Haunted Houses, Tampa Bay / St.Pete / Pinellas County 2012

Howl-O-Scream

Busch Gardens' Halloween with six haunted houses, five scare zones, roller coasters in the dark and spooky live shows. Not recommended for small children.
Time: 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 25 and Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 26-27
Location: 300 E Busch Blvd., Tampa
Price: $59.95 plus tax; $34.95-$44.95 advance online.
For more information: 1-888-800-5447; www.buschgardens.com

ZooBoo

Lowry Park Zoo's family-friendly Halloween event with haunted houses and trails for older zoo-goers and special activities for young kids with free unlimited zoo rides
Time: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26-27, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28.
Location: 7530 N Boulevard, Tampa
Price: $16 adults, $13 ages 3-11.
For more information: (813) 935-8552; www.lowryparkzoo.com

High School Vamps

With frightfully energetic zombie dancers and music to die for, including songs from Broadway musicals. Door prizes, food, entertainment.
Time: 7:30 and 9 p.m. Oct. 26-27.
Location: Galaxy Center for the Arts, 8045 46th Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Price: $5, children ages 6-13, $3, under age 6, free.
For more information: (727) 548-8383; www.musictheatergalaxy.com

Ghost Tours of St. Petersburg

Candlelight walking tour features tales of intrigue, based on book Ghost Stories of St. Petersburg, FL. .
Time: 8 p.m. nightly
Location: Tour begins at TCBY, 119 Second St. N, downtown St. Petersburg
Price: $15, $8 ages 4-12. RSVP required.
For more information: (727) 894-4678; www.ghosttour.net

Tampa Bay Ghost Tours

Tours led by costumed guide, with stories of area's past: The Dark Side of the Sunshine City (downtown St. Petersburg); Maritime Mysteries & Pirates of the Pass (John's Pass Village, Madeira Beach); Haunted Halls and Horrifying Hermits (Pass-a-Grille Beach); and Gulfport Guys and Ghouls. At four locations, greater St. Petersburg area.
Time:
Location: Call (727) 398-5200 for details.
Price: Fees vary by location, $14-$32 adults, $10-$19 children.
For more information: (727) 398-5200

Animated Halloween Light Show

Themed light show and music.
Time: 8-11 p.m. Thur., 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. through October.
Location: 133 NW Madison Circle N, St. Petersburg (just off Fourth Street
Price: Free

Haunted House

Refreshments available.
Time: 1- 10 p.m. Thur. and Sun., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. through October
Location: 9945 66th St., Pinellas Park.
Price: $6. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Pinellas Park Police Explorers Post 912.
For more information: (727) 643-6095

Barkoween Party

Fun event for people and pets, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 25, Belleview Biltmore. Dogs and their human counterparts are invited to spend a howling good time, and help benefit SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together). The night starts with a costume contest. Categories include the scariest, funniest, most original, cutest and the best look-a-like costume. Canine guests are encouraged to dress up their humans and themselves
Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 25
Location: Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater
Price: $10 cover includes entry into the costume contest and a trick or treat doggie bag.
For more information: (727) 545-3463; www.SPOTusa.org

Fossil Park Haunted Firehouse

Fossil Park Fire Station.
Time: 7- 9 p.m., Oct. 27
Location: 6975 Dr. ML King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg
Price: Free.
For more information: (727) 893-7218

Third Annual Field of Screams

Features the Spook Zone, which includes bounce houses, inflatable slides and carnival games, costume contest, scary short movies, family photo area, and free Halloween candy. New this year the A-MAZE-ing Tents of Terror. Something for all ages. Costumes welcome.
Time: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26
Location: Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St., Seminole.
Price: Free admission, Spook Zone and Terror Tents, $5.
For more information: (727) 391-8345

Spooktacular and Fall Festival

The Treasure Island Recreation Department's annual children's Halloween Spooktacular, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26, Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis facility, 10315 Paradise Blvd. Activities include a costume contest, carnival games, moonwalk, entertainment, refreshments and a haunted hayride with spooky cemetery. Entertainment by a story teller, face painter, magician, caricature artist, fortune teller and much more. Police department passes out goodies.
Time: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26
Location: Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis facility, 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island
Price: Free.
For more information: (727) 547-4575

Halloween at Johns Pass Seafood Fest

Halloween and more, featuring a haunted house, a heritage area with real Florida pirates, and a children's area with a bouncing tower and bungee jump, Oct. 27.
Time: Costume contest at 3 p.m. and Trick or Treating throughout the day, Oct. 27.
Location: Gulf Boulevard from 129 Avenue to 131 Avenue, St. Pete Beach.
Price: Free.
For more information: (727) 393-8230

