Celebrate Mojito Day on July 11th at Doc Ford’s
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is celebrating National Mojito Day in July by giving away $100 restaurant gift cards, swag and free signature mojito glasses. The mojito madness begins Friday, July 5, and continues through National Mojito Day on Thursday, July 11. The weeklong celebration includes a chance to win each restaurant’s grand prize – a $100 gift card, shirt and mojito jars – by guessing the number of miniature clay key lime slices filling a gallon mojito glass. Customers visiting Doc Ford’s four locations can simply scan the restaurant’s unique QR code and enter their estimation. Winners will be notified via social media July 12.
Back to School Supply Drive St. Pete Beach
The City of St. Pete Beach is hosting a school supply drive this summer from June 1-July 27th. You can help local school-age children by donating the following preferred school supplies: backpacks, pencils, pens, paper, headphones, binders, highlighters. crayons, glue, notebooks, and rulers.Supply donations can be dropped off at the St. Pete Beach Library and/or St. Pete Beach Fire Station 23 during business hours.
Click here to sign up for the City of St. Pete Beach’s emails.
Ultimate Guide to Moving Closer to Your Kids
Moving closer to your children as an empty nester may seem overwhelming at first, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. As you prepare for this big step, it’s important to do your research and plan accordingly. By relocating, you’ll have the opportunity to build stronger relationships with your adult children and their families, and to be more involved in their lives. Liza Gonzalez shares ways to ease the transition when moving to be closer to adult children in an online Paradise News exclusive at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/elder-corps/.
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:
- The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Local environmental organizations and city governments have community cleanups planned for after the 4th of July. See our growing lists of cleanups at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/4th-cleanups/
- 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.
- 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:
- The 4th at St. Pete Pier- July 4 INFO
- St. Pete Pier Run the 4th- July 4 INFO
- Largo 4th of July Celebration- July 4 INFO
- City of St. Pete Beach 4th of July Celebration- July 4 INFO
- Pass-a-Grille & Vina Del Mar 4th of July Golf Cart Parade- July 4 INFO
- Fourth of July at Innisbrook Resort- July 4–5 INFO
- Guflport’s First Friday Art Walk- July 5 INFO
- Suncoast Ladies Fishing Tournament- July 11-13 INFO
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Art & Craft Festival- July 13-14 INFO
- TradeWinds Eco Team’s Monthly Beach Cleanup with KPB- July 13 INFO
- An Evening of Fruits & Florals Mixology at The Dali- July 15 TICKETS
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/.
- 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/.
- 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/.
- 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.
