South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade– Friday, December 9
Downtown St. Pete Lighted Boat Parade– Saturday, December 10
Pass-a-Grille & Vina Del Mar Boat Parade– Saturday, December 10
Madeira Beach Festival of Lights– Saturday, December 10
Red Tide Detected on Local Pinellas County Beaches
Red Tide is showing up in local waters as dead fish are washing up on local beaches. It is advised you do not swim in or around red tide because the toxin can cause skin irritation, rashes, burning and sore eyes. Check the current red tide status before jump in at https://myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/.
Find more answers to your red tide questions at https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/faq/.
Donate to Toys for Tots at Sea Dog Brewing Co Treasure Island
Tis the Season for giving! Head in to Sea Dog Brewing Co Treasure Island to make a toy donation for Toys for Tots and receive a *FREE PINT* off their draft list! Just show or give your donation to a server and this will take it from there! Offer is valid through December.
Learn more about Sea Dog Brewing Co in our December issue or read the cover story online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/sea-dog-brewing-treasure-island/.
St. Pete Beach Light Up the Neighborhood Contest
t’s time for the “Light Up the Neighborhood” contest, St. Pete Beach! St. Pete Beach is inviting all residents and Neighborhood Associations in St. Pete Beach to participate. Register by December 9th, 2022 to be included in the contest. Create a unique design, creative use of lights and holiday decor, create a storyline or fun theme. Overall display will be referenced during the judging process which takes place 12/12/22-12/19/22. Winner will be announced 12/21/22. Entry is free and open to all neighborhoods and residential properties in St. Pete Beach. $1,000 prize money will be awarded to the winning neighborhood and a $75 visa gift card for one residential property per district (4).
Fill out the form here by December 9th, 2022 in order to be part of the contest.
Place Your 2023 Ads in Paradise News
Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2023 with a PRINT AD in Paradise News! Over 36,000 copies of Paradise News are circulated throughout our local beach communities and St. Petersburg in racks & stacks at your favorite local business and 20,000+ mailboxes. To learn more about advertising email Peter Roos 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.
- Give the gift that fits ALL this holiday season at RumFish Grill! Now through December 20, 2022, when you buy a $100 RumFish Grill Gift Card you will receive a $20 Bonus Card to treat yourself! Bonus Cards are valid from January 1 through March 31, 2023.
- St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is preparing for a busy holiday season. They want passengers to enjoy stress-free holidays and offer some helpful & important travel tips at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/holiday-travel-tips/.
- Join St. Pete Beach for Breakfast with Santa on December 10th 8-10am. $10/person. Enjoy arts and crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, and of course visit with Santa while enjoying a meal. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Click HERE for details.
- As the holiday season draws near, St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue has teamed up with the Toys for Tots team to make Christmas wishes come true for needy children. See more details on how you can participate HERE.
- Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Thursday, December 8th for Happy Hour with the Historian as the Museum of History and UPC Insurance welcome Niles Laughner and his presentation of “The Vinoy: From a Wager to a Waterfront Jewel.” Click here to reserve your spot.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
- Boley Centers 40th Annual Jingle Bell Run- December 9 REGISTER
- Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Boat Parade- December 10 INFO
- St. Pete Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 10 INFO
- Pass-a-Grille & Vina Del Mar Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 10 INFO
- Race the Dreidel 5K- December 11 INFO
- St. Pete Opera’s Holiday Sparkle- December 15, 17, 20, 21, 22 TICKETS
- Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 17 INFO
- 37th Annual Boca Ciega Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade- December 17 INFO
- Midnight in Paris Collectors Circle Gala at MFA St. Pete- January 21 RSVP HERE
REMINDERS
- The DECEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2022 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.
- Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
- Freebee services has officially expanded to cover the entire City of St. Pete Beach. More information on the City of St. Pete Beach’s Website.
- Clothes To Kids has seen a significant increase in the number of shoppers we have served this year and anticipate this number growing more in the year to come. Families in our community are experiencing homelessness and unforeseen difficult situations. Learn how you can help at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/please-donate-to-ctk/.
- St. Pete Beach created a new Beach Manager position. The new position is serving as a liaison between one of the City’s most valuable assets and the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office, Code Enforcement, Hoteliers, Vendors, Residents and visitors. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-creates-beach-manager-position/.
- Treasure Islettes Bingo every Thursday at 6:30PM at the Treasure Island Community Center. Come for an evening of great fun, food and friendly people – Jackpot $200 – $250! Free parking, free coffee and tea. Great snack bar. All proceeds go to charity and college scholarships. Doors open at 6 PM. Questions? Call 727-270-3178.
- Mark your calendars! South Pasadena’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade in partnership with Marine Max is set for December 9th. More details coming soon.
- Mark your calendars for the Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar Holiday Lighted Boat Parade launching from Merry Pier 6pm on December 10th. INFO
- The Club at Treasure Island announced their November live music lineup. Find it at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/the-club-at-ti-november-lineup.
- Save the Date for the St. Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade on Friday, December 2nd 6:30pm. Viewing party will be at Horan Park. Captains meeting Wednesday November 30th, 2022 at the SPB Community Center from 6pm until 7pm. Click here to register your boat.
- The Gulfport Merchants Chamber has begun a “Shop Local” campaign that will conclude on the 3rd Saturday IndieFaire on December 17th. Each receipt from a Gulfport Merchants Chamber Member from now until December 17th will be ONE entry for some amazing prizes! Click here to learn more.
- Discover the ultimate artful shopping experience in Florida CraftArt’s Holiday Boutique open now through December 30. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/florida-craftart-holiday-boutique-now-open/.
- The John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach Florida on January 13-15th, 2023 for its 41st year. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and various family-friendly activities. Click here to learn more about how you can apply to be a vendor!
- 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.
- Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.
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