Our October issue is now online! Find the tidbits from this issue now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tidbits-october-2021/.
October Red Tide Update
A patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists along Florida’s Gulf coast, where cells were detected in 122 samples over the past week. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 37 samples: two from Franklin County, one from offshore of Dixie County, six from and offshore of Pasco County, 14 from and offshore of Pinellas County, three from Manatee County, 10 from Sarasota County and one from offshore of Charlotte County. Additional details are provided below.
Check on the latest red tide conditions at MyFWC.com.
NHL Face-off Concert Comes to Downtown Tampa Oct 12th
The National Hockey League (NHL), in association with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, will open the 2021-22 season with the 2021 NHL Face-Off Concert featuring multi-platinum band All Time Lowand a special appearance by the Stanley Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in downtown Tampa before the Tampa Bay Lightning raise their third Stanley Cup championship banner inside AMALIE Arena.
Indian Shores Sunday Market Reopens November 7th
The Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market will re-open on Sunday, November 7 at 9 AM for the 2021-2022 Market Season. Hours for the Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market are Sundays from 9 AM-1 PM, weather permitting. The Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market is located on the grounds of the Town of Indian Shores Municipal Center at 19305 Gulf Boulevard. The Market hosts local Vendors who offer everything from gourmet foods to fine art. The Market is beach close, free of charge, and family-friendly. Leashed pets are welcome. For further information, or to apply as a Vendor, please visit www.TheBeachMarkets.com
NEW TIDBITS:
- CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
- The October Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Pete!
- Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Beaches returns October 4-10th! Local restaurants can still apply to participate online at https://www.tampabaybeaches.com/taste/.
- The 7th Annual SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival is only a week away (October 15-24, 2021)! See which artists will be adding new murals to our local communities now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2021-shine-artists/!
- Manatee Village Historical Park will be giving free, staff-led cemetery tours on October 9th and 23rd. Click here to learn more.
- Tickets are now on sale for An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel October 22, October 23 October 29 and October 30 at the Plant Museum in Tampa. Click here to learn more.
- Save the Date! The 9th Annual Localtopia in St. Petersburg will be February 12th, 2022!
- Registration is now open for the 39th Annual Jingle Bell Run on December 8th, 2021. Learn more at http://boleycenters.org/events/jingle-bell-run/.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- TBBCoC Taste of the Beaches- October 4-10th INFO
- Movies in the Park- October 7, 14, 21, 28 INFO
- German American Society Oktoberfest- October 8-9 INFO
- St. Pete Pier’s Pumpkin Patch- October 9-17 INFO
- Bucs Beach Bash at Tradewinds Island Resort- October 14-16th INFO
- Clearwater Jazz Holiday- October 14-17th TICKETS
- Sacred Lands Outdoor Concerter- October 15th INFO
- SHINE Mural Festival- October 15-24 INFO
- Cocktails on the Courts- October 16th INFO
- GeckoBall- October 23rd INFO
- 9th Annual Good Burger Awards at Jannus LIVE!- October 28th TICKETS
REMINDERS
- The October Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists this holiday season 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.
- Red tide is present in Pinellas County waters. Check the current red tide status at https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.
- Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
- Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
- Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free at Postcard Inn on the Beach. Offer is not valid to be combined with any other promo, discount, or group rate. Blackout dates apply. Rates are subject to taxes and resort fees. Click here to learn more.
- The City of St. Pete Beach is reminding residents about changes to reclaimed watering restrictions. Click here to see what the new restrictions are.
- The St. Petersburg Museum of History is about to turn 100-years-old and they want you to be a part of the party that kicks off their centennial year on October 16th for live music, dancing under the stars, unlimited Florida cuisine and cocktails and more! Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/cocktails-on-the-courts-2021/.
- Tickets are now on sale for Clothes to Kids’ Kick One Back event on Saturday, October 21st at Hyde House in Tampa. This annual event supports Clothes to Kids to help cloth & shoe local kids in need. Click here to learn more.
- Support this year’s Tierra Verde Community Lighting of the Tree Ceremony by becoming a sponsor. Scheduled for December 4th, the annual tree lighting will be a simple reminder of goodness and community spirit during the holiday season. Learn more at https://tierraverdeevents.wixsite.com/treelighting.
- The City of Madeira Beach is now accepting vendor applications interest forms for local musical acts for the 2022 Johns Pass Seafood Festival in John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk on January 20-23, 2022. Click Here For More Information
- The City of St. Pete Beach is pleased to announce that the St. Pete Beach Library has partnered with Pinellas County SCORE and the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce to bring an array of free educational resources to local entrepreneurs and business owners. This partnership is designed to encourage small business start-ups and business ownership through education. The Library will be the hub of business start-up collateral and useful information for entrepreneurs.
- You can now apply for Barrier Island Re-Entry Passes online. Go to https://www.pcsoweb.com/emergency-access-permit to learn how. You will still only be allowed two per household.
- The City of St. Pete Beach is in the process of reviewing and updating the off-street parking requirements as they pertain to commercial businesses, such as restaurants and hotels. Residents can help by completing their online survey HERE.
- Preserve the ‘Burg has a NEW website. Check it out at https://www.preservetheburg.org/.
- Pinellas County has launched a new Tropical Storm Flooding Risk Map to show residents their flood risk from tropical storms and hurricanes. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/elsa-flood-danger/.
- Pinellas County encourages residents to keep their sandbags as the Atlantic Hurricane season goes through November 30, 2021. Sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwaters can be safely reused or stored. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/sandbags.
- 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.
- The City of St. Pete Beach reminds dog owners that individuals who take their dog(s) on the beach may be fined $118 per City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances.
- Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.
