Weekly Tidbits February 4, 2021

**HELP Pick a NEW PInellas Trail Logo!**

*The two prototypes above are offered to get the conversation going. Trail users are encouraged to contribute their own ideas.*

Pinellas County has launched an online survey seeking public input on a new logo for the Pinellas Trail. The survey will be open through Tuesday, Feb. 9. All trail users are encouraged to participate and offer suggestions.

The new survey follows a Trail Visioning survey that was conducted in commemoration of the Pinellas Trail’s 30^th anniversary. That survey sought input that will help guide trail development and enhancements for the next 30 years. It received more than 2,000 responses.

To learn more about the Pinellas Trail, visit. www.PinellasCounty.org/trailgd.

Publix Covid-19 Vaccine Registration

Publix Super Markets announce that some Publix pharmacies in Pinellas County will begin offering vaccine appointments. Registration will be open on Friday, February 5, starting at 7:00 a.m. Appointments can only be made at the Publix Vaccine Site at https://www.publix.com/covidvaccine. All patients will be required to show proof of Florida residency. Appointments made during registration on Friday will be scheduled for Monday (2/8) through Thursday (2/11). CLICK HERE to learn more.

Mardi Gras Fundraiser for St. John Vianney Catholic School

St. John Vianney Catholic School is doing a Drive-Thru Mardi Gras fundraiser with Bayou Catering next Friday, February 12th 5-7pm. Every $100 donation gets each contributor two Bayou Catering carry-out meals brought to your car along with a Mardi Gras Gift Bag and a chance to win cash prizes including a $10,000 grand prize. Sounds like a fun way to help support our local private school. Learn more on Facebook here.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
Preserve the ‘Burg has a NEW president. CLICK HERE to learn more about their new president- Harry Heuman.
Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
The City of St. Pete Beach wants to hear from you regarding Fireworks in St. Pete Beach. Please participate in their survey HERE.
The next St. Petersburg Museum of History Happy Hour with the Historian will be Thursday, February 11th at 6:30pm. The program will feature Ret. Lt. Col. Robert Kirchubel discussing Florida During World War II. CLICK HERE to learn more & register for the ZOOM webinar.
The Gabber Newspaper and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce will jointly host the Gulfport Candidate Debates in the Catherine A. Hickman Theater on Thursday, February 11th 6-8pm. Click here to learn more including how to join in on Zoom.
Wanting to find the perfect #buylocal Valentine’s Day gift? LocalShops1.com has curated a great list of local Valentine’s Day gifts you can buy online. Check it out at https://buylocaltampabay.com/.
The Gulfport Fine Arts Festival comes to Gulfport Veteran’s Park on February 13th & 14th! CLICK HERE to learn more about this Valentine’s weekend event.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

7th Annual Glass Coast Weekend- February 4-6 TICKETS
First Friday Art Market at Creative Clay- February 5 INFO
Gulfport First Friday Art Walk- February 5 INFO
2021 So Classic Car Show- February 6 INFO
Victorian Valentines at the Plant Museum- February 6 INFO
Gulfport Candidates Debate- February 11 INFO
St. Pete 2nd Saturday Art Walk- February 13 INFO
9th Annual VETsports Beach Volleyball Gulfport Open- February 13-14 INFO
Gulfport Fine Arts Festival- February 13-14 INFO
Adopt the Purr-fect Pair at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter- February 14 INFO
VALENTINE’S DAY- Sunday, February 14th
LOCALTOPIA- February 20 INFO

REMINDERS

The January Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Start 2021 with new customers by placing an ad in Paradise News! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your Fall and Holiday ads in Paradise News in Print.
Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
REMINDER: Get your flu shot!
The City of St. Pete Beach is migrating their eNews program to a new notification system this January. Be sure to sign up to stay connected at https://stpetebeach.regroup.com/signup.
Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
Applications are now being accepted for the Oceanography Camp for Girls– a free, 3-week summer camp meant for girls exiting 8th grade, living in Pinellas County. Camp dates June 14-July 1. Applications due March 31st! Learn more at https://www.marine.usf.edu/girlscamp/.
Clothes to Kids inventory is low. They especially need elementary/youth girls tops, pants and shorts sizes S, M, L and XL for youth in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Click here to learn more.
Mark your calendars for Tampa Bay Watch’s annual An Afternoon Wedding Stroll on Sunday, May 16th. Learn more at https://tampabaywatch.org/event-calendar/.
Adopt the Purr-fest Pair at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter this Valentine’s Day! Learn more about this local event at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/.
This month’s Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete’s virtual book club will be Thursday, February 11th. Their February selection features poems by writers who turned to paintings for their inspiration, as well as paintings by artists who based their works on poems. Free. Click here for more info.