Crabby Bill's plans a party; 'hearing mobile' stops by; get free cookies on Corey

ST. PETERSBURG

Crabby Bill's plans weekend benefit party

Crabby Bill's restaurants plan a Labor Day weekend seafood barbecue to benefit Tampa Bay Watch. The newest location, at 9900 Fourth St. N in St. Petersburg, will host an outdoor party, with raffles and kids' bounce houses, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant will also accept donations of Dawn dish detergent and old towels for the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary.

SEMINOLE

Hearing innovations to make a pit stop

Starkey Laboratories will roll into Seminole on its nationwide Hearing Innovation Mobile Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 9100 113th St. The tour's semitrailer is fitted with interactive activities to educate people about hearing loss, help them reconnect with life through the use of hearing aids, and showcase the latest in hearing technology. Free. To schedule an appointment or get information, call (727) 466-4136.

ST. PETE BEACH

Free sweet treats await on Corey Ave.

Avenue Gourmet, at 338 Corey Ave., is giving away cookies to customers. No purchase is necessary. Stop by any participating stores on Corey Avenue and pick up a coupon for one free cookie. The promotion runs through Oct. 1. For information, call (727) 498-6466.

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