The WWE Royal Rumble is set to take place at Tropicana Field in sunny St. Pete, Florida on January 27, 2024!
Get your tickets at https://atmlb.com/3NotGVY.
Treasure Island Boat Parade Rescheduled for December 22
Due to the unsettled weather forecast for this weekend, the Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled from this Saturday, December 16 to Friday, December 22. The holiday celebration at Treasure Bay Golf & Tennis will also be moved to Dec. 22 from 5-7:30 p.m. At this festive viewing spot where the boat parade starts, there will be a DJ, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, interactive entertainers, and food/beverage concessions.
The Captain’s Celebration and Cookout will still be on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 6-8 p.m. The registered participants will pick up their boat numbers, 2 meal tickets for a delicious BBQ dinner provided by Just 1 Taste Catering, a raffle ticket for a chance to win the Luck of the Draw prize and enjoy live music by Charlie Morris while playing Soccer Darts, lawn games and more. TIPD’s Marine Patrol will provide parade details and safety tips starting at 7 p.m.
For additional information, a map of the parade route, and more, please call the Treasure Island Parks and Recreation Department at 727-547-4575, ext. 221.
First Night St. Pete Celebrates 30 with Art in the Park Event
First Night St Petersburg is excited to announce its return for the 2023-2024 celebration year, marking the 30th annual New Year’s Eve celebration of arts. This year’s event, themed “Art in the Park,” will be held at North Straub Park from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on December 31, 2023, and is free for all ages, thanks to First Night St. Pete’s sponsors, Hines and the Tampa Bay Rays. Festivities include:
- Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet: Performing from 5:00-5:30 p.m. and 6:20-6:50 p.m., this First Night favorite and one of Tampa Bay’s premier dance companies will dazzle with high energy and colorful costumes.
- Interactive Art Village: Showcasing recycling giants by Art Club of St Pete, a 3D mural immersion by Zulu Painter and other unique art installations.
- Performances: A range of acts from the Curiositorium LLC, including stilt walkers and aerial artists.Musical acts by Mr. Brad and Shana Banana.
- Musical Village: Featuring the Urban Gypsies Drum Circle and a custom-made music wall.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/first-night-st-pete-30/.
Register Now for Caddy’s Annual New Year’s Day 5K
Ring in the New Year and kick off 2024 on the right foot with Caddy’s at their famous New Year’s Day 5K At Caddy’s Indian Shores. The run/walk is in an out and back 5K on the hard packed sand to the start/ finish line arch. Racers get an awesome finishers medal o encourage you to stay positive and healthy throughout 2024. This run/walk will be electronically timed and includes a race day promotional tech run shirt, your bib number, one finisher’s medal, and free beer at our Michelob Ultra post race party with great trivia and prizes. Registration will open as early at 8:15 a.m. on the front tiki deck at Caddy’s. We will begin the run just prior to 9 a.m. restrooms are available inside Caddy’s before and after the race. Click here to register now.
Read our Cover Story on all 5 Caddy’s at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/caddys/.
Call for Sponsors: Paddy Fest St. Pete 2024
Next spring, Paddy Fest St. Pete is bringing two full days of Irish food, drinks, music, and festivities to Williams Park on Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th, 2024. From 12pm – 9pm each day, the family-friendly weekend festival will feature live entertainment from popular Irish groups including Dunedin Pipe Band, The Gilleoghan Irish Dancers, and local favorites Chad McDonald and Sean Patrick Walsh. Famous local food trucks like Slammer Shop, LaStrada Pizza, and Mini Mouthful Donuts are returning to feed the green clad masses and full liquor bars with plenty of Guiness and Irish Whiskey will be scattered throughout the park.
Learn more about becoming a sponsor at paradisenewsfl.com/paddy-fest-2024/.
Get Your Local Business Noticed in Paradise News!
Fall in love with Paradise News this snowbird season! Reach more locals and visitors in print or online by placing your ad or advertorial in the February issue of Paradise NEWS- read by 100,000 locals and visitors online and in print. Book your ad or advertorial now for 2025 for our best rates and placement. Deadline for ads & advertorials in our February LOVE issue is January 10th. To place your ad, contact PETER ROOS by email at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com or call 727.363.6888!
