Learn more about the new stadium build at https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/tampabayrays/heretostay.
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber Shines Bright
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a triumphant victory, having won three highly coveted awards at the recent Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) Fall Conference. The three awards, CVB Communications/Marketing Materials for the Visitor’s Guide, Audio/Visual/Online Communications for the Member ToolBox, and Chamber of the Year, serve as a testament to the chamber’s exceptional contributions to the region and their members. These accolades recognize the outstanding efforts of the chamber’s dedicated team, members, and partners in advancing the collective vision of prosperity and progress for the Tampa Bay Beaches business landscape.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/beaches-chamber-shines/.
Sunrunner Starts Collecting Fares on October 1st
Following the decision of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors, the SunRunner will begin to collect fares starting Sunday, October 1st. The Board voted to institute full fares at the August 23rd Board meeting. A one-way ticket will cost $2.25, while an all-day pass will be available for $5. The SunRunner will collect regular fares on board the bus with a completely cashless system. Fare validators are located at both doors, so riders can continue to board through either door and tap/scan their payment method as they enter.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/sunrunner-starts-fares/.
Rumfish Grill Joins Taste of the Beaches
Enjoy the flavors of our Rumfish Grill at Tradewinds Island Resorts with Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber’s Taste of the Beaches this October! During Taste of the Beaches you can try a Beer Flight with 4 (2oz) Craft Beer Selections of your choice, paired with a taste of their Crusted Ahi Tuna, with black rice, pineapple salsa, ginger soy reduction, wasabi and pickled ginger!
Click here to get your Taste tickets & see more participating restaurants.
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 February issue of Paradise NEWS- read by 100,000 locals and visitors online and in print. Book your ad or advertorial now for 2025 for our best rates and placement. Deadline for ads & advertorials in our February LOVE issue is January 10th. To place your ad, contact PETER ROOS by email at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com or call 727.363.6888!
NEW TIDBITS:
- CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
- The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- If you need assistance with damage from Hurricane Idalia, contact the Home Cleanup Hotline at 800-451-1954.
- If you love St. Pete history and want to help share it, St. Petersburg Museum of History has the position for you! The Museum is currently seeking tour guides, docents and volunteers. Tour guides are needed for trolley and walking tours, docents will showcase our gallery exhibits and volunteers are needed in customer service, marketing and archives/collections. For more information, call Cameron Lemery at 727-894-1052, ext. 200 or email cameron@spmoh.org.
- The eagerly awaited Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market is gearing up to welcome residents and visitors alike for its 2023-2024 Season on Sunday, November 5th. The Indian Shores Sunday Morning Market, a beloved community event, will run every Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM, weather permitting at the Town of Indian Shores Municipal Center. On every third Sunday, the Town of Indian Shores Library joins the market with its monthly Library Book Sale. Learn more about the market at https://www.thebeachmarkets.com/.
- Join Gulfport Merchants along Beach Blvd on Saturday, September 30th 11am to 6pm for their 2nd Annual Oktoberfest- a celebration like no other. They have an exciting lineup of vendors offering delicious food, refreshing drinks, and unique crafts. The music will be pumping all day long, and there will be games and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained. Click here to learn more about this event on Facebook.
- Florida residents enjoy 50% off admission to Mote Aquarium every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) during the month of September. Simply reserve your tickets in advance online HERE and use the promo code HALF at checkout (make sure to hit the APPLY button). Be sure to bring your Florida ID to verify.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Painted Raven Harvest Moon Celebration Concert- October 29 TICKETS
- St. Petersburg City Theatre presents Mary Poppins- September 29- October 8 TICKETS
- 10th Annual Run for All Children- September 30 REGISTER
- Gulfport Merchant Chambers Oktoberfest- September 30 INFO
- World’s Largest Ghost Hunt at St. Pete Museum of History- September 30 INFO
- Pass-a-Grille Party Under the Lights- October 7 INFO
- The Florida Orchestra Cirque Dances with Troupe Vertigo- October 7-8 TICKETS
- Taste of the Beaches- October 7-15 TICKETS
- Happy Hour with the Historian- October 12 RESERVE YOUR SPOT
- St. Pete Opera presents Alcina- October 13-17 TICKETS
- Cocktails on the Courts- October 14 TICKETS
- Pass-a-Grille VW Beach Bash- October 14 INFO
- E.T. at Movies in the Park- October 19 INFO
- Liquid to Land: Discover St. Pete’s Waterfront History Boat Tour- October 21 TICKETS
- Local Author Carol J Perry Book Signing at Gulf Beaches Library- October 21 BOOK NOOK
- The Addams Family at Movies in the Park- INFO
- Savor St. Pete Food & Wine Festival- November 4-5 TICKETS
- 57th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights Holiday Boat Parade- December 9 INFO
REMINDERS
- The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2023 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.
- Cocktails on the Courts is back! Join St. Petersburg Museum of History on October 14 at the historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club for a Vintage Florida Celebration! Dancing under the stars to the sounds of the Ocean Road Band, unlimited Florida-themed cuisine and cocktails, a spirited silent auction, live art demonstrations and of course, shuffleboard! Click here to learn more & get tickets.
- 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/.
- The St. Petersburg Museum of History is proud to introduce the Museum’s new premier membership — the Benoist Society. The Benoist Society honors the airboat designed by Thomas Benoist that made aviation history in St. Petersburg. Click here to learn more.
- In honor of the rich cultural tapestry woven by Hispanic and Latinx communities, WADA extends a warm invitation to join them in commemorating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more about what events they have planned for October at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month-with-wada/.
- The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has announced the highly anticipated dates for their Taste of the Beaches 2023. For the first time ever, this year’s culinary extravaganza will span over two weekends, starting with Kickoff on October 6th and running until October 15th, 2023. Stay tuned for more updates on participating restaurants and ticket sales at www.tampabaybeaches.com/taste.
- Season subscriptions are on sale now for St. Pete Opera’s 2023/24 season at https://stpeteopera.org/.
- Preserve the ‘Burg’s Saturday walking tours of downtown, Mirror Lake and more return this September. See their schedule and reserve a spot at https://ptb.wildapricot.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.
- St. Pete Beach Launches Pedestrian Safety Campaign: S.A.F.E. Safety Awareness For Everyone. Visitors to our beaches expect Gulf Boulevard to be a lazy beach road rather than a state thoroughfare. Four to five lanes of traffic moving at 35 miles/hour has meant injury and even death to more visitors than anyone likes to see. Learn more in our April Tidbits at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tidbits-april-2023/.
- Sea turtle nesting season takes place from May 1-Oct. 31 on Southwest Florida beaches. See the tips below for how you can help keeping nesting seaturtles & hatchlings safe. See the dos & don’ts for when you are on the beach or in the water at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/sea-turtle-dos-and-donts/.
- 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.