Influencer and accessibility advocate Amanda Steijlen shows us around St. Petersburg and the beaches.
Find more videos like this on Visit St. Pete/Clearwater’s YouTube channel @VisitStPeteClearwater.
FEROCIOUS FUN opens January 13th at ZooTampa
Come face to face with some of our planet’s fiercest predators of the past! Learn more about the amazing creatures that roamed the earth long ago and how they relate to the species of this century. This limited-time event at ZooTampa will surely be one you won’t want to miss! Zoo members can be the first to experience BIG fun on Friday, January 12 for members-only preview day. Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14 will have member-only hours for the event from 9:30 AM till 12:00 PM.
Register now for the FINAL St. Pete Beach Classic
Start your new year in St. Pete Beach at the 20th Annual and final Run St. Pete Beach Classic! They will be running their last races January 13-14th. Join the St. Pete Beach Classic crew for a uniquely exclusive race to finish off the St Pete Beach Classic in style!This will be a very exclusive event with only a set number of runners allowed to join. Register online now at https://bit.ly/spb-classic to secure your spot.
MULCH YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE!
Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree? Many cities in Pinellas County Government offer free curbside Christmas tree pickup or you can drop your stripped tree off at Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex to be turned into mulch at $3.00 per load for up to 5 Christmas trees per load.
Check to see if you city offers curbside pick and how you can dispose of your tree using Pinellas County’s “Where does it go? search” tool at https://bit.ly/mulch-your-tree.
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 January Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Tampa Bay’s wildest night returns Saturday, April 6th! Join ZooTampa for an ALL-INCLUSIVE night filled with up-close wildlife, endless food, unlimited drinks, live music, games, and more at their annual ZooBrews events! Click here to save now with early bird pricing.
- Join MOTE for their Monday Lecture Series in 2024! Every January, Mote hosts a science lecture series, now known as Mote-ivational Mondays, featuring Mote scientists who share their world-class research on Monday evenings. Each lecture takes place from 6 –7:30 p.m. in the Wave Center on the main aquarium campus (doors open at 5 p.m. for a pre-lecture reception) and includes a live presentation and a Q&A session. Lectures are also live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
- Check out MFA’s 2024 Winter-Spring programming lineup and mark your calendars for these engaging events! The MFA has a dynamic line-up of speakers for this upcoming Winter-Spring programming season. Click the button below to explore and register for January-March programs. You don’t want to miss it! MFA Members get great discounts on programs at the MFA! Not a member? Join today and enjoy all the benefits of an MFA membership all year long. CLICK HERE to see their winter-spring programming lineup.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Gaspar the Musical- January 4-7 TICKETS
- Corey Avenue Art Festival- January 6-7 INFO
- Sunshine Comedy Festival- January 11-14, 2024 TICKETS
- Alex Harris, An Evening of Soul Live at The Palladium- January 13 TICKETS
- St. Pete Bacon & BBQ Fest- January 13 INFO
- St. Pete Beach Classic- January 13-14 REGISTER
- 20th Annual Writers in Paradise- January 13-20 INFO
- Kick off of Gulfport Citizens Police Academy- January 18 APPLY NOW
- St. Pete Power & Sailboat Show- January 18-21 TICKETS
- Johns Pass Seafood Festival- January 19-21- INFO
- Gasparilla Children’s Parade- January 20 INFO
- 2024 Annual Art of Ikebana Exhibition “CURVES AND ANGLES”- January 20-21 INFO
- WWE Royal Rumble in St. Pete- January 27 TICKETS
- Gasparilla Invasion & Pirate Fest INFO
- Willie Nelson & Family at The Sound- February 10 TICKETS
- Monster JAM!- February 10-11 TICKETS
- ZooBrews at ZooTampa- April 6 EARLY BIRD PRICING 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.
- 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.
- 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. Learn more about becoming a sponsor at paradisenewsfl.com/paddy-fest-2024/.
- 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/.
- 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/.
- 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.
