Looking for an excuse to visit one of the most recent additions to the Florida State Park system?

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park will host Holiday Nights Under the Stars on Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 10 p.m. The event is geared to instill a holiday mood in the grumpiest of Scrooges with leisurely walk along a decorated trail, craft vendors and seasonal music. There also will be food, hayrides and games. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the festive holiday music. Admission is free, however, there may be a small charge to participate in some of the planned activities.

The event is sponsored by the Salt Springs Alliance, a volunteer organization made up of concerned citizens who have a love of Florida State Parks and seek to help the Florida Park Service provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural, cultural and historical resources at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is located just behind Sears in Gulfview Square Mall and can be reached by turning west off of U.S. Hwy. 19 at Cinema Drive in Port Richey. Cinema Drive dead ends at the park entrance.

For more information, call 727-816-1890.

There will be a public workshop regarding the future of Legacy Park on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m., at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., Venice.

The city is asking its citizens to share their vision for Legacy Park, located on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway off of East Venice Avenue. The park will benefit the public by:

• Providing additional parking for users of the Marina Park boat ramp, Legacy Trail, Venetian Waterway Park, Venice Historic Train Station and SCAT bus service
• Preserving a strategically located area in green space for perpetuity
• Providing a kayak and canoe launch to Hatchett Creek
• Providing concrete trails connecting the nearby trails to Hatchett Creek
• Providing a wildlife observation deck
• Landscaping the area with native vegetation
• Restoring three stormwater ponds for better area drainage.

The City Council recently approved the purchase of the 10.2-acre site. The land was formerly the site of a cement plant until it was purchased by Waterford Intracoastal Inc., a development corporation that planned to build condominiums on the property. Before the city takes possession, the current owner will clear and clean the property. The city is now working with Sarasota County Parks and Recreation to plan for future maintenance and operation.

The workshop will provide an opportunity for the community to suggest additional ways of using the property and identify partnering opportunities with nonprofit organizations and civic groups.

The Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center will host a Small Business Survival Expo on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1 to 8 p.m., at the center, 7402 W. 56th St., Building 400, Tampa.

Geared to help companies survive in these difficult times when consumer spending is down, this expo will offer methods to help owners stabilize their businesses in an unstable economy. Workshop sessions will be designed to help small business owners get a handle on debts, learn to make the most of opportunities and challenges and get their companies into growth mode. Seminars will include:

• Financing a business in today's economy
• Improving cash flow understanding
• What a business owner's credit score means to his business
• Low budget marketing strategies
• Networking and business growth opportunities

Sponsored by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and The Tampa Tribune, the expo is free but space is limited. To register, call 813-914-4028, and press option No. 5.

National television and radio personality Glenn Beck will present his Christmas play, The Christmas Sweater, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.

Based on Beck’s novel of the same name, The Christmas Sweater is described as a compelling piece of theater, filed with warmth and humor. It tells the story of real people as they come to terms with tragedy, family, redemption, love and the power of faith. Presented as a “living movie,” the show will include cinematic animation projections and a vibrant musical score.

Tickets range from $45 to $85. Call 727-791-7400.