Weekly Tidbits June 13, 2024

Learn more about preparing for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/hurricane.

UPDATED Safe Boating Class Information

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78 12-week Safe Boating Program is no longer offered at the Warren Webster Building on 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way. The 12-week Safe Boating Program, which you can join at any point in the cycle, is now held every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM out of the eFlotilla 78 Station at 299 Boca Ciega Dr., Madeira Beach FL 33708 at a cost of $70.00 per person.This comprehensive course provided by the SCG Auxiliary Flotilla 8 covers everything from basic seamanship to handling emergencies and using marine radios.

Learn more about safe boating courses and practices in Pinellas County at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/safe-boating/.

St. Pete Pier 4th of July Celebration

Join the St. Pete Pier for their 4th annual “The Fourth” Independence Day Celebration at St. Pete Pier. The traditional Fourth of July fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Pete is scheduled for Thursday, July 4th, at 9 pm and will be visible from the entire Downtown waterfront. Free event. Learn more at https://stpetepier.org/event/the-fourth-st-pete-pier/.

After The Fourth Cleanup at Indian Shores

Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the Town of Indian Shores presents the Great American Cleanup on Saturday, July 6, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Event will start at Town Hall. Help them cleanup our beaches! This cleanup is designed to help us ensure our communities looks beautiful after the 4th of July celebrations.

Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-the-fourth-cleanup-indian-shores-beach-tickets-918782462077

NEW TIDBITS:

The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
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/.
In conjunction with their current special exhibition, Dalí’s Floral Fantasies, The Dali is hosting a mixology event where attendees can explore the magic of infusion during a unique cocktail experience. Get tickets to their Evening of Fruits & Florals Mixology at The Dali on July 15th at https://thedali.org/event/an-evening-of-fruits-florals-mixology/.
In collaboration with The Woodson African American Museum, the Kiwanis of Gulfport are proud to present Gulfport’s 4th annual Celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday 15th! Click here to learn more about this local event.
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:

St. Pete PRIDE- Month of June INFO
freeFall Theatre presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown– June 6-16 TICKETS
Gulfport Community Players presents and Baby Makes Seven- June 6-16 TICKETS
American Stage Presents Hedwig & the Angry Inch at Jannus- June 13-16 INFO
Gulfport’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration- June 15 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 lace up your running shoes and join us for the Madeira Beach Sunset 5K on Friday, June 28th 6:30pm. For just $35, you can register for this exciting race and experience the breathtaking beauty of the sunset along the sandy shores. As an added bonus, each participant will receive a Sunset 5K Beach Towel, making it a perfect keepsake to remember this memorable event. Register online now at https://bit.ly/2024-sunset-5k.
Caladesi Island State Park, in Dunedin, Fla. has been named in the Top 10 Beaches List of 2024 by Dr. Beach! Dr. Stephen Leatherman, renowned for his expertise in beach evaluations, has recognized this stunning location as one of the top beaches in the United States. Learn more about this local beach at www.drbeach.org/#/caladesiislandstatepark/.
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!
If it’s June, it’s time for Pride! It’s celebrated all month and all around St. Petersburg, with events designed to satisfy every preference and gender. A number of this year’s events are free; should you attend any of those, please think about making a donation to help St. Pride continue to keep its events accessible to the LGBTQIA+ community. Look for our 2024 PRIDE events listing in our June/July issue or online at www.paradisenewsfl.com/pride-2024-events/.
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/.
Dennis Merritt Jones was guided to write When Fear Speaks…Listen to examine these questions and to introduce the idea that Fear may be an ally appearing at the exact right time with the gift of information we need—not just to survive but thrive. Learn more and find a link to buy the book at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/when-fear-speaks/.
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.
Outdoor activities and spending time in nature are a great way to stay active and enjoy the greenery around us, with the added benefit of a greater emotional well-being. With so many proven ways to enhance mental health, there has never been a better time to enjoy the endless list of nature-focused activities that residents and visitors will find in the St. Pete-Clearwater area. See ideas for nature lovers at paradisenewsfl.com/nature-lovers-paradise/.
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.