Weekly Tidbits- May 20, 2021

CLICK HERE to learn how you can help Pinellas County Emergency Management provide hurricane / hygiene kits for our more vulnerable populations in Pinellas County.

Pop Up Vaccination Sites Coming to Clearwater & St. Pete Beach

In an effort to make COVID-19 vaccines more accessible to frontline hospitality workers, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (VSPC), Pinellas County Department of Health and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association have teamed up with local hotels for pop-up vaccination sites offering free Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The first effort will take place in Clearwater Beach today, Thursday, May 20 from 8 am – 5 pm at four different hotels (See flyer). Vaccines are available while supplies last on a first come, first serve basis. The second pop-up vaccination initiative will take place next Tuesday, May 25 at St. Pete Beach/St. Pete hotels, including The Don CeSar, Sirata Beach Resort, TradeWinds Island Grand and The Vinoy.

FDOT Seeks Public Input

The Florida Department of Transportation is asking the Community to participate in the process and cast their vote for their favorite “sail” design that best exemplifies Tampa Bay.

The sails will be located along the four scenic overlooks on the new bridge. Voting will begin May 17^th and run through May 31^st and includes two options: the “Marconi Sail” and the “Schooner Sail.” Both designs are nautically inspired by the surrounding waters of Tampa Bay. The community can cast their vote at www.TampaBayNext.com. Click here to learn more.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.
Geckofest returns this August! Learn more about this Gulfport favorite local event here.
As a Blue Star Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete is showing their appreciation to military families by offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, starting this Saturday, May 15 through Labor Day, Sept. 6. Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Movies in the Park: Two Weeks Notice- May 20 TICKETS
Gulfport Historical Society Welcome Back Porch Party- May 21 INFO
Mad Beach Throwdown Car Show- May 22 INFO
A Starry Night at the Dali- May 23 TICKETS
St. Pete PrideFest 2021- Month of June SCHEDULE
Swim Mad Beach (Speedo Salt Series)- June 13 INFO
Pagliacci at the Palladium- June 13, 15, 18, 20 TICKETS

REMINDERS

The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach customers this summer with our 2 month ads 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.
Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
Save the date! The St. Petersburg Museum of History’s 45th Annual Cocktails on the Courts will be Saturday, October 16th 7-10PM at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. Tickets on sale soon.
Submit your Florida tourism photos to the St. Petersburg Museum of History to help celebrate Florida’s rich tourism history! The kitschier, the better. Submit yours to their archives, and they will send you a special free ticket offer. SUBMIT
There is a new Ordinance relating to FEMA’s 50% Rule governing the substantial improvement / substantial damage of buildings. See answers to FAQ’s HERE.
Registration is now open for The Dali’s Jr. Docent Summer Camps. Learn more & register at http://thedali.org/programs/camp/.
Registration is now open for ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s summer camps. Click here to register.
Registration is now open for the Museum of Fine Arts’ 2021 in-person summer camps! Three week-long camps will encourage young minds to explore art, science, and more. CLICK HERE to learn more.
The town of Indian Shores wants to remind visitors that dogs are not allowed on Indian Shores or Redington Shores beaches. INFO
Preserve the ‘Burgs MOVIES IN THE PARK is back this May with My Cousin Vinny showing on May 6th and Two Weeks Notice on May 20th. Learn more about how you can get a ticket to this favorite local event now at https://preservetheburg.org.
The City of Madeira Beach will be celebrating 75 years in 2022! Help them decide how they will celebrate at https://madeirabeachfl.gov/75th-anniversary-celebration/.
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.
The City of St. Pete Beach shared a friendly reminder this week that individuals who take their dog(s) on the beach, one may be fined $118 per City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances.
MOTE’s 35th Annual Run for the Turtles is virtual this year. Registration is available now through June 30th. Click here to register.