NEW TIDBITS:
- CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
- The DECEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Three-day tickets to the 2024 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding are now on sale to the public . The iconic race event set for March 8-10 along St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront will celebrate its 20th annual running in 2024. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2024-grand-prix/.
- St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Downtown St. Pete Walking Tour are back! These 90-minute tours with Museum Director Rui Farias explore the cultural history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks. The tour departs from the Museum of History at 9am. Tours are limited to 20 guests. Members: $10 | Not-yet-members: $15. Please note that reservations are required and spots are limited. Click here to reserve your spot.
- Embrace a taste of paradise on Rumfish Grill’s new Youtube Series: Get Hooked with Chef Hilton. In his latest video, Chef Hilton shows us how to make a flavorful Florida classic – Fresh Grouper Ceviche. Watch the video on RumFish’s on YouTube Channel HERE. See what else RumFish has on their menu at https://www.tradewindsresort.com/rumfish/.
- Pinellas County Animal Services is offering free animal adoptions to help find them loving homes this holiday season as a major renovation at the shelter gets underway. During the project, the shelter will have a greatly reduced capacity to hold animals, so Animal Services needs the public to help adopt and foster animals throughout the next year. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2023-free-animal-adoptions/.
- Join the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce as they bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024 in style at the Gulfport Casino! Tickets are $50 each ON SALE NOW HERE! The theme is Masquerade Ball. Event Highlights include Spectacular NYE Gala at the iconic Gulfport Casino, unforgettable night filled with glamour and mystery, live entertainment, dancing, and more surprises! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements! Click here to buy tickets.
- The City of Madeira Beach and various businesses, community organizations and residents are combining efforts to help the Santa’s Angels Organization with their annual toy drive. Each year, foster children are adopted via Santa’s Angels and their wish list is fulfilled to help them have a Merry Christmas. This year, 30 children have been adopted and are listed below for shopping ease. Please make sure to mail or drop off the items at 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach 33708. Donate now at https://bit.ly/49JXsOF.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- American Stage Presents Acts of Faith- November 21- December 17 TICKETS
- Victorian Christmas Stroll- November 24- December 23 INFO
- Christmas in the Wild at Zoo Tampa- November 24- December 30 TICKETS
- Enchant St. Pete- November 24- December 31 TICKETS
- Holiday Lights in the Garden- November 24- December 31 INFO
- RISE UP St. Pete Concert Series- December 15 TICKETS.
- Johns Pass Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl- December 15 INFO
- St. Pete Beach Mistletoe Market- December 16 INFO
- SPMOH & Tampa Bay Watch Historic Boat Tour- December 16 TICKETS
- Gulfport Third Saturday Indie Faire: Holiday Edition- December 16 INFO
- Pass-a-Grille Christmas Golf Cart Parade- December 16
- Winter in the Wood (St. Pete’s Kenwood District)- December 17 INFO
- RESCHEDULED Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 22 INFO
- “Toast by the Coast” Tradewinds NYE Masquerade Party- December 31 INFO
- Swingin’ in the New Year- December 31 TICKETS
- First Night St. Petersburg- December 31 INFO
- Reliaquest Bowl- January 1 INFO
- Sunshine Comedy Festival- January 11-14, 2024 TICKETS
- St. Pete Power & Sailboat Show- January 18-21 TICKETS
- WWE Royal Rumble in St. Pete- January 27 TICKETS
- Monster JAM!- February 10-11 TICKETS
REMINDERS
- The December 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.
- Madeira Beach’s annual Merry Beach Market on December 9th at ROC Park is seeing volunteers. Learn more at https://form.jotform.com/220514668298161.
- 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/.
- Season subscriptions are on sale now for St. Pete Opera’s 2023/24 season at https://stpeteopera.org/.
- Clothes To Kids inventory on shoes is extremely low. Sadly, they are out of many sizes starting at children size 12 all the way up to adult size 13 girls, boys, juniors, and young men. Clothes to Kids asks that go through your closets and donate gently used shoes or purchase a pair or two and donate to Clothes To Kids. All children deserve to have shoes that fit them. Learn more about Clothes to Kids & how you can donate at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/ctk-needs-shoes/
- 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.
