crew was interviewing two people who may have been restaurant workers, managers or perhaps even the owners. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine, who is the star of the show, walked quickly outside of the restaurant while talking on a cell phone. If you're a fan of the show, it's a familiar scene; Irvine and his crew scramble to give a makeover to a struggling …
