Weekly Tidbits January 13th, 2022

The St. Pete Beach Classic returns to our shores this weekend!
Learn more about this loved premier local racing event now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2022-classic/.

Gulfport Community Players Present: Gilligan’s Island, The Musical

January 13 – 16 & January 20 – 23 | Monday – Friday, 8 p.m. | Saturday 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Sunday 2 p.m. at Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.

A family-friendly musical version of the ever-popular and iconic 60s TV show. It’s a fun, wacky, and entertaining musical with 19 original songs. Join Gilligan, the Skipper too, The Millionaire, and his wife, The Movie Star, The Professor, and Mary.

Purchase tickets at http://www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org/.


Place Your 2022 Ad in Paradise News Magazine

Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2022 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 January Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
  • The City of Madeira Beach is looking for historic photos to help commemorate their 75th Anniversary in 2022! Click here to see how you can submit your.
  • The 40th Annual Johns Pass Seafood Festival on January 20-23, 2022 needs volunteers. Click here to sign up.
  • MOTE Marine Lab’s 2022 Special Lecture Series will be in-person and virtual Mondays from January 10 through 31, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. $10 for members and $15 for non-members (in-person) and $5 for members and non-members (virtual). Prices are per ticket / per lecture. Click here to learn more or register.
  • BINGO! Join the Treasure Islettes at the Treasure Island Community Center, located behind Walgreens, Park/Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue, for their year round Thursday evening Bingo gamesEarly bird games begin at 6:30 pm and regular games at 7:30 pm.  These games are run by the Treasure Islettes and your participation benefits local scholarships. They have great snack bar, free coffee and cash prizes. For more information about the Bingo games please contact, Linda Hepp at 727-270-3178 or at lin.hepp@outlook.com

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • St. Pete Beer, Bacon & BBQ- January 15-16 TICKETS
  • St. Pete Beach Classic- January 15-16 INFO
  • Treasure Island Kite Festival- January 15-16 INFO
  • Johns Pass Seafood Festival- January 20-23 INFO
  • St. Pete Power & Sailboat Show- January 20-23 INFO
  • Gulfport Arbor Day Celebration- January 21 INFO
  • St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival- January 28-30 INFO
  • MONSTER JAM at Raymond James Stadium- February 5-6 TICKETS
  • LOCALTOPIA- February 12 INFO

REMINDERS

  • The January 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.
  • The City of St. Pete Beach announced 2022 parking permits are now available online. These new eco-friendly permits are electronic and registered through license plates. The cost of the permit remains $20. Annual boat ramp permits are available for $75. Guest permits are available through the portal. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-2022-parking-permits/.
  • 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.
  • 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.

January Issue


January Features

Artists & Writers in Paradise- Helen Hansen French

Meet Helen Hansen French, a St. Petersburg local & lauded dancer, teacher & choreographer.

Spirits

Steve Westphal takes over Island Grille & Raw Bar, New Year’s Eve, Valentine wines

Message from the Publishers

Wishing all Paradise NEWS readers another happy New Year in our little slice of Paradise!

Markets: Meet Ceci & Wolf of Vegan Sunshine

Vegan Sunshine is a permanent part of the Corey Avenue Sunday Market serving vegan, gluten free goods.

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