Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has launched a one-stop shop for great deals – only for locals – at StillShiningDeals.com!
Holiday shoppers looking for deals can get a head start with more than 35 offers from local vendors and plan their next weekend getaway. Get away to the beach with your holiday visitors… Or maybe take a break from your holiday visitors with a trip to the beach!
Light Up Gulfport on November 30
Support local businesses while you shop, dine, sip and play during “Light Up Gulfport” on Saturday, November 30th.Enjoy Gulfport’s Festival of Lights as we light up Gulfport along Beach Boulevard. The businesses along Beach Boulevard will light up with the sparkle of holiday lights at 6pm.
“All of the Beach and Shore Boulevard owners want to bring fun, laughter and holiday cheer back to the downtown area. Bring your friends and family and start celebrating early. Get to know your local businesses and meet new friends during Light Up Gulfport,” said Paige Acree, owner of The Wine House and Gulfport Brewery + Eatery.
Donate Toys for Tots at St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue
As the holiday season begins to draw near, St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue has teamed up again with the Toys for Tots team to help make Christmas wishes come true for needy children. They work very hard to make Toys for Tots a success, but could never do it without the help of our generous community members and business leaders.
The gift of a shiny new toy – something that most children take for granted – means to a needy child that someone cares, that he/she hasn’t been forgotten, that Christmas hasn’t passed him/her by.
Drop off location: Fire Station 23 (7301 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach)
Toys can be dropped off until Dec 16. Contact SPB Fire Rescue for more information.
Get Your Local Business Noticed in Paradise News!
Fall in love with Paradise News this snowbird season! Reach more locals and visitors in print or online by placing your ad or advertorial in the December issue of Paradise NEWS- read by 100,000 locals and visitors online and in print. Book your ad or advertorial now for 2024/2025 for our best rates and placement. Deadline for ads & advertorials in our DECEMBER HOLIDAY issue is November 10th. To place your ad, contact PETER ROOS by email at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com or call 727.363.6888!
NEW TIDBITS:
- The November Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Paradise News will print & distribute 30,000 copies monthly this winter, mailing 20,000 to some of the most affected homeowners & businesses In the Tampa Bay Area. Email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com about placing an ad in Paradise News this November. Learn more about the benefits of placing an ad in Paradise News in print or online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/reach-pinellas-county-locals-this-november/.
- More than 350 local makers and small businesses are coming together at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Dr NE) on Thanksgiving Weekend for LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival. The 2-day extravaganza celebrates local businesses, local arts, local tastes, local music, and the local vibe that makes Tampa Bay such a special place. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/shopapalooza-is-a-go/.
- Based on the direction from the City Commission, The City of St. Pete Beach has authorized an immediate waiver on 100% of the fees for storm-related work permits. This applies to both residential and commercial permits. Permit fee waivers began on Wednesday November 6th, 2024, and are retroactive to October 1st, 2024. The waivers will last through Tuesday January 14, 2025. At that time, the City Commission will meet and evaluate the possibility of extending the waiver. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-permit-waiver/.
- Property values and tax bills for the 2024 tax year are based on values as of January 1, 2024. While 2024 tax bills will not be reduced, residential property owners are eligible for a partial property tax refund due to damage associated with a catastrophic event if certain conditions are met. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.
- 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:
- Arts Annual 2024 Exhibit by Creative Pinellas- November 9- January 4 INFO
- Festival of Trees- November 23 INFO
- Tampa Bay Holiday Market at The Coliseum- November 23 INFO
- St. Pete Opera presents Pinocchio- November 23-24 TICKETS
- Bert’s St. Pete Bikefest- November 21-24 INFO
- Holiday Lights in the Garden- November 29th, 2024- January 4, 2025 INFO
- St. Petersburg 96th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting- November 30 INFO
- SHOPAPALOOZA- November 30- December 1 INFO
- 33rd Annual Tarpon Springs Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival- November 30-December 1 INFO
- St. Petersburg Holiday Lights & Displays- November 30- January 1 INFO
- Annual Tarpon Springs Holiday Boat Parade- December 6 INFO
- Downtown St. Petersburg Christmas Lighted Boat Parade- December 7 INFO
- Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Home Games- December 16 TICKETS
FIND EVENT MORE FALL EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/fall-2024/.
REMINDERS
- The November 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.
- Explore more than 50 deals and discounts with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater’s new FREE FunShine Savings Passport, featuring museums, attractions, tours, local restaurants and shops. Click here to learn more.
- Learn more about boating safety and how you can take a course in Pinellas County at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/safe-boating/.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Pinellas County news by signing up for their new monthly newsletter- The Wave. From beach restoration to countywide road construction, The Wave will the most important news from Pinellas County Government to your inbox each month. Sign up now at https://pinellas.gov/the-wave.
- 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.
