Weekly Tidbits November 30, 2023

NEW TIDBITS:

• CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
• The NOVEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• Join Gulfport Merchants Chamber at one of their upcoming volunteer opportunities- Shopapalooza, New Years Eve Gala, Art Walk and More! Sign up now at https://signup.com/group/402425716065.
• The 3rd Annual Run For the Beaches 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is set for Saturday, December 2nd at Thunderbird Beach Resort. Run for the Beaches benefits Treasure Island’s beaches dune restoration and the replenishment of sea oats washed away by Hurricane Idalia. Register now at https://runforthebeaches.raceroster.com/.
• The City of Madeira Beach and various businesses, community organizations and residents are combining efforts to help the Santa’s Angels Orgnization with their annual toy drive. Each year, foster children are adopted via Santa’s Angels and their wish list is fulfilled to help them have a Merry Christmas. This year, 30 children have been adopted and are listed below for shopping ease. Please make sure to mail or drop off the items at 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach 33708. Donate now at https://bit.ly/49JXsOF.
• Popular St. Pete Beach restaurant, Boulevard Burgers & Tap House, has partnered up with the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg to host a toy donation. The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg celebrates their 33rd Annual Neighbors to Neighbors Christmas Program to bring the spirit of Christmas to 400 families and more than 900 children. Drop off your donation of new, unopened toys for children ages 2-12 at Boulevard Burgers in St. Pete Beach during their hours of operation November 24th to December 10th. Click here to learn more.
• November is Manatee Awareness Month! Help support this majestic species when you book a Manatee Critical Care Center tour at ZooTampa! Follow the journey of one of our critical patients and learn from our expert animal care team what it takes to rescue, rehabilitate, and eventually release these majestic animals back to Florida waters. CLICK HERE to book your encounter.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• American Stage Presents Acts of Faith- November 21- December 17 TICKETS
• Victorian Christmas Stroll- November 24- December 23 INFO
• Christmas in the Wild at Zoo Tampa- November 24- December 30 TICKETS
• Enchant St. Pete- November 24- December 31 TICKETS
• Holiday Lights in the Garden- November 24- December 31 INFO
• RISE UP St. Pete Concert Series- December 1, 2, 8, 9 & 15 TICKETS.
• St. Pete Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade & Tree Lighting- December 1 INFO
• Johns Pass Tree Lighting & Jingle Bell Kids Fishing Tournament- December 2 INFO
• Honeymoon Island Blue Grass Festival- December 2 INFO
• Run for the Beaches- December 2 INFO
• Dunedin Youth Guild Holiday Tour of Homes- December 2 TICKETS
• Gulfport Holiday Tree Lighting- December 4
• Boley Centers Jingle Bell Run- December 8 REGISTER
• Pass-a-Grille Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 9
• 57th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
• Madeira Beach Merry Market- December 9 INFO
• Florida Botanical Gardens Gift & Plant Sale- December 9-10 INFO
• Johns Pass Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl- December 15 INFO
• SPMOH & Tampa Bay Watch Historic Boat Tour- December 16 TICKETS
• Gulfport Third Saturday Indie Faire: Holiday Edition- December 16 INFO
• Pass-a-Grille Christmas Golf Cart Parade- December 16
• Sunshine Comedy Festival- January 11-14, 2024 TICKETS

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.
• Madeira Beach’s annual Merry Beach Market on December 9th at ROC Park is seeing volunteers. Learn more at https://form.jotform.com/220514668298161.
• 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/.
• Season subscriptions are on sale now for St. Pete Opera’s 2023/24 season at https://stpeteopera.org/.
• Clothes To Kids inventory on shoes is extremely low.  Sadly, they are out of many sizes starting at children size 12 all the way up to adult size 13 girls, boys, juniors, and young men.  Clothes to Kids asks that go through your closets and donate gently used shoes or purchase a pair or two and donate to Clothes To Kids.  All children deserve to have shoes that fit them.  Learn more about Clothes to Kids & how you can donate at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/ctk-needs-shoes/
• 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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