Science Spooktacular

Halloween event suitable for the whole family. Learn all about nature's most deadly creatures and watch shows with live snakes, spiders and hissing cockroaches. For those who prefer less skin-crawling action, planetarium and science shows are also available plus candy for everyone. Costumes are welcome.
Time: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Science Center of Pinellas County, 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Price: $6. Dinner available for $5.
For more information: (727) 384-0027; www.sciencecenterofpinellas.com

Second Annual Pumpkin Patch

Child-friendly spooky event featuring face painting, pumpkin golf, bean bag toss games and more. Also a costume parade with musical instruments and a performance of High School Musical by Northeast High school.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Great Explorations, 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg.
Price: Free with museum admission $9 for ages 1-54; $8 for ages 55 and up.
For more information: (727) 821-8992

Disston Heights Halloween Party

Activities for age groups 4 and under and 5-9. Includes prizes and games with photos taken.
Time: 11 a.m. Oct. 27
Location: Gladden Park, 3901 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 328-0261

Haunted Obstacle Poker Run

This Halloween-themed obstacle course is a non-judged event to be ridden for broke horses, or can be done in-hand for non-broke and young horses. Course will have ghosts and goblins hanging about; they may move and shriek but no one will jump out. The obstacles will range from fairly easy and increase in difficulty. Successful completion of each obstacle results in a playing card to be put together as a poker hand at the end of your ride. Cash prizes awarded for the top three horse and riders for each age division. Pre-registration is encouraged but participants may register starting at 3 p.m. Also concessions, games and prizes for people and horses that dress in costumes. Proper riding attire is encouraged for all riders and helmets are required of minors under 18 while mounted. Dogs must be leashed.
Time: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Elite Farms, 7585 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park.
Price: $20
For more information: (727) 637-3022; www.saddleupridingclub.com

Halloween Fun

An afternoon of family activities. Features inflatable Bounce-N-Slide, a dunk tank, face painting, balloon animals and discounts and giveaways from merchants in the plaza. Also book signing by Dean Young, of the Blondie comic strip.
Time: 1-7 p.m. Oct. 28
Location: 1001 West Bay Drive, Largo.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 581-0680

Halloween Golf Scramble and Tennis Mixer

Treasure Island hasn't forgotten about the big kids, 9 a.m-11 a.m. for the Golf Scramble and 9 a.m.-noon for the Tennis Mixer. The golf scramble is a blind draw and offers a costume contest, goodie bags and giveaways. Tennis mixer features mixed doubles costume contests, goodie bags and giveaways. Bring a snack and BYOB for the after party
Time: 9-11 a.m. (golf) and 9 a.m.-noon (tennis) Oct. 28
Location: Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, 10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island
Price: Call for fee information.
For more information: (727) 360-6062

Far Out, Fun, Fall Family Festival

Park Place Wesleyan Church
Time: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31
Location: 4400 70th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.
Price: Free admission
For more information: (727) 526-3674

Treats You Can Trust, Halloween in the Park

Treat trail for costumed creatures. Costume contest, with prizes awarded. Categories include: spookiest, prettiest, most handsome, most original and best group. Age groups for the contest are 3 and under, 4-7, 8-12, and 13-17. No age limit for the best group category, where two or more individuals coordinate costumes to express a theme.
Time: 6 p.m. Oct. 31
Location: Town Square Plaza Park, 52nd Street and 80th Avenue, Pinellas Park.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 541-0770.

Costume Ball

Put on your best costume and get ready to swing. Special Halloween music and decor, a dancing costume parade, a monster Shim Sham, and other spooky treats round out the evening. Plus, there will be lots of candy and other goodies for the big trick-or-treaters. Swing dance lesson, 7-8 p.m. (no partner required). Door prizes and prizes for the best costumes with winners taking home over $150 worth of prizes.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 25
Location: Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd., Gulfport
Price: $7 includes dance lesson plus free parking.
For more information: (813) 274-4950.

Friday Night Films in Pioneer Park

Outdoor screenings sponsored by the city of Dunedin. This week: Dunedin Does Halloween screening of Dracula (1933), starring Bela Lugosi. Bring blanket.
Time: Movies start at dusk Oct. 26.
Location: Pioneer Park, Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin
Price: Free.
For more information: (727) 812-7598; www.dunedin.gov

Hocus Pocus Ball

With music and entertainment, costume contest, food, cash bar and psychic readings (fee). Fundraiser for Old Palm Harbor Main Street.
Time: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26.
Location: Harbor Hall, 1190 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor.
Price: $25 per person advance, $35 door; couples and group discount.
For more information: (727) 787-4700

