Pinellas County Local News & Tidbits December 10th

Holiday Events& Lighted Boat Parades Continue!

Holiday events and lighted boat parades kick off this weekend! Find out more about holiday happenings in Pinellas County & Tampa Bay at our HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS- ParadiseNewsFL.com/holiday!


Save Big on Books at MFA this Saturday

If you love books, or have a bookworm on your holiday shopping list, enjoy 50% off all books this Saturday, December 12 from 10 am – 4 pm outside at the steps of the museum. The MFA Store has an award-winning selection of books across many topics, such as art, fashion, music, pets, history, as well as cookbooks and children’s books.  Also, the museum to enjoy 40% off all items in the entire store, as well as the online store (use promo code MFA40), now through December 24. READ MORE


New St. Pete Beach City E-Newsletter

The City of St. Pete Beach is rolling out a new city notification system in the upcoming weeks called CivicReady. CivicReady will allow you to receive alerts via text message, phone call, and/or an email message. Some of the types of alerts you can sign up to receive are: City Newsletter, Weather, Road Closures, and much more! The new eNewsletter will begin in January 2021. Be sure to sign up this month to stay connected!Sign up here: https://stpetebeach.regroup.com/signup


Madeira Beach Fire Department Collecting Holiday Cards

Chief Belk and the Madeira Beach Fire Department invite the community to sign a Holiday card or two, or even an entire box so that it may bring holiday joy to a resident of a local nursing home. We especially welcome handmade cards or drawn pictures. Cards will be collected until December 15th.Drop off your cards in Santa’s Mail Box located at the entrance of the Madeira Beach Fire Station 25 (250 Municipal Dr.) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.


NEW TIDBITS:

  • CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
  • Start 2021 with an ad or advertorial in Paradise News in PRINT! Contact Peter Roos today at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com or 727-363-6888 to learn why an ad in print can make a difference for your business in the new year!
  • We added a page just for HOLIDAY articles, tidbits and events! Discover everything HOLIDAYS in Tampa Bay at ParadiseNewsFL.com/holiday.
  • You can donate toys for Toys to Tots at Fire Station 23 at 7301 Gulf Blvd, in St. Pete Beach now through December 15th.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Boley Centers 38th Annual Jingle Bell Run- November 27- December 11 INFO
  • St. Pete Beach Holiday Movies in the Park- December 11 INFO
  • Florida Botanical Gardens Plant & Gift Sale- December 12 INFO
  • Madeira Beach 54th Annual Festival of Lights- December 12 INFO
  • Pass-a-Grille & Vina Del Mar Holiday Boat Parade- December 12 INFO
  • 35th Annual BCYC Lighted Holiday Boat Parade- December 12 INFO
  • St. Pete Opera Holiday Sparkle LIVE!- December 13, 18 & 20 TICKETS
  • Madeira Beach Free Movie in the Park: ELF- December 18 INFO
  • St. Pete Beach Santa Drive By Parade- December 19 INFO

REMINDERS

  • The December Issue is NOW online. Read it here
  • Start 2021 with new customers by placing an ad in Paradise News! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your Fall and Holiday ads in Paradise News in Print. 
  • Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
  • REMINDER: Get your flu shot! See how you can get a free flu shot in Pinellas County this October here.
  • If you are a Gulfport resident and could use a little help, the Gulfport Police Department is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance through December 18, 2020. Info
  • Series tickets to St. Petersburg Opera’s Artist Recital Series Concerts now include access to ALL 8 virtual recitals now through available through Dec 31st. Info
  • 2021 parking permits for residents of St. Pete Beach are available for purchase. The parking permits will be sold online or by appointment only. Schedule yours at www.stpetebeach.org.
  • The Gulfport Merchants Chamber needs volunteers for their December events. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
  • There is a new farmer’s market in Pinellas County. Head out to the Skyway Marina Mall Saturdays & Sundays 9am-2pm for specialty produce & more!
  • The City of St. Pete Beach is planning a Santa Drive-by event for Saturday, December 19th. CLICK HERE to see more about the event and how parents can help surprise their kids during the drive-by with a special Merry Christmas from Santa.

Featured in Print

The Centre – St. Pete Beach

Michael Moses reflects on a successful first year for The Centre in St. Pete Beach as well as the benefits of medicinal cannabis.

Enjoy A Delicious Holiday Meal at Treasure Island’s Sunset Bistro

Nanette Wiser shares some of her favorite picks from Treasure Island Sunset Bistro’s delicious menu now including breakfast!

Downtown Concierge: Best Holiday Outings Downtown St. Pete

Nanette Wiser shares the best restaurants, shops and bars to explore in Downtown St. Petersburg this holiday season in December’s Downtown Concierge monthly column.

St. Pete Innovation District: Key Hub for Healthcare, Research & Education

In our December Cover story, Steve Traiman explores of St. Petersburg’s Downtown Waterfront is becoming the St. Pete Innovation District- home to thousands of scientists, doctors, educators and entrepreneurs working together to make life better.

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