Weekly Tidbits April 18, 2024

NEW TIDBITS:

• The April Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• Let us know what you are thinking about what is happening on our local beaches and St. Petersburg by submitting a Letter to the Editor at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/letter/. Letters will be considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Paradise News.
• Murals Initiative Update After a successful first round of murals in the fall of 2023, three more murals are set to be completed this spring! Artists have been selected, designs have been approved, the walls have been prepped, and painting is underway! The three newest murals will be painted at the following locations: Pasadena Bar & Grill (Muralist: Sydney Prusso) 796 Pasadena Ave S, Kimberly Nails (Muralist: Ximena Sousa) 800 Pasadena Ave S and Pasadena Shopping Center (Muralist: Cecilia Lueza) 6894 Gulfport Blvd S. Check their Facebook page at facebook.com/CityofSouthPasadenaFL/ for updates.
• The City of Madeira Beach Founder’s Day is just around the corner on May 4th. Join the City of Madeira Beach for what Madeira does best, a Captain’s Party! The Greg Billings Band will be live on stage along with food trucks and fireworks! They are currently looking for sponsors (starting at $500). If interested, please call Mary Ann at 727-391-9951 x221. Click here for their event poster.
• SAND BAG DISPOSAL INFORMATION: Sand and sandbags that have been in contact with floodwaters may be contaminated with sewage or septic waste, animal waste, oil and gasoline residue, lawn chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, or other hazardous chemicals. Caution should be used to avoid direct human contact when handling sand or sandbags. Wear gloves and a dust mask, if there is loose or blowing material. Do not place used sand in or near bodies of water, playgrounds, sandboxes, or other areas of direct human contact.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• American Stage presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast in the Park- April 3- May 5 TICKETS
• Spring for the Arts 2024- April 19 TICKETS
• Coffee & Cupcakes with the Cops (Treasure Island)- April 19 INFO
• Taste of Indian Rocks Beach- April 20 INFO
• City of Gulfport Free Tree Giveaway- April 20 INFO
• Mainsail Art Festival- April 20-21 INFO
• Spring King of the Beach- April 25-27 INFO
• Sunscreen Film Festival- April 25-28 INFO
• Los Vinos de Dali 2024- April 27 TICKETS
• Taste at The Straz- April 27 TICKETS

FIND EVENT MORE SPRING EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spring-2024/.

REMINDERS

• The APRIL Issue is NOW online. Read it here. 
• Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2024 with a print ad in Paradise News!  Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your ads in Paradise News in Print. 
• Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
• CLICK HERE to signup for ALERT PINELLAS to get vital updates during hurricane season.
• Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
• Southwest Florida Water Management District is launching their Water 101 campaign, a program to educate residents & communities about how they can protect local water resources and save money. Learn more about the campaign at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/water-101/.
• Registration for the 2024 Madeira Beach Recreation Summer Camp is Now Open! Find their application online at https://madeirabeachfl.gov/summer-camp/.
• Registration for The Dali’s Junior Docent Art Camp in June & July is now open. Through the lens of Dalí and surrealist art, junior docents will be empowered to think independently about art and express their own thoughts. The week will conclude with a reception and junior docent-led gallery tour. Click here to register now.
• Registration is now open for the Museum of Fine Arts Summer Camps. Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/summer-camps-at-the-mfa/.
• The Madeira beach social club is an active senior group located in Madeira Beach, Florida. Their club provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors to socialize, participate in various activities, and build lasting friendships within our community. Click here to learn more.
• The Madeira Beach Fitness Center is now accessible to Madeira Beach residents. Learn more about how you can access the Fitness Center at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/madeira-beach-fitness-center/.
• The City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families. Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today.
• Reminder to our residents and visitors. No Dogs On The Beach! If you see something, say something. Contact Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line at 727-582-6200.
• Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
• The City of St. Pete Beach is now using See Click Fix for residents to submit issues to the city. Click here to learn more.

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