Halloween Enchanted Forest

Non-scary Halloween fun at Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater. Features guided tour of nature trails, learning about creatures of the night. Also entertainment and treats around the campfire.
Time: 7 p.m. Oct. 27.
Location: Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater.
Price: $6 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 3-12, $2 ages 2 and younger.
For more information: (727) 462-6024

All Howlers Eve

Pet Halloween celebration with wacky pet costume contests and pet and owner costume parade.
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30.
Location: Southwest Complex, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo.
Price: $5 per pet, owners free.
For more information: (727) 518-3125

Creepy Critters and Boo Time Stories

Learn about owls, spiders and bats, then take short hike on boardwalk to look for creatures of the night. Boo Time Stories follow. For families with kids ages 5 and older.
Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs.
Price: Free.
For more information: (727) 453-6800

Halloween Monster Swing Dance Bash

With DJs Richy and Sam; also Halloween decor and music, costume parade and contest, treats.
Time: 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 25
Location: Centro Asturiano, 1913 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa.
Price: $7
For more information: (813) 274-4950; www.swingtime.info

Happy Dal-loween Fall Picnic

Fundraiser for Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay with pet costume contest, games, adoptable pets, silent auction, music by DJ, nail clipping, photos with antique fire truck. Lunch available for purchase.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27.
Location: Lake Park, 17302 N Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz.
Price: Free admission
For more information: (727) 787-1760

Cracker Country Halloween

Two Cracker Country events focus on life in 1890s rural Florida. Rural Life Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27, highlights social activities and agricultural labor of early Florida pioneers; also Scarecrow Competition. And Haints, Legends and Tall Tales storytelling tours at 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m. Oct. 27, feature costumed storytellers leading tours by lantern light.
Time: All day Oct. 27
Location: Cracker Country, U.S. 301 off Interstate 4, Tampa.
Price: $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages 6-12 per event; kids 5 and younger free. Combo ticket for both events, $8 adults, $6 seniors and kids ages 6-12.
For more information: (813) 627-4225; www.crackercountry.org

Pasco Halloween Spooktacular

With carnival games, inflatables and spooky fun for all ages.
Time: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 861-3033

Owl-O-Ween

Celebrate Halloween among nocturnal friends, taking a night hike, learning about owls and making s'mores. Registration suggested (not required).
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
Location: McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 518-3047

Pint Size Pumpkin Patch Party

Fall carnival games, costume parade, crafts and more for little ones ages 2-6.
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
Location: Southwest Complex, 13120 Vonn Road, Largo.
Price: $8
For more information: (727) 518-3125

Largo Halloween

City of Largo events include CarnEvil haunted trail, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 26, $3. Also Halloween Spooktacular, 4-10 p.m. Oct. 27, with trick-or-treating, CarnEvil haunted trail (included in wristband fee), music, games, Merlin the Unicorn and inflatables. Trick-or-treating is free; wristband required for other activities. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 26; 4-10 p.m. Oct. 27. Saturday wristband: $6 advance, $7 at gate, or $25 for family four-pack.
Time: Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
Location: Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo
Price: See details in description
For more information: (727) 587-6775

Scream Acres

Eight cabins are converted into haunted houses; also spooky trails. For kids younger than 16 (must be accompanied by adult).
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26-27.
Location: J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 834-3247

Goblin Gathering and Fall Festival Fun House

Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department event features haunted hayride with spooky storytelling, costume contest, inflatable games, sweet treats.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26.
Location: G.T. Bray Park Activity Center, 5504 33rd Ave. Drive W, Bradenton.
Price: $5 for wristband; $1 extra to tour Fun House.
For more information: (941) 742-5974

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

With music by Night Train band, Southern Star Bluegrass, Sweeney Family Band, others. Also 150 craft booths, charity pumpkin games, hayrides, pony and train rides, scarecrow displays, pioneer trades village, colossal corn maze, pumpkins and pumpkin pie all days. Also kids' costume contest and trick-or-treating (Oct. 28 only); Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and BMX bike and/or motorcross stunts (Oct. 27-28). 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27-28,
Time: Oct. 27-28
Location: Hunsader Farms, 5500 CR 675, halfway between SR 64 and SR 70, about 10 miles east of Interstate 75 in Bradenton.
Price: $7, ages 12 and younger free; parking $4.
For more information: (941) 322-2168, www.hunsaderfarms.com.

