Weekly Tidbits August 19, 2021

Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Beaches returns October 4-10th!
Local restaurants can still apply to participate online at https://www.tampabaybeaches.com/taste/.
Tickets available online soon.

Lightning Strike in St. Pete Beach Injures Two

On August 12th, 2021, St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to a lightning strike electrocution at 5500 Gulf Blvd (Tradewinds Island Grand Resort) at 4:53 PM. Multiple units from St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue (Rescue 23, Special Rescue 23, and District 23) immediately responded to assist a female victim (16 years of age) who was struck by lightning behind the resort. Prior to St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue arrival, the Tradewinds staff moved the victim to a safe indoor area and provided CPR along with Pinellas County Sheriff Office (PCSO) deputies. Read the full story at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/lightning-strike/.

Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board Vacancies

Pinellas County is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board (HPB). One vacancy is an individual appointment position for Commissioner Kathleen Peters to fulfill the remainder of a three-year term that is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2023, and the second is an appointment as an alternate member to fulfill the remainder of a three-year term that is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2022. Both are volunteer positions that would be eligible for reappointment at the expiration of their term for another full three-year term. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/pinellas-historic-preservation-board/.

Small Business Hob Coming to SPB Library

The City of St. Pete Beach is pleased to announce that the St. Pete Beach Library has partnered with Pinellas County SCORE and the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce to bring an array of free educational resources to local entrepreneurs and business owners. This partnership is designed to encourage small business start-ups and business ownership through education. The Library will be the hub of business start-up collateral and useful information for entrepreneurs.

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!
The City of Madeira Beach is now accepting vendor applications interest forms for local musical acts for the 2022 Johns Pass Seafood Festival in John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk on January 20-23, 2022. Click Here For More Information
Join Madeira Beach City Manager Bob Daniels for Breakfast with Bob next Thursday, August 28th 8-9am at Waterfront Realty! City Manager, Bob Daniels, will discuss topics from the most recent Board of Commissioners meeting as well as other topics around town. Click here to learn more.
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! HSP will also have their BIG Annual Clear The Shelter Day on SATURDAY, SEPT 17TH! Click here to learn more.
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 City of St. Pete Beach is continuing to embrace technology by making public records more accessible to the public using an online portal with JustFOIA. See the online portal and processes outlined HERE.
The City of St. Pete Beach is in the process of reviewing and updating the off-street parking requirements as they pertain to commercial businesses, such as restaurants and hotels. Residents can help by completing their online survey HERE.
Preserve the ‘Burg has a NEW website. Check it out at https://www.preservetheburg.org/.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GeckoBall- ~~August 28~~ POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 23rd INFO
Madeira Beach Trash Pirates Monthly Cleanup- September 4 INFO
20th Anniversary Geckofest- September 4 INFO
Jaws Free Movie on Madeira Beach- September 17 INFO
SPIRITS of St. Petersburg presents World’s Largest Ghost Hunt- September 25 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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
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.