Weekly Tidbits December 16, 2021

The Holiday Season is in full swing! Don’t miss a moment of sparkle, cheer or festiveness!
Find everything happening locally now at ParadiseNewsFL.com/HOLIDAY.

PIE Holiday Travel Guide & Parking Advisory

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is preparing for a busy holiday season. They want all their passengers to enjoy stress-free holidays and offer these important travel tips. Plan for parking or arrange transportation to the airport. Their Long-term parking lot will reach capacity ($12/day). They anticipate both our Key Lime and Strawberry Economy Parking Lots ($8/day) will also reach capacity. They encourage passengers to arrange transportation to PIE. Masks are required inside the terminal under federal regulations. Free masks will be available at entry as long as supplies last. Keep reading their tips at ParadiseNewsFL.com/pie-holiday-travel-guide.

Toast by the Coast this NYE at Tradewinds Island Resorts

New Year’s Eve Revelers looking for places to go for New Year’s Eve need to look no further than TradeWinds’ “Toast by the Coast” New Year’s Eve Event which takes place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TradeWinds Island Grand Ballroom. Partiers 21 and over are invited to don their best duds for an evening of festivities, food, and fun. This year’s live entertainment, the band Motel Funk and Friends, will keep everyone on the dance floor until the wee hours. Guests can strike a pose in the photo booth, will enjoy an open bar and will receive a glass of bubbly and noisemakers for the champagne toast at midnight. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com./toast-by-the-coast.

Students & Teachers to Ride For Free on All PSTA Buses

This week, the Pinellas County School Board approved a partnership with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to bring free PSTA bus rides to all students and staff beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The PSTA Board approved the agreement last week.

The opportunity is provided by the Universal Pass or UPASS, an agreement between the school district and the PSTA. Pinellas County Schools (PCS) students and staff will be able to ride free by showing their student or staff ID to the PTSA driver.

Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/students-teachers-ride-free.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The December Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
St. Pete Beach will ring in 2022 with a fireworks show at 8pm from Upham Beach. Click here to learn more.
St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory’s Nutcracker is this weekend December 17-19th. Get your tickets now at https://stpeteballetconservatory.com/.
From December-February, 2022, Sacino’s will help people out of work take a step closer to acing their next job interview. If a Pinellas County resident is unemployed, and needs an outfit cleaned for an interview, Sacino’s will clean the suit or dress for free. Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Winter Beach at St. Pete Pier- Now through January 17th INFO
Holiday Lights in the Gardens- November 26- December 31 INFO
St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory’s Nutcracker- December 17-19 TICKETS
Holiday Sparkle- December 16, 18 & 19 TICKETS
2022 Don Cesar Beach Polo Classic- January 8-9 TICKETS
St. Pete Beach Classic- January 15-16 INFO

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.
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.
We just got the save the date for this year’s Boca Ciega Yacht Club 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade on December 11th. Click here to learn more.
Registration is now open for the City of South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Friday, December 3rd. Click here to learn more.
The Town of Indian Shores is accepting non-perishable food items for the Beach Community Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped at Town Hall in the box on 3rd floor. Info
Holiday Lights in the Gardens at the Florida Botanical Gardens is happening now! Click here to learn more about this annual holiday event.
Give the gift that fits ALL this holiday season at RumFish Grill! Now through December 31th, 2021 when you buy a $100 RumFish Grill Gift Card you with receive a $20 Bonus Card! Bonus cards are valid from January 1 through March 1, 2022. For information, reservations & more visit RumFishGrill.com
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. Christmas in the Wild is a limited capacity event. Get your tickets at https://zootampa.org/christmas-in-the-wild/.
The St. Pete Beach Freebee Transportation Service has now expanded to cover to 75th Avenue south through Pass-a-Grille. See full coverage map and details on SPB’s Public Transportation program HERE.
Save the Date! The 9th Annual Localtopia in St. Petersburg will be February 12th, 2022!
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.