Unity in the Community Haunted House

Two-and-a-half-acre haunted experience, with 10 haunted rooms in the house.
Time: Child-friendly fun tour 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Regular haunted house hours: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26-28 and Oct. 31.
Location: House is on CR 39, just north of Knights Griffin Road, Plant City.
Price: $8 adults, $5 ages 10 and younger.
For more information: (813) 752-2727

Cork Knights of Scream 3

Cork Knights Volunteer Fire Department and Creepwork Studios have created five fright-filled zones within Dinosaur World attraction; with skeleton garden, swamp bridge, lost mines, tar pit, zombie island, black woods and kiddie zone. Fundraiser for fire department.
Time: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26-27 and Oct. 29-31.
Location: Dinosaur World, Interstate 4, Exit 17, Plant City.
Price: $10 advance, $13 at gate adults; $6 advance, $9 at gate for ages 3-10.
For more information: (813) 717-9865; www.corkknightsofscream.com

Creaky Bones 5K Run

Also Trick-or-Treat Trot Kid's Fun Run (ages 12 and younger) and one-mile fitness walk. Plus costume contest for kids and adults and post-race party with treats, food and beer. Benefits the Arthritis Foundation.
Time: 7 p.m. Oct. 26.
Location: The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg.
Price: Race day fees: $25 adults, $20 students for 5K or fitness walk; $10 for kid?s fun run.
For more information: 1-800-850-9455

Nauti-Night

Florida Aquarium's annual Halloween masquerade party fundraiser for ages 21 and older, with live entertainment, costume contest with cash prize, food, beer and wine.
Time: 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 26
Location: Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
Price: $50 advance, $60 at event.
For more information: (813) 273-4000; www.flaquarium.org

Guavaween Family FunFest

Ybor City's family Halloween celebration with safe trick-or-treating, Spooky Story Time and amusement rides, crafts, children's costume parade and contest, and pet costume contest. Also music by national teen pop bands Jump5, Cali, Pure NRG, Jessie Daniels, Carried Away and Sammie Ward, others.
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Ybor City, Tampa area.
Price: $5
For more information: (813) 242-4828; www.cc-events.org

Guavaween Street Party and Mama Guava Stumble

Night of Costumed Revelry with live music by national and local artists on multiple stages, including headliners Hellyeah, Nonpoint, Skindred, Ankla, Karnivool, Biz Markie, Chubb Rock and UTFO. Also Guava Love It! cooking contest (4 p.m.), Mama Guava Stumble parade (8 p.m.), costume contest (10 p.m.). Party begins after Family FunFest ends, 3 p.m. Oct. 27.
Time: 4 p.m. until ??? on Oct. 27
Location: Ybor City, Tampa area.
Price: $15
For more information: (813) 242-4828; www.cc-events.org

Pumpkin Patch Celebration

Great Explorations child-friendly Halloween event with costume parade, performance of High School Musical by Northeast High School, pumpkin golf and pumpkin patch, music and musical instruments, games.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Great Explorations: The Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg.
Price: $9 ages 1-54; $8 ages 55 and older. 11 months and younger free.
For more information: (727) 821-8992; www.greatexplorations.org

Kids Movie and Halloween activities

Free screening of kids movie Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). Also costume parade for children and trick-or-treating on Corey Avenue.
Time: 10 a.m. Oct. 27.
Location: Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 360-6697; www.beachtheatre.com

Dunedin Halloween Happening

Dunedin Recreation event with haunted house and haunted hayride, costume contest (by age groups), Boo in the Zoo storytelling, carnival games, pony rides and train rides, pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts and inflatables.
Time: 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 27.
Location: Highlander Park, Michigan Boulevard and Pinehurst Road, Dunedin.
Price: Free admission and costume contest; fee for haunted house and hayride, games and some other activities.
For more information: (727) 812-4530

Haunted Tram

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park transforms Pepper Creek Trail into a spooky trail. Also costume contests for children, clowns and face painting, and haunted house for young kids.
Time: 6-11 p.m. Oct. 27-28.
Location: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 U.S. 19, Homosassa. Tram rides
Price: $5; $3 for children. Haunted house, $1.
For more information: (352) 628-2311; www.homosassasprings.org

Palm Harbor Haunted Circus

Halloween activities for ages 8-18 (adults not admitted without a child). One room of Community Center is transformed into a haunted circus, with teens masquerading as circus characters ($3). Also haunted trail ($2), haunted hayride ($1), inflatables area ($5) and free trick-or-treating. Not appropriate for young kids.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
Location: McCall Park, 100 N Collins St., Plant City.
Price: See prices in description
For more information: (813) 737-3128

Fourth Annual Halloween Extravaganza

Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
Time: 10 p.m (midnight costume contest) Oct. 27
Location: Cafe Alma, 260 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 502-5002; www.cafealma.com

Hopewell Lantern Ghost Walk

Spooky stories about ghosts in Plant City. Tour starts in the park and moves around historic downtown area. Bring battery-operated flashlight or lantern. Benefits Unity in the Community.
Time: Registration begins 6 p.m., walking tour 7 p.m. Oct. 27.
Location: McCall Park, 100 N Collins St., Plant City.
Price: $10 adults, $5 children.
For more information: (813) 737-3128

