Pinellas County residents only have a few weeks left to be counted in the 2020 Census, and our beach communities are still severely undercounted. What’s at stake: political representation and billions in federal dollars for local programs over the next 10 years. Those dollars go to health care, education, roads and other vital services. Even if you’re a seasonal beach resident, you can still help this community get counted by completing the census for your second home and filling it out as “0” inhabitants. Take the census today at My2020Census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020.
Volunteer for Kids to Clothes St. Pete
Clothes To Kids, a local nonprofit, is looking for volunteers to fill weekly shifts in the mornings from 9-12 noon and 1 pm -4:00 pm afternoon shifts each day of the week at the St. Petersburg location. Volunteers should love working with clothing, sorting, tagging, and organizing in a casual, pleasant, small group setting. More Info
Kids Discovery Garden Coming to FLBG
The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is excited to share the plans to build a new children’s garden at the Florida Botanical Gardens. The 2+ acres site, located along McKay Creek, will feature a 600 sq. ft Outdoor Classroom, play equipment, exploratory trails, a “Roots and shoots” potting area and Floridafriendly gardens and exhibits. Their goal is to collaborate with the existing resources from UF/IFAS and create a space where nature exploration and education meet. Read More
Museum of Fine Arts September Book Club
Join the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petesrburg to discuss “Girl, Woman, Other” by Award-winning British writer Bernardine Evaristo with MFA’s Associate Curator of Public Programs Margaret Murray on Thursday, September 13 6:30-7:30 pm. This Book Club is free to attend but registration is required. Register for September’s book Club at Eventbrite.com/.
NEW:
- LAST CHANCE: Tradewinds Island Resorts RumFish Grill and RumFish Beach Resort is welcoming guests back with 15% off* the best available rate for Florida residents through August 31, with nightly rates starting at just $169. Info
- Gulfport kids grades K-7, can join Gulfport Public Library on ZOOM this Monday 8/31 4pm for a virtual craft! They will be making colorful Unicorn Dreamcatchers using cardboard, yarn, and flowers. Kits are limited and will be available starting Friday, 8/28 at 10:00AM. *ONLY 2 KITS/HOUSEHOLD* Call 727-893-1134 to check availability. Info
- State and local officials gathered in St. Petersburg last week to officially break ground on the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. Called the SunRunner, the BRT line will connect Pinellas County’s world class beaches with the Sunshine City. Info
- Reserve Your Time Slot to Visit MFA. From Sept. 12-18, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg Members will receive exclusive, first access to the museum before they open to the public a week later on Sept. 19. Not an MFA Member yet? Join now to enjoy early access! Reserve Visit
- In celebration of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® from across the country, including the greater Tampa Bay community, will be participating in the virtual St. Jude Walk/Run in September. Learn more here.
- The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd College announced its online, non-credit classes and activities scheduled for Fall I 2020 (September-October). Learn more here.
REMINDERS:
- The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Place your FALL & HOLIDAY ads in Paradise News NOW! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your Fall and Holiday ads in Paradise News in Print.
- See what’s biting with Hubbards Marina Fishing Reports here.
- Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
- Sea turtle nesting season is underway, and Pinellas County is reminding beach residents and visitors to keep conditions safe for sea turtles to thrive. Learn more here.
- Volunteers of the Gulfport Senior Center can chat with you on a daily basis through their Gulfport Reassurance Program. For more information, call the Gulfport Senior Center at (727) 893-2237.
- Tampa Bay Watch is looking for volunteers & docents for their NEW Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier – TM. Familiarity with coastal ecosystems is helpful but not required. For more information contact Heidi Blair, Discovery Center Operations Manager, at hblair@tampabaywatch.org.
- Grand Villa in the Skyway Marina District would like to hold a Vintage, Classic Car and Motorcycle parade around their facility for the residents. If you have a car, motorcycle, or know someone who does; please reach out to Director@skywaymarina.org, or 727-466-7173.
- Tampa Bay Watch is partnering with the Tampa Bay Rays & Rowdies for their first ever Running with the Rays Virtual 5K Race! Proceeds benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation & Rowdies Soccer Fund, which supports Tampa Bay Watch. Sign up now!
- The SHINE Mural Festival returns November 7-14, 2020 with a special edition –Sea Walls: St. Petersburg. Info
- St Pete Beach Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Virtual Learning Assistance Program at the St Pete Beach Community Center. This would allow for smaller groups of students with a dedicated staff member monitoring their engagement with the online curriculum from Pinellas County Schools. Info
- The 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will showcase its 61st annual premier exhibition of the industry’s latest and greatest boats, yachts and superyachts, worldwide debuts, marine products and accessories from Oct. 28 – Nov. 1. Info.
- The Kitchen at Mastry’s Brewing Co. is proud to announce their brand new menu and extended hours. Info
- Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is launching their NEW “Community in Focus” initiative! Throughout their initiative they will introduce each of the Tampa Bay Beaches (Tierra Verde to Clearwater Beach) as well as safe and unique things for locals and visitors to do in these communities. You can follow along with these stories by liking @BuyBeachesFirst on Facebook or at www.BuyBeachesFirst.com.
