Weekly Tidbits March 23, 2023

The Florida SBDC at USF introduces The Crumb Factory of Pinellas County. The Florida SBDC at USF assists aspiring, emerging and existing business owners to grow their businesses through no-cost consulting, low-cost training, and market research and information. Check out more where The Florida SBDC at USF highlights local businesses on their YouTube channel here.

Hooters Celebrates 40th with CHICAGO concert

As a thank you to our customers for their support for 40 years, HOOTERS is bringing the legendary rock band Chicago to Clearwater for a good cause. HOOTERS, in conjunction with the City of Clearwater are holding a benefit concert for Breast Cancer Research. The Grammy award-winning group will be playing at The Sound at Coachman Park on October 7^th.

Proceeds from the Breast Cancer Research benefit concert will be donated to Moffitt Cancer Center and Morton Plant Mease Hospitals.

Tickest on sale now HERE. Learn more HERE.

Salty Sands Run set for Saturday, April 22nd

The Rotary Club of St Petersburg’s 2nd Annual Salty Sands Run/Walk at beautiful Fort Desoto Park is set for Saturday, April 22nd! The event will feature a 10k Run, 5K Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, so there is a distance for everyone.

Learn more at paradisenewsfl.com/event/salty-sands-run-walk/.

Place Your 2023 Ads in Paradise News

Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2023 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 March Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Join SHAPIRO’S Gallery as they celebrate 25 years in downtown St. Petersburg next Saturday, March 25th! Meet some of their gallery artists, experience special jewelry trunk shows and celebrate as Shapiro’s says thank you to the community. Learn more on their Facebook Event page HERE.
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 172 samples along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in 62 samples: 24 in and offshore of Pinellas County, three offshore of Hillsborough County, 17 in and offshore of Sarasota County. Click here to see if your favorite beach is affected.
Congratulations to Nikita Johnson & team on taking 3rd place Saturday in the USF 2000 and 1st place Sunday at this past weekend Grand Prix of St. Petersburg! Learn more about this Gulfport racer in our March issue or online at paradisenewsfl.com/nikita-johnson/.
Join Preserve the ‘Burg for their first-ever “Millionaires and Bootleggers” tour of Old Southeast on Saturday, April 1st! They will gather near the north end of Lassing Park for this special tour before setting off down the brick streets of this historic waterfront neighborhood. Reserve your spot now at https://bit.ly/billionaires-and-bootleggers.
Clothes To Kids is clothing more families this year than in previous years. Families in our community are experiencing homelessness and unforeseen difficult situations. School aged children are in need of clothes and shoes. Learn more at www.paradisenewsfl.com/ctk-spring-2023/.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Bay Area Renaissance Fest- Saturday & Sunday through April 2 TICKETS
Gulf Beaches Rotary Waterfront Spring Break Carnival- March 16-19 INFO
Rotary Runs the Beach- March 18 REGISTER
Preserve the Burg Lecture Series – March 22, April 25 REGISTER
Pinellas Ready-Set-Protect Hurricane Series- March 23, April 13, May 25 REGISTER (Registration Required)
World Circus Day with Deb Carson- April 3 INFO
St. Pete Beach Underwater Egg Hunt- April 8 INFO
Gardens by the Sea Tour- April 16 TICKETS
Creative Clay’s Spring for the Arts- April 21 TICKETS
Los Vinos de Dali- April 29 TICKETS

REMINDERS

The March Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2023 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.
Treasure Islettes Bingo every Thursday at 6:30PM at the Treasure Island Community Center. Come for an evening of great fun, food and friendly people – Jackpot $200 – $250! Free parking, free coffee and tea. Great snack bar. All proceeds go to charity and college scholarships. Doors open at 6 PM. Questions? Call 727-270-3178.
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.