Pinellas County Tidbits & Local News November 5th

Support Wreaths Across America this Veteran’s Day.
Learn how you can sponsor a wreath here.
CLICK HERE to read Steve Traiman’s article about Wreaths Across America from 2018.

From Chaos to Order Opens at MFA

From Chaos to Order opens this Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg. From Chaos to Order is the first major museum exhibition of Greek Geometric art in the United States in more than 25 years. This rare collection of Geometric objects highlight the aesthetics and design mastery of ancient Greek artists over two crucial centuries (900–700 B.C.). The exhibition also features a groundbreaking catalogue written by Dr. Michael Bennett, MFA senior curator of early western art. Click here to learn more.

2021 SPB Parking Permits Now Available

Beginning Monday, November 2nd, 2020, 2021 parking permits for residents of St. Pete Beach will be available for purchase.  The parking permits will be sold online or by appointment only. Appointments are available M-F 8:30am-1pm & 2-3:30pm. Schedule yours at  www.stpetebeach.org.


NEW TIDBITS:

  • The NOVEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here
  • CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
  • The Imagine Museum offers freebies & discounts every  weekend! Check them out here.
  • The City of Madeira Beach announced their 54th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade will be Saturday, December 12th. More information will come soon. CLICK HERE
  • The 35th Annual Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. CLICK HERE
  • The 35th Annual BCYC Gulfport Christmas Boat Parade is set for Saturday, December 12th at 7pm. The entry fee is two (or more) new unwrapped children’s presents OR a check made out to “Operation Santa,” the City of Gulfport’s annual toy drive. Learn more here.
  • You can donate toys for Toys to Tots at Fire Station 23 at 7301 Gulf Blvd, in St. Pete Beach now through December 15th.
  • Series tickets to St. Petersburg Opera’s Artist Recital Series Concerts now include access to ALL 8 virtual recitals now through available through Dec 31st. Info

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • TBT Festival of Reading- Nov 12-14 INFO
  • Creative Loafing’s Burger Week- Nov 15-25 INFO
  • Coffee Pot Turkey Trot 5K Virtual Race- Nov 19-30 INFO
  • exTRAVELganza!- November 20th GET TICKETS
  • Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire- November 21st INFO

REMINDERS

  • The NOVEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here
  • Place your HOLIDAY & 2021 ads in Paradise News NOW! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your Fall and Holiday ads in Paradise News in Print. 
  • See what’s biting with Hubbards Marina Fishing Reports here.
  • Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
  • REMINDER: Get your flu shot! See how you can get a free flu shot in Pinellas County this October here.
  • Are you getting St. Petersburg Museum of History’s St. Pete in a Snap emails? St. Pete in a Snap: Stories of Our Past is a digital peek at the Museum of History and the countless stories that make up our unique community. Sign up here.
  • If you are a Gulfport resident and could use a little help, the Gulfport Police Department is now accepting applications for Christmas assistance through December 18, 2020. Info
  • The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce is collecting donations for Miracle by the Bay Holiday Food Drive. Donations can be dropped off to the Chamber office Monday-Friday from 10am – 2pm through November 19th. Info


The St. Pete Beach city commission approved a $1,000 award to the best holiday decorated neighborhood/condo association in the city. Get your stringed lights out, garland, wreaths and all the cheer to help us create a winter wonderland throughout the city. More information to come.

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