Guppyween

Florida Aquarium is transformed into a haunted mansion with 20 trick-or-treat stations throughout the exhibits and Explore-A-Shore area, spooky creatures and more. Children?s Halloween event. Limit 4 kids per adult.
Time: 4-9 p.m. Oct. 28.
Location: Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa.
Price: $12 ages 12 and older, younger kids in costume admitted free.
For more information: (813) 273-4000; www.flaquarium.org

Halloween Family Shuffle

St. Pete Shuffle's Halloween event with shuffleboard games, kids costume parade
Time: (5:30 p.m.), pumpkin painting (6 p.m.) and more (weather permitting). 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31
Location: St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg.
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 385-1990; www.stpeteshuffle.com

Boo Bash

City of Clearwater's Halloween event at Bright House Networks Field, with trick-or-treating at candy stations at the ballpark, costume contest, hayrides, haunted house, carnival games and inflatables.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Location: Bright House Networks Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road, Clearwater.
Price: Free
For more information: (270) 712-4300 or (727) 562-4800

Pumpkin Patch Express

Halloween train ride for the family with hay ride, pumpkin picking and more.
Time: 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Oct. 27-28
Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 83rd Street E (behind post office), Parrish.
Price: $14, $10 ages 3-11.
For more information: 1-877-869-0800; www.frrm.org

Eerie Railroad and Haunted Pullman

Halloween Halloween evening train ride is not for the faint-hearted.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 26-27
Location: Florida Railroad Museum, 83rd Street E (behind post office), Parrish.
Price: $14, $10 ages 3-11. Advance ticket purchase suggested.
For more information: 1-877-869-0800; www.frrm.org

Tarpon Springs Haunted House

Not suitable for kids under age 8 or skittish adults
Time: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 25-26
Location: Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Price: $3
For more information: (727) 942-5628

Haunted House

Benefits Pinellas Park Police Explorers Post 912.
Time: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Location: 9945 66th St. N, Pinellas Park.
Price: $6
For more information: (727) 643-6095

BrewHaHa

Haunted mansion with music by Full Circle, dancing, Blood Martini bar, hors d'oeuvres, more. Benefits Bolesta Center, therapy center for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Time: 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 27
Location: Rutland-Farley Estate, 5030 Sunrise Drive S, St. Petersburg.
Price: $100
For more information: (813) 932-1184 ext. 23; www.bolesta.com

Grand Central Stroll Salute to Halloween

Grand Central Business District will be staying open later than normal and many stores will also be offering discount prices and music.
Time: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 26
Location: First avenues N and S between 19th and 31st streets, St. Petersburg
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 328-7086; www.grandcentraldistrict.org

10th Annual Halloween Freakshow

Put on by the 13 Ugly Men Foundation, it's where the beautiful people let their freak flag fly. No costume, no admittance.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 26
Location: Club Underground, 802 E Whiting St., Tampa
Price: $25 online, $35 at the door.
For more information: www.13uglymen.com

Helloween Harbour Island

Jackson's draws every slutty devil and slutty vampire costume from miles around to compete for $2,000 in prize money.
Time: 9 p.m. Oct. 26
Location: Jackson's, 601 S Harbor Island Blvd., Tampa
Price: Entry is $10 before midnight with a costume, $15 for posers without one.
For more information: www.piedpiperproductions.com

Purely Sinful party

Hosted by Playboy Playmate Tiffany Selby and Chicago's DJ Swift.
Time: Fri., Oct. 26. The $500 costume contest at 4 a.m. is for ladies only.
Location: Floyd's The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 5223 N Orient Road, Tampa
Price: Admission is free for women 11 p.m. to midnight or $5.
For more information: (813) 627-7625; www.hardrockhotelcasinotampa.com/entertainment/

Halloween at Derby Lane

Party will have a fortune teller, costume contests, lip-synch contest and an Interactive Murder Mystery. Poker tournament will have more than 200 players and $30,000 in prize money. It's a $200 buy-in.
Time: 10 p.m. Oct. 27, poker tournament at 1 p.m. Oct. 28
Location: Derby Lane, 10490 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg
Price: No admission
For more information: www.derbylanepoker.com

Cycadia Cemetery Tour

Tarpon Springs Historical Society tour, with society members portraying Tarpon Springs residents of bygone eras who contributed to the city 's heritage and are now buried at city cemeteries. This year's event highlights 10 strong Tarpon Springs women pioneers.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 27
Location: Cycadia Cemetery, 1005 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Price: Donation
For more information: (727) 943-4624

Pipescreams

Concert by the American Guild of Organists
Time: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 455 Scotland St., Dunedin
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 733-2318

Phantom Pipes

Concert by the American Guild of Organists
Time: 3 p.m. Oct. 28
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 467 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Price: Free
For more information: (727) 822-3343

Dracula: The Death of Nosferatu

Staged by the Gulfport Community Players.
Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m. Oct. 28
Location: Back Door Theater, 4919 17th Ave. S, Gulfport.
Price: $10
For more information: (727) 322-0316; www.homestead.com/gulfportcommunityplayers.

