Weekly Tidbits October 17, 2024

Hurricane Recovery Tidbits

Hurricane Recovery Useful Links & Phone Numbers in Pinellas County

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Keep Pinellas Beautiful Programs to Assist Hurricane Milton & Helene Recovery

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Sand Drop-off Location Now Open for All Pinellas County Residents

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Florida SBDC’s Pinellas Mobile Assistance Center Opens in St. Pete Beach to Assist Businesses with Critical Business Recovery Programs

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Expanded Disaster Recovery Center Now Open in Largo

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FEMA to Provide Assistance to Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene at the Gulfport Public Library

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NEW TIDBITS:

• The October Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• Great Explorations re-opens this weekend.
• The St. Petersburg Saturday Market returns this weekend.
• The Cross Bay Ferry restarts this weekend.
• Sunken Gardens St. Pete reopens this weekend.
• Tradewinds Island Resorts announced the will officially reopen for guests on October 24th.
• This October, in support of the Hurricane Helene relief efforts and communities in need, TBM is partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay to create donation drop-off centers at each market location from October 5th through October 27th, 2024. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2024-tbm-donation-drive/.
• 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:

• Fall Festival at DK Farms- September 30- October 31 INFO
• A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour- Wednesdays in October INFO
• St. Pete Beach October Concert Series- Fridays in October INFO
• Fearville at DK Farms- October 4-26 INFO
• Ghost Ship Royal Conquest- October 6-27 INFO

FIND EVENT MORE FALL EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/fall-2024/.

REMINDERS

• The October 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.
• Grab your PSL and a chunky blanket! Paradise News is jumping into Fall with our full list of upcoming fall events. Find our always growing list of upcoming local events at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/fall-2024/.’
• 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.
• Tickets are now on sale for St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Beers on the Pier craft tasting exPIERience on Saturday, October 26th at St. Pete Pier. Learn more including how to get tickets at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/beers-pier-2024/.
• Learn more about boating safety and how you can take a course in Pinellas County at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/safe-boating/.
• Get ready to indulge in a culinary extravaganza like no other at the SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival! This spectacular event is a feast for the senses, featuring top-notch cuisine, exquisite wines, flavorful craft beers, and luxurious spirits. Mark your calendars for a weekend of delectable delights on Saturday, November 2nd, and Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Get tickets now at https://bit.ly/3W8t9fJ.
• 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.
• Join the St. Pete Beach Dune Savers Friday mornings this spring to help preserve local sand dunes. Volunteers are welcome to join to help every Friday 8:30-9:30AM. Locations vary by week. Volunteers will also about native species and how you can help preserve our precious dunes by removing invasive plants. For more information email Deb Rothenburger at d2bvr@aol.comm or Ayako Ruckdeschel at aruckdeschel@stpetebeach.org.
• 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.

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