Weekly Tidbits March 28, 2024

NEW TIDBITS:

• The March Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• The City of St. Pete Beach is hosting their annual spring event on Saturday, March 30th 10am-12pm. The event will include their annual Underwater Egg Hunt ($5/child), LIVE APPEARANCE BY THE EASTER BUNNY, Free Seeds, Free Trees, Touch-a-Trucks and a Bounce House. Please note: this year for the underwater egg hunt; there will NOT be pre-registration.
• 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.
• Registration for the 2024 Madeira Beach Recreation Summer Camp is Now Open! Find their application online at https://madeirabeachfl.gov/summer-camp/.
• American Stage in the Park returns to Demen’s Landing this April with their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in the Park! Talking teapots and clocks, an emotionally-stunted beast, a determined princess – you know the story. CLICK HERE to get your tickets now and get ready to sing along!
• The Great American Grunt Hunt scheduled for last weekend has been rescheduled to this Saturday, March 30th! Due to the projected weather forecast this coming weekend, the 13th Annual Great American Grunt Hunt Fishing Tournament & Community Fish Fry has been moved to next weekend. The Captains Meeting will be held Thursday, March 28th at 7pm. The tournament & fish fry will be held March 30th. Learn more at https://bit.ly/49XK6O1.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Cirque du Soleil Bazaar at The Trop- Now through March 23 TICKETS
• Rays Spring Training Charlotte Sports Park- Now through March 23 TICKETS
• 2nd Annual Rockin’ Roller Rink on the St Pete Pier- March 8- April 14 INFO
• Great American Grunt Hunt- March 21 & 23 INFO
• Gulfport Community Players presents ‘The Viewing Room’- March 21-31 INFO
• South Pasadena ArtSpring- March 22-23 CALL FOR ARTISTS
• Gulfport’s Art in the Yard- March 23 INFO
• Sunset Beach Community Yard Sale- March 23 INFO
• MAACM’s Annual Gala- March 23 TICKETS
• Let’s Twist Again at Suntan Art Centre- March 23 INFO
• Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Island Festival- March 23 INFO
• Air Supply & Little River Band at The Sound- March 23 INFO
• Sunken Gardens Spring Plant Sale- March 24 INFO
• Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Home Opener- March 30 TICKETS
• Gulfport’s Fun in the Sun Egg Hunt & Festival- March 30 INFO\
• Tampa Bay Airfest- March 29-30 INFO
• Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival- March 29- April 14 INFO
• Gulf Beaches Rotary Easter Egg Hunt in Treasure Island- March 30 INFO
• St. Pete Beach Springfest & Underwater Egg Hunt- March 30 INFO
• St. Pete Jazz Festival- April 1-6 INFO
• American Stage presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast in the Park- April 3- May 5 TICKETS

FIND EVENT MORE SPRING EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spring-2024/.

REMINDERS

• The March 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.
• The City of Madeira Beach Founder’s Day is just around the corner on May 4th. Join the City of Madeira Beach for what Madeira does best, a Captain’s Party! The Greg Billings Band will be live on stage along with food trucks and fireworks! They are currently looking for sponsors (starting at $500). If interested, please call Mary Ann at 727-391-9951 x221. Click here for their event poster.
• The St. Petersburg Jazz Festival returns this spring! Mark your calendars for this annual music festival- April 1-6, 2024.  If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, check out their BE A SPONSOR LINK HERE. Learn more at https://www.stpetejazzfest.com/.
• Southwest Florida Water Management District is launching their Water 101 campaign, a program to educate residents & communities about how they can protect local water resources and save money. Learn more about the campaign at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/water-101/.
• Tickets are NOW ON SALE for Los Vinos de Dali on April 27th! Get yours at https://thedali.org/event/los-vinos-de-dali-2024/.
• Registration is now open for the Museum of Fine Arts Summer Camps. Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/summer-camps-at-the-mfa/.
• 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 Madeira Beach Fitness Center is now accessible to Madeira Beach residents. Learn more about how you can access the Fitness Center at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/madeira-beach-fitness-center/.
• 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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