Hallo-Wine Tasting

Halloween sampling of wines from around the world, buffet dinner, silent auction, benefits Brookwood Florida home for abused young women.
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 26
Location: Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater.
Price: $75
For more information: (727) 822-4789, ext. 14

The Lost Haunted Angelus House

First Annual 100% wheelchair accessible Haunted House. Pirate theme Pumpkin Patch, Enchanted Forest, family atmosphere. No alcohol permitted.
Time: 6-11:59 p.m.
Location: The Angelus Inc., 12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson
Price: Wheelchairs free. $7 others.
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Chinese Body Scanners that uses Anti-Scattering X-ray radiation

The state-run Xinhua News Agency reported late Thursday, citing an executive at the product’s manufacturer.
The Chinese have done it again. Copying Americas Ideas, while endangering our safety.

The scanner can automatically delete personal information when it completes its task, the report said, citing Jia Zhong, general manager of Tianjin Chongfang Science &Technology Company.
Full-body scanners deployed in airports have proven a lightning rod with certain sections of the traveling public in the U.S. since the machines can see through people’s clothes. The devices have also come under fire over concerns about radiation exposure.
The Chinese scanner has also solved the radiation issue, according to Xinhua. **Not true. They still use X-ray.** The X-ray radiation the device emits is “negligible,”(Bull Shit) the news agency said, equal to one-thirty-sixth of the radiation a airline passenger is exposed to when flying from Beijing to Shanghai.

Would you trust Chinese X-ray when it comes to your health? When is X-Ray good for the body?
The Chinese body scanner “uses an anti-scattering X-ray mechanism to detect nonmetal objects such as ceramic knives, explosives, drugs, plastic weapons and liquid bombs,” Xinhua said.
The report didn’t say whether China’s government is explicitly backing the project, but it said the body scanner has “independent intellectual property rights” and its maker plans to deploy 1,000 units each year in a variety of venues including airports, railway stations and customs crossings. Xinhua said a group made mostly of experts from Beijing’s elite Tsinghua University developed the body scanner, which was exhibited at a seminar in southern China’s Guangdong province this week.
This isn’t the first time Chinese scanners have made headlines. In 2009, Chinese censors blocked online search results and websites mentioning Namibia after anti-corruption officials in the African country began scrutinizing Nuctech Co., a Chinese company linked to the son of Chinese President Hu Jintao that had sold cargo scanners to its customs agency. Hu’s son Hu Haifeng wasn’t a suspect, but he was questioned as a witness.
The Chinese public’s relatively resigned attitude towards government monitoring may help the new body scanners avoid the public-relations disaster that accompanied the unveiling of their U.S. counterparts. There’s no guarantee, however, that new technology will experience commercial success, even with the benefit of government support.


The American company, Rapiscan Systems also makes a Back-Scatter body scanner that is TSA approved, However It still uses X-ray. The radiation exposure in perspective. According to TSA, the amount of radiation you're exposed to during a two-second millimeter-wave scan exposes you to radio-wave radiation that is 10,000 times less powerful than radiation levels that pulse from a cellphone. A backscatter scan exposes you to the same amount of radiation you would experience during two minutes of a cross-country or ocean plane flight, thanks to cosmic radiation in the atmosphere. According to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP), a traveler subjected to at least 2,500 backscatter scans a year would barely reach the Negligible Individual Dose. In same report, NCRP found that a traveler subjected to at least 2,500 backscatter scans per year would barely reach the Negligible Individual Dose.

The millimeter-wave scanning is the safest for people. L3 an American company, has took the body scanners to the next level.  They produce the safest body scanners with NO X-Ray. Currently, there are 200 millimeter-wave scanning machines already in use in 50 U.S. airports. They are used as either the primary screening machines that passengers walk through, or more commonly, for secondary or random screenings. The other type of body scanning that has been tested by TSA uses backscatter technology, which does produce small amounts of ionizing radiation by using extremely weak X-rays. After testing them in a pilot program, the administration has 150 of these machines on order, and they will be deployed to U.S. airports in the coming months.

CEO David Siegel Say's He May Fire You if Obama Wins

David Siegel, the owner of Westgate Resorts, sent a surprising email to his employees Monday.

