Weekly Tidbits June 6, 2024

NEW TIDBITS:

• The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• 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.
• 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/.
• 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
• Tampa Bay Watch Tarpon Rodeo- June 7 INFO
• Guflport’s First Friday Art Walk- June 7 INFO
• Free Saturday at The Plant Museum- June 8 INFO
• World Oceans Day- June 8
• Skyway Marina District Summer Bash- June 8 INFO
• Tampa Bay Rays PRIDE Game- June 8 TICKETS
• TradeWinds Eco Team’s Monthly Beach Cleanup with KPB- June 8 INFO
• 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/.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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