Weekly Tidbits July 25, 2024

NEW TIDBITS:

• The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
•  The Saturday Morning Shoppe and Live Love St Pete are teaming up again this August for a “Back to School” event on Saturday, August 3rd at Tropicana Field  (Lot 1).  Over one thousand backpacks with school supplies will be given out to local elementary school students from 4 to 8pm.  And this year, Live Love St Pete will also be providing 1000 free uniforms to kids who need them.  This is a free event that is open to the public. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/live-love-st-pete-adds-free-uniforms/.
• The City of St. Pete Beach welcomed Frances Robustelli as its new City Manager this July. Having led cities throughout California for the past decade, City  Manager Robustelli returns to her home state of Florida to serve as the city’s top leader. Click here for the full message.
• Known for bigger than life gourmet burgers and their Gulf Boulevard location in St. Pete Beach, Boulevard Burgers & Tap House is a family-friendly local restaurant. On Wednesdays, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Boulevard Burgers & Tap House is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. See more of their specials at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/kids-boulevard-burgers/.
• Last week, Tampa Bay Watch and the City of St. Petersburg took a giant step forward in the Maximo Park Living Shoreline Project. Over three exciting days, 120 passionate volunteers installed 602 oyster reef balls and 17 tons of shell, creating nearly 8,000 square feet of living shoreline. This significant effort aims to boost coastal resilience, protect cultural treasures, and enhance water quality—proving that together, we can make a difference!
• Click here to sign up to be a part of the action in August!
• Gulfport’s July First Friday Art Walk & 3rd Saturday IndieFaire will be merging to one Extended-Day Event on Saturday, July 20th. Learn more about this mega event at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/.
• Let us know what you are thinking about what is happening on our local beaches and St. Petersburg by submitting a Letter to the Editor at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/letter/. Letters will be considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Paradise News.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Guflport’s First Friday Art Walk- August 2 INFO
• UB40, English Beat & Maxi Priest at Baycare Sound- August 8 INFO
• SLASH S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival at BayCare Sound with Special Guests- August 10 INFO
• TradeWinds Eco Team’s Monthly Beach Cleanup with KPB- August 10 INFO
• FWCOS Annual Orchid Auction- August 17 INFO
• Gulfport’s Third Saturday IndieFaire- August 17 INFO
• Tarpon Springs Hippie Fest- August 17 INFO
• 10th Anniversary Monte Carlo Casino Night- August 24 TICKETS
• 13th Annual Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest- August 24 INFO
• DFAC’s Wearable Art Fashion Show- August 24 INFO
• Madeira Beach Burger Week- August 24-30 INFO
• GECKOFEST- August 31 INFO

FIND EVENT MORE SUMMER EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/summer-2024/.

REMINDERS

• The June/July 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.
• Learn more about boating safety and how you can take a course in Pinellas County at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/safe-boating/.
• Get ready to indulge in a culinary extravaganza like no other at the SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival! This spectacular event is a feast for the senses, featuring top-notch cuisine, exquisite wines, flavorful craft beers, and luxurious spirits. Mark your calendars for a weekend of delectable delights on Saturday, November 2nd, and Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Get tickets now at https://bit.ly/3W8t9fJ.
• LocalShops1 is in the process of booking entertainment to perform at the annual community festival that will take place on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 from 10 am to 5 pm at Vinoy Park.  Entertainment groups and performers who are interested need to be based in the Tampa Bay area and family-friendly. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/shopapalooza-2024-performers/.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Pinellas County news by signing up for their new monthly newsletter- The Wave. From beach restoration to countywide road construction, The Wave will the most important news from Pinellas County Government to your inbox each month. Sign up now at https://pinellas.gov/the-wave.
• Fertilizer restrictions are now in effect for Pinellas County. No nitrogen or phosphorous may be applied to turfgrass or landscape from June 1 to September 30. Learn more at https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/.
• Caddy’s Indian Shores and Madeira Beach are NOW open on Saturdays and Sundays 9AM-11AM for a breakfast experience like no other! Learn more about this favorite local restaurant with 5 locations at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/caddys/.
• Earlier this year, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater asked locals and visitors alike to vote for their absolute favs in 35 fun categories and they came through. Earlier this May, they announced their 2024 winners for “Best of St. Pete-Clearwater”! From “best beach” to “best restaurant” and “best rooftop bar” to “best dog hang-out,” they have got all the details to help make your Florida vacation tops in every way. Click to see 2024’s ‘Best of’ Winners!
• Please plan ahead to help make your travel easy as PIE! Summer is a very busy time of the year, so please be patient and follow some easy travel tips. See St. Pete/Clearwater Airport’s (PIE) summer travel tips at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/summer-travel-tips-2/.
• Join the St. Pete Beach Dune Savers Friday mornings this spring to help preserve local sand dunes. Volunteers are welcome to join to help every Friday 8:30-9:30AM. Locations vary by week. Volunteers will also about native species and how you can help preserve our precious dunes by removing invasive plants. For more information email Deb Rothenburger at d2bvr@aol.comm or Ayako Ruckdeschel at aruckdeschel@stpetebeach.org.
• The Madeira beach social club is an active senior group located in Madeira Beach, Florida. Their club provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors to socialize, participate in various activities, and build lasting friendships within our community. Click here to learn more.
• 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.

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