David SiegelIt said that if President Barack Obama wins re-election and raises Siegel's taxes, he will have to lay off workers and downsize his company - or even shut it down.
"If any new taxes are levied on me, or my company, as our current President plans, I will have no choice but to reduce the size of this company," he wrote. "Rather than grow this company I will be forced to cut back. This means fewer jobs, less benefits and certainly less opportunity for everyone."
In a version of Romney's "47 percent" remarks, Siegel added that "people like me who made all the right decisions and invested in themselves are being forced to bail out all the people who didn't. The people that overspent their paychecks suddenly feel entitled to the same luxuries that I earned and sacrificed 42 years of my life for."

He sent an e-mail to all 7,000 employees of privately-held Westgate Resorts, many of them in the battleground state of Florida, warning them their jobs are at risk if the president is re-electe

Well, David Siegel, Why would make  a statement like that? How about raising your rates to make up for the taxes. Or even take a pay cut.  David Siegel is a Piece of Shit. if you make the decision to cut people from your workforce If Obama wins the re-election. Then you are  a piece of shit. Many people relay on there jobs in order to support there family.  There are many other choices to make rather then reduction of people.  If you were a true CEO. You would see that Obama would only help this country.

Siegel put together the email sent to his employees based on a template to gain sympathy from his workers yet warn them.

Westgate Resorts owner and billionaire David Siegel recently sent the email  below to all his employees to urge them to vote for Mitt Romney or they might lose their jobs if Obama is re-elected.  Siegel, 74, pictured with his wife Jacqueline, 43, were affected by the dwindling economy from 2008 and it put a halt on the construction of what would have been the largest house, Versailles, in the US.  It has finally resumed construction as Siegel expressed that Westgate Resrots is "the most profitable we've ever been."

Some of the email copied from Gawker is posted below:

"To All My Valued Employees,
As most of you know our company, Westgate Resorts, has continued to succeed in spite of a very dismal economy... The economy doesn't currently pose a threat to your job. What does threaten your job however, is another 4 years of the same Presidential administration. Of course, as your employer, I can't tell you whom to vote for, and I certainly wouldn't interfere with your right to vote for whomever you choose...
I started this company over 42 years ago. At that time, I lived in a very modest home. I converted my garage into an office so I could put forth 100% effort into building a company, which by the way, would eventually employ you. We didn't eat in fancy restaurants or take expensive vacations because every dollar I made went back into this company... Even to this day, every dime I earn goes back into this company. Over the past four years, I have had to stop building my dream house, cut back on all of my expenses, and take my kids out of private schools simply to keep this company strong and to keep you employed.

Just think about this - most of you arrive at work in the morning and leave that afternoon and the rest of your time is yours to do as you please. But not me -- there is no "off" button for me. When you leave the office, you are done and you have a weekend all to yourself. I unfortunately do not have that freedom.
Obviously, our present government believes that taking my money is the right economic stimulus for this country. The fact is, if I deducted 50% of your paycheck you'd quit and you wouldn't work here. I mean, why should you? Who wants to get rewarded only 50% of their hard work? Well, that's what happens to me.

It's quite simple. If any new taxes are levied on me, or my company, as our current President plans, I will have no choice but to reduce the size of this company. Rather than grow this company I will be forced to cut back.

So, when you make your decision to vote, ask yourself, which candidate understands the economics of business ownership and who doesn't?
Whose policies will endanger your job?
You see, I can no longer support a system that penalizes the productive and gives to the unproductive. My motivation to work and to provide jobs will be destroyed, and with it, so will your opportunities. If that happens, you can find me in the Caribbean sitting on the beach, under a palm tree, retired, and with no employees to worry about.

Signed, your boss,
David Siegel
DavidSiegel@westgateresorts.com
David.Siegel@westgateresorts.com

The **Dush Bag** CEO of West Gate Resorts.

Facts About Talk Fusion, Who Are They and What it is About

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Talk Fusion is founded by Bob Reina. Bob began his relationship marketing career as a part-time income earner while working full time as a Police Officer. Graduated first in his police academy class, Bob holds a degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida. Starting in the US in 2007, the Video Email Product offering expanded into over 100 countries. Talk Fusion's story began with a vision for a revolutionary product and the determination to make it happen.In 2004, Talk Fusion Founder & CEO, Bob Reina, wanted to email a 10-sec video to friends. America Online said it couldn't be done; Bob believed it could. With the help and expertise of an IT genius friend, together, they achieved the seemingly impossible and perfected the idea of putting videos into emails.
"Starting in the US in 2007, the success of our crystal clear Video Email Product quickly spread around the world. Today, Talk Fusion continues to gain global momentum. We've expanded into over 100+ countries and become one of the largest online video content provider in the world - surpassing known industry giants such as Yahoo, AOL, Viacom, CBS and MegaVideo."
Talk Fusion is a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) and the Direct Selling Educational Institute (DSEI) in Dubai, an organization dedicated to enforcing ethical practices and professionalism in Direct Selling. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) gives Talk Fusion an "A-Ranking". Estimated Company revenue 2012: $80+ million.

