Wear a Condom when navigating the Internet of Things

April 10, 2015May 17, 2015 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

On Thursday April 9, 2015 we gathered once again at my 1920 historic yet modern wedding and event venue NOVA 535 Unique Event Space, here in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Last Thursday April 2nd we took a break from the productive meeting side of the Entrepreneur Social Club, affectionately called the ESC, to enjoy a birthday party in honor of NOVA 535 which turned a lucky 7, myself turning 47 and my longtime pal Mario turned the big 50. We’ve been meeting weekly since 2009, to learn, laugh, listen, help, party, share, grow ourselves and our businesses, all while helping those around us AND avoiding religion and politics, which are both strictly forbidden by club rules. See that’s why even when we argue, we still get along. Genius!

A new member suggested we try SAZON for dinner, which about 10 of us did, and wow was the Spanish food delicious! We’ll definitely be back for more.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sazon-Restaurante/164642900398016 2924 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713 (727) 321-7090

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The BIG Pitch

March 19, 2015March 20, 2015 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

The BIG Pitch

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 1, 2015 6 pm est.

The BIG Pitch top 10 will compete head-to-head on stage at The Straz on April 30th, 2015

Visit the website for all details: www.TheBigPitch.com

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Hilarious animated video parody of a typical ESC Meeting

March 19, 2015February 13, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

Hilarious animated video parody of a typical ESC Meeting

A big thanks to fellow Entrepreneur Social Club (ESC) member Shaun Rubrecht for creating this hilarious video of what a typical ESC meeting is like. We’ve been hosting the ESC since 2009, here at historic wedding and event venue NOVA 535 Unique Event Space, located in gorgeous downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Legendary bartender Big Pete celebrates a mega magical 40th with ESC Business Makers

March 1, 2015February 13, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

We gathered to celebrate the BIG 40 with legendary bartender Big Pete Quigley, bringing in 3 Time Best of the Bay DJ MEGA to ensure a proper groove all night while enjoying the fabulous magic and amazing card tricks of local magician Cory Van Valin. Here in gorgeous downtown St. Petersburg, Florida the ESC Business Makers gathered in the breathtaking main downstairs gallery at the historic venue NOVA 535 Unique Event Space, while Pete and company partied upstairs in NOVA’s swanky VIP Lounge. Later, much later, after the kiddies had gone home all birthday caked up, and full of the incredibly fresh and amazingly delicious tacos from none other than the lovely Colleen Travers aka “The Taco Lady” famous at our Saturday Morning Market, we adults merged into one big happy, dancing, corn-hole playing, partying family.

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Powerful Graffiti, Amazing Murals and Sexy Street Art showcases today’s Medellin

November 15, 2014November 27, 2014 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

Today, Saturday November 15, 2014 brings to me three words of beauty. No Mas Lluvia!. No more rain. I was up early with every intention to work for a few hours, exercise a bit then take a taxi down to the Museo de Arte Moderno, and spend a few hours enjoying Modern Art here in Medellin. I double checked with the gods of Google, and yup, the gallery is open today until 5:00 pm. Muy Bien. So I NYC whistle down a passing taxi, yes I’ve got a world-class whistle, and we are off to the Museo, about a brisk 20 minute ride.

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2014 06-16 Head Art looking up a Bow Tower Calgary

Music, Comedy and Model Milk – Welcome to Calgary’s Sled Island Festival

June 20, 2014August 25, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

When my vacation opportunity door opens, I quickly scramble to find somewhere to escape to. Running a 5 Star wedding and event venue, NOVA 535 Unique Event Space, means that every client and guest experience is critical. Just a bit of pressure. So with only a week or two available to roam, I touch base with my best pal Drew Edwards to collaborate. Drew, among other things, is President of Comedian Ron White’s business empire, and is always up for an adventure. He adds “check out their festivals” to my suggestion of visiting Canada. Stampede, Calgary’s most famous, isn’t until July…so

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2014 05-22 ESC offsite for St. Pete MURAL TOUR

ESC takes the St. Pete Mural Tour

May 24, 2014May 28, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

Every Thursday the ESC, aka Entrepreneur Social Club gathers, mostly at NOVA 535 Unique Event Space, though today, May 22, 2014, NOVA 535 was booked for another fabulous wedding.

The ESC is my gift to the community and the meetings are free to attend. NOVA 535 has bills to pay, and does so by hosting world-class wedding and events. (My pitch =D) So it’s up to me, Michael S. Novilla, the founder and leader of the ESC, to find another location. Sheri Kendrick, owner of (more…)

Stellie Bellies – The Big Picture’s Smallest Details

April 30, 2014August 25, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

She’s baaaack! Stella Myers, founder of Stellie Bellies Kiddie and Maternity Resale Boutique, is back in the stores. Ok, okay, truthfully she was never really gone; she has been in the background focusing her time on the big picture of expanding her business, by branching out into franchise locations. She, along her husband and partner Mike Myers, added their first franchise this February in Trinity, FL to the family of stores in St Petersburg and Palm Harbor. And now, just like the families her stores serve, she is delighted to walk through the front doors again to share time with store employees and customers.

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