Despite the oppressive heat, there is lots to do indoors in San Marco this weekend. Let’s face it we live in Florida, it is going to get hot.Take advantage of these cool activities.

Friday night – go see the Charlie Walker at Square One. They have a huge reputation and equally huge following locally.

Saturday – grab some deals at the sidewalk sale in San Marco Participating merchants include: Therapie, III Lions Gifts, Olive, 1St Place Sports, Black Bean, Reve, and Rosie True. The sale lasts from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday – cool off with ice cream at Marble Slab. This summer Food Network chef, Sandra Lee, has created 16 unique flavors. This week’s flavor is Peanut Butter Picnic. Peanut butter ice cream, peanut m&m’s, nutter butters, and caramel topping. Yum.

Affair in the Square is on tonight. Take advantage of late night shopping hours as well as food and drink specials at bars and restaurants. Beat the heat by staying inside your favorite restaurant or shop.

Affair in the Square is on tonight. If you have not been to the Affair – get there tonight. Take advantage of drink specials, live music, and extended store hours. Start off the 4th of July weekend with a bang at Affair in the Square.

Real Estate Agent Test Drive is hosting a blood drive this afternoon. From 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., they will be hosting a blood drive with the help of the Blood Alliance. The blood drive will be held in the parking lot of Real Estate Agent Test Drive at 1671 Atlantic Boulevard. All donors will be entered in a drawing for gift cards from San Marco businesses. With the holidays approaching, the Blood Alliance is in need of blood donations. Stop by before 6:00 today!

Affair in the Square is getting all dressed up tonight. This week only, local boutiques will host a fashion show at Square One. Don’t miss all the latest summer trends from all your favorite local shops. Tickets can be purchased in advance at participating boutiques or at the door. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. Be there or be square.

This Thursday, Square One will host a fashion show featuring the latest trends from local boutiques including Rosie True, Olive, Therapie, and Reve. Salon on the Square and Fringe Salon and Spa will be styling hair and make-up for the models and Dance Trance will be showing off the latest and greatest in fitness. Although it is a “girls Night Out”, men are welcome to attend. Pull out your favorite summer frock and hit the Square on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased in advance at participating stores or at the door.

The Square is the place to be tonight. Affair in the Square – shops open until 8:00 p.m., live music, and food and drink specials. Split Tone will perform at Square One from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. If you have not been to the Affair in the Square tonight is your night.

In River Or Ocean has  announced The Third Annual Clay Roberts Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament scheduled for Saturday June 12^th, 2010 is being moved to it’s new home at Beach Marine, located at 2315 Beach Boulevard at the Intracoastal Waterway.  The Clay Roberts Memorial In-Shore Slam Fishing Tournament is held each year on the second Saturday in June.  The Inaugural Tournament was held June 14th, 2008 with 91 boats participating and several hundred people attending the on-shore activities.  While many tournaments suffered with the economy in 2009, the Second Annual Clay Roberts Memorial Tournament once again was a complete success with 90 boats participating.  Thanks to the generosity and hard work of many friends and supporters the Tournament has become one of the favorites among fisherman and their families.

Clay Roberts was a Jacksonville native growing up in Ortega. Clay died on March 21, 2007 as a senior at Bishop Kenny High School.  Clay had a lifelong love for the outdoors.  He was an avid fisherman and he loved boating.  Clay once wrote, “Being in a boat is one of my absolute favorite things to do.”   He often talked of having a career revolving around boating, fishing and conservation.  His e-mail address “InRiverOrOcean” best expressed his passion for our waterways.  In his honor, Clay’s family created a non-profit organization called “In River Or Ocean” which supports environmental education through integrating existing conservation programs with an annual memorial scholarship and parent-child fishing tournament.  Clay’s Tournament was created to bring families and friends together, spending time on the water, while sustaining the memory of Clay in our community.

All proceeds from the tournament are used to fund the Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship at Bishop Kenny High School.  The Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship is rewarded to a graduating senior each year who emulates Clay’s spirit and values; who through their demonstrated involvement makes a difference in the lives of others.  Brendan Coster was chosen this year as the recipient of the scholarship and he was awarded the scholarship on May 20, 2010. 

Join the fun at the Third Annual Clay Roberts Memorial Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament at its new home, Beach Marine.  Bring the family for a day of fun on the water and discover the “magic” that Clay found in our rivers and oceans.  For more information go to FishWithClay.com or call 904-384-0775.

After the mid-week excitement of Cinco de Mayo it’s time to get out and enjoy the weekend.

Outdoor Entertainment: This Friday in San Marco boasts two great outdoor events. The San Marco Preservation Society’s spring concert in the park at 6:00 p.m. Cloud 9 will be headlining, wood fire pizzas and ice cream will be on sale, Dance Trance will be doing a special performance, and face painters will be on hand. The semi-annual concert is held at Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic boulevard. Movies in the Park is screening the last movie of this years series at Treaty Oak Park. Breakfast at Tiffany’s begins at dusk. Free parking is available at the Suddath Building.

Golf: TPC. Enough said.

Sunday Stroll – Shops and restaurants are open in San Marco on Sunday. Enjoy shopping in your favorite stores and a delicious brunch at Taverna.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Who’s going to La Nop for beer and margarita specials tonight?