Products: Online Video Communication

The Video Email Product has developed into 8 products: Video Email, Video Blog, Video Share, Video Auto Responder, E-Subscription Form, Video Conferencing, LIVE Broadcasting and Fusion Wall, a 3-D social and business networking site. Talk fusion is a great alternative for more expensive Webinar and Video Conference software (f.i. Cisco's Gotomeeting software) and autoresponders.
A 9th product is on the way: Video Newsletter. I could already take a look at the first templates and I am shure people will be blown away by this tool!

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Innocence of Muslims, the Movie

 Innocence of Muslims is a low-budget film, which portrays Islam's Prophet Muhammad as a fraud, a womanizer and a child molester. The Muslims hate this film because it makes fun of there religion. After watching this movie that is under  15min long. I now realize  how stupid Muslims are. This movie is just plane out stupid. I would like to also mention that  The United States of America is a Free Country.   The film producers have the right to produce what ever they feel like. because they live in a free country. If this film offends Muslims. Then do not watch it. No body is forcing people to see this film. I am also sure that there are films about Christ and Buddha. You don't see Americans or the Chinese creating riots of anti Christ films.  As far as the violence around the world about this move. It needs to stop. . Muslims like to fight over every little thing they can. They have been killing each other for Thousands of years.  Now they have this film to be Anti American. Next it will be Obama winning the election.  I say we just send in the US Marines and  eliminate any threat to our U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

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P0456 - Evaporative Emissions System - Small leak detected - Dodge Truck

What does that mean?

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) at different times performs various tests on the EVAP system. OBD II Enhanced EVAP systems are in place to keep fuel tank vapors from venting into the atmosphere, and instead purges them into the engine to be burned. Regular pressure tests are conducted by the PCM to monitor the sealed system for leaks. The PCM monitors the EVAP system pressure by watching the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor. When the sensor indicates a small leak in the EVAP system, this code is set.

Potential Symptoms

There will likely be no noticeable symptoms other than the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). This is because the EVAP system is a closed system and only controls fuel tank vapors, not engine management.

Causes

Usually this P0456 code is caused by an incorrect or faulty gas cap. Filling the fuel tank with the engine running could conceivable cause this code as well or if the cap wasn't properly tightened. Any of the following could also be the cause:

• A small leak in any of the EVAP hoses or fuel tank hoses
• A small leak in the purge valve or vent valve
• The EVAP Canister may be leaking

Possible Solutions

First, using a scan tool activate the vent solenoid, sealing the system. Then monitor the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor. If the system is sealing properly, the number will stay consistent. If is isn't, the pressure sensor will show that as well. If the system slowly leaks, use a smoke machine and watch for smoke exiting the system at any EVAP component. Any where there is smoke exiting the system, that is the faulty component. Do not pressurize the EVAP system with air pressure. Doing so can damage the purge and vent solenoids in the system.

• Step 1 of 3
  Connect the scan tool to the Ford's diagnostic port, located next to the steering column under the driver's side of the dashboard. The port will have a small cover over it with the letters "DTC" embossed on the face of the cover. Pull that cover off to access the port. You can purchase a scan tool at your neighborhood auto parts store. Make sure the scan tool you are interested in buying works with Ford vehicles.
•  Step 2 of 3
  Run a self test on the system by following the directions in your scan tools specific owner's manual. When the codes are read, make sure the P0456 is the only code present before erasing the codes. If another code is present, you will need to have it diagnosed and corrected before you clear the codes.
•  Step 3 of 3
  Erase the code when prompted to do so by the scan tool. Complete the self test and disconnect the scan tool. Replace the diagnostic port cover.

Tips & Warnings

• If you pull a P0456 when reading codes, the first thing you should do is make sure your gas cap is on securely. If it isn't, tighten it down properly and clear the code out. If the light returns within the next hundred miles of driving, you should have the code diagnosed by a certified driveability technician.
• Never leave your engine running when filling your tank. This can cause the power train control module to assume it is detecting any of several malfunctions due to the lost pressure in the fuel vapor system and the upward mobility of the fuel level sensor.
• Additionally, never top off the gas tank after the station's pump clicks off. The additional gas you pump in can flow into the evaporative fuel system and cause damage which will cost you far more than the price of a tank of gasoline to repair.