Weekly Tidbits August 12, 2021

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Gulfport Goes Gecko
starting this weekend!

Learn all about this year’s Geckofest activities at ParadiseNewsFL.com/gulfport-goes-gecko/.

Barrier Island Re-entry Passes NOW Online

You can now apply for Barrier Island Re-Entry Passes online. Go to https://www.pcsoweb.com/emergency-access-permit to learn how. You will still only be allowed two per household.

The Barrier Island Re-Entry Program was established to keep beach areas safe in the aftermath of a hurricane or tropical storm so only people who own property on the beach are able to access the area after such an incident.

HELP Clear the Shelter at HSP

Help Humane Society Pinellas (HSP) clear their shelter this August & September! HSP is once again participating in NBCUniversal’s nationwide adoption month from August 23rd to September 19th! Each week, HSP be offering something special with for every pet adopted! So check our website and/or social media each week to see the adoption special! HSP will also have their BIG Annual Clear The Shelter Day on SATURDAY, SEPT 17TH! Click here to learn more.

Pinellas County Monitoring TS Fred

The National Hurricane Center has placed Pinellas County in the five-day forecast for Tropical Storm Fred. Pinellas County is monitoring the forecast track and preparing for the potential impacts from the storm. While forecasters have some confidence in the track of the storm, the intensity of the storm remains uncertain. Regardless of the storm’s eventual track and strength, high winds, rain, flooding and storm surge may impact Pinellas County as early as Saturday evening. Click here to learn more.

NEW TIDBITS:

  • CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
  • The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
  • TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Pete Beach!
  • Get tickets now for The Dali’s spirits of the age: an evening of art and tastings on Saturday, August 21st. Click here to get tickets & more about this local event.
  • Preserve the ‘Burg wants your input to plan out their fall Movies in the Park events including your movie suggestions. You can share your input or inquire about sponsorship by emailing info@preservetheburg.org.
  • St. Petersburg City Theatre will hold auditions for Dracula, The Vampire Strikes Back on Monday and Tuesday, August 16 and 17, 2021 at 6:30. Click here to learn more.The Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative, led by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is developing the tools and technologies to mitigate red tide and decrease the impacts on the environment, economy and quality of life in Florida. Keep reading at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/red-tide-mitigation/.
  • MOTE & Florida Fish & Wildife launched the Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative to mitigate red tide and decrease the impacts on the environment, economy and quality of life in Florida. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/red-tide-mitigation/.
  • The next 100 Women Who Care of Pinellas County meeting (with options of both Zoom and in-person) will be 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, at Cove Cay Golf Club in Clearwater. Learn more at http://100womenpinellas.org/.
  • On the heels of a record-breaking March, April and May for tourism in Pinellas County, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater shared that the success continues with June 2021 reporting the highest TDT in County history at $8,273,409 – a 94% YOY increase from 2020 and 46% YOY increase from 2019. Click here to learn more.
  • There will be an encore performance of Hooked on a Bad Spirit on Saturday, August 21st at 8 p.m. at Gulfport’s Catherine Hickman Theater. For tickets call Tron Montgomery at (754)367-1492. Cash App and Zelle is accepted. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Madeira Beach Sunset 5K- August 13 INFO
  • Gecko Pub Crawl & Poker Run- August 14 INFO
  • GeckoBall- August 28 POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 23rd INFO
  • 20th Anniversary Geckofest- September 4 INFO

REMINDERS

  • The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here. 
  • Reach customers this summer with our 2 month ads 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.
  • Red tide is present in Pinellas County waters. Check the current red tide status at https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.
  • Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
  • Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
  • The focus of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is to ensure that our arts & culture community is supported. See what they asked St. Petersburg Mayoral Candidates and how the candidates responded at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/arts-future-for-st-pete/.
  • Use code IM50% at checkout when purchasing an annual membership to the Imagine Museum to get 50 percent off annual memberships throughout the month of August. Click here to buy a membership.
  • Pinellas County has launched a new Tropical Storm Flooding Risk Map to show residents their flood risk from tropical storms and hurricanes. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/elsa-flood-danger/.
  • Were you prepared? Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office limited barrier island access during Tropical Storm Elsa. Access was only permitted only for island residents, employees working on the islands and visitors staying at hotels or vacation rentals. CLICK HERE to learn more.
  • Pinellas County encourages residents to keep their sandbags as the Atlantic Hurricane season goes through November 30, 2021. Sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwaters can be safely reused or stored. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/sandbags.
  • Want to know what you can expect at this year’s GeckoBall? Click here to find out.
  • The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching an easier way for you to ride the bus, and you can test it out for free. The new electronic fare cards, with the catchy name Flamingo Fares, officially start July 5th with free rides through the end of August. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/flamingo-fares.
  • Gecko Ball and Gecko Crawl tickets are NOW ON SALE. Get ‘em in Gulfport at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar or at http://visitgulfportflorida.com/purchase-tickets/. 
  • 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.
  • The City of St. Pete Beach reminds dog owners that individuals who take their dog(s) on the beach may be fined $118 per City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances.
  • Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.

Current Issue

Read the August/September issue online at ParadiseNewsFL.com/current-issue.

August/September Features

Healthy St. Pete has new GOALS for ongoing SUCCESS

Steve Traiman looks at the past, present and future for Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Inc.
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La Croisette Restaurant and Bakery – Born Again

Peter Roos introduces you to the new La Croisette in St. Pete Beach and its new owners.
Read more

Adventures in Paradise: Swamp Sensations

Paradise News’ Janet Nummi shares her latest adventure to Big Cypress National Preserve, the Everglades and Biscayne National Parks.
Read more

ZUBRICK MAGIC THEATRE Opens in Downtown St. Petersburg

Experience magic this summer at the NEW Zubrick Magic Theatre in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida!
Read more

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