Pinellas County Local News & Tidbits April 4, 2019

FEATURED TIDBITS

May Movies in the Park Titles
This year marks the 10th season for Preserve the ‘Burg’s Movies in the Park, an event many refer to as the best “little” event in the waterfront parks. This free and fun community gathering will be on every Thursday evening this May in North Straub Park. See what the titles are here.

Rick Yearick at April’s Art Walk
Fine Artist, Rick Yearick, will be the featured artist at the Brick Street Clay Studio during the St. Pete Art Walk, April 13, 2019 from 5:00-9:00pm. The Studio is located at 400 23rd St. South, St. Petersburg, FL. The Studio offers free parking and is easily accessible on the Free Art Walk Trolley, with Stop #5 being the closest. Learn more about Rick here

Advertising in Paradise NEWS is truly a bargain this summer!  
Advertisers get 2 months exposure in the bimonthly summer editions in June/July and August/September for the same price as one month the rest of the time, so this year the summer bargain is better than ever. The 25th Anniversary gift to new advertisers is 25% OFF 2018 rates and 25% more circulation. Call Peter Roos at 727-363-6888 or email him HERE to discuss how Paradise NEWS’ 25th Anniversary gift can help you market your business.

NEW TIDBITS

  • The April issue is online. Check it out at ParadiseNewsFL.com.
  • Vote now for your favorite Florida Beach Bar HERE.
  • You can blow your own glass Easter Egg at Morean Arts Center. $75/person. Info
  • Pinellas County seasonal reclaimed water restrictions go went into effect on Monday, April 1st, and will run through Sunday, June 30th. See what your watering day are here.
  • St. Pete Beach Recreation is once again offering spring and summer swim lessons at the St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center. See what the dates are and learn more here.
  • Registration is now open for St. Pete Beach Summer Camps. See what they have planned for each week and learn more here.
  • Boulevard Burgers & Tap House is launching a new menu for pups on Saturday, April 27th Noon-4pm with a party and raffle! All raffle proceeds and 10% of sales to benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay! Info
  • Build Oyster Domes with Tampa Bay Watch this April & May! Info
  • Tickets ($100) are on sale now for SeaGrapes Wines & Food at the Florida Aquarium on Saturday, May 18th 8pm. Get yours here.
  • This year’s Old Salt Spring King of the Beach is raising money for the Old Salt Youth Programs, PARC, Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation. See how you or your local business can help out by donating items, time or money here.

UPCOMING EVENTS TO NOTE

  • Head out to Largo Municipal Golf Course this Friday, April 5th for a Footgolf Tournament to benefit Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida. $30/adult and $20/kid. Info
  • St. Pete City Theatre’s Production of Driving Miss Daisy kicks off this weekend! Get tickets here.
  • Enjoy GetFit St. Pete’s Free Yoga in Crescent Lake Park this Saturday, April 6th 9-10am. Info
  • Join the City of Madeira Beach for their monthly cleanup at Archibald Park this Saturday, April 6th at 8am. Info
  • Caddy’s Run Series continues this Saturday, April 6th with their Hot Dog 5K and/or open water swim on Treasure Island Beach. Runners receive a finishers medal, Michelob Ultra and fruit cup. $35/person. Info 
  • The Boley Angels’ Wine Tasting & Low Country Shrimp Boil is this Saturday, April 6th, on the sprawling front yard of the agency’s Mary R. Koenig Center in St. Petersburg. Info
  • Join Sunken Gardens this Sunday, April 7th 10am-4pm for their Orchid Festival with premier orchid vendors & talks throughout the day on orchid care. More orchids than you can imagine in one place. Info
  • St. Petersburg Opera’s Bella Voce Gala is set for Friday, April 22nd at the Don CeSar. Tickets are $200. Learn more here.
  • Tickets ($75) are on sale now for Preserve the ‘Burg’s Cocktails on the Courts at St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts on May 11th. Info

REMINDERS

  • Read the April issue online here
  • Email Peter Roos about placing your SUMMER ADS here.
  • 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.
  • Tampa Bay Watch is partnering with the Tampa Bay Rays for the Saturday, April 20 game vs. Boston Red Sox. Lower corner tickets are $30 with no tax or surcharge fees with a portion of each ticket benefiting Tampa Bay Watch. A special Rays/Tampa Bay Watch baseball cap is included. Info

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