Weekly Tidbits May 27, 2021

Over Memorial Day Weekend, let us remember those who courageously gave their lives. If you would like to do more, we suggest sponsoring a holiday wreath through Wreaths Across America at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Changes to St. Pete Beach Parking

From May 28th-May 31st the City of St. Pete Beach is rolling out flat-rate holiday parking of $15 a day. Holiday rates take affect the holiday weekend of Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day including Friday-Sunday and the observed holiday. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/spb-parking-changes/.

SWFWMD Prohibits Campfires

Due to extremely dry weather conditions and high wildfire danger, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is prohibiting campfires on all District campgrounds until further notice. The National Weather Service and the Florida Forest Service (FFS) indicate the Forecast Fire Danger Indices are in the high to very high category throughout the District’s 16-county service area. This means there is a high risk of a wildland fire starting and quickly spreading out of control. Once seasonal rains begin and the threat of wildfire subsides, the District will determine when it is safe to allow campfires to resume. For more information on District campgrounds, visit WaterMatters.org/Recreation.

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SKYWAY 20/21 is Now Open at MFA St. Pete

Skyway 20/21 is now open at the Museum of Fine Art St. Pete. The new exhibit is a collaborative exhibition among the MFA,The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Tampa Museum of Art, and the USF Contemporary Art Museum. For the exhibit, 15 artists have created works that celebrate the natural wonders of subtropical Florida, and explore the impact of natural and man-made threats to it.Click here to learn more.

Pass-a-Grille Temporary Building Moratorium

On April 27, 2021, the City of St Pete Beach adopted a temporary moratorium within the Pass-a-Grille (PAG) Overlay District. This District is located on the south end of the City from 1st Avenue to 32nd Avenue. The moratorium applies to residential construction projects located on the waterfront, that desire to use the PAG Overlay District standards. See more details HERE.

Learn more at https://www.ghdcoastalhomes.com/.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
CLICK HERE to signup for ALERT PINELLAS to get vital updates during hurricane season.
Contribute to this year’s Gecko BALL by taking their 15 second survey 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.
FDOT is asking the Community to participate in the process and cast their vote for their favorite “sail” design that best exemplifies Tampa Bay now through May 31^st at www.TampaBayNext.com. Click here to learn more.
CLICK HERE to learn how you can help Pinellas County Emergency Management provide hurricane / hygiene kits for our more vulnerable populations in Pinellas County.
Click here to register for MFA St. Pete’s upcoming virtual book club on June 8th.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Run for the Turtles 5K- Now through June 30 REGISTER
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
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.
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.