Weekly Tidbits September 9, 2021

It was another great Geckofest celebration this past weekend!
Thank you to Notes from Beyond the Pale for sharing these photos from the event with Paradise News.
If you didn’t get enough Gecko this weekend, Geckoball is coming up on October 23rd.
Learn more at http://geckofest.com/gecko-ball-2021-gecko-bandstand/.

Get Your Ticket for 2021 Taste of the Beaches!

Over 35 local restaurants will participate in this year’s Taste of the Beaches! Restaurants spanning from Tierra Verde to Clearwater Beach will be featuring their unique cuisines for this week-long taste tour. From Monday, October 4th to Sunday, October 10th, patrons will purchase their tickets and turn them in at the participating restaurants of their choice in exchange for the restaurant’s signature “taste”.

Plan your own “taste tour” with friends and family and enjoy signature dishes from a variety of local restaurants. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/2021-taste/.

Cocktails on the Courts Celebrates 100 Years!

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! Join SPMOH on October 16th for live music, dancing under the stars, unlimited Florida cuisine and cocktails, a 1920s fashion show, live Florida art demonstration – and of course, shuffleboard! Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/event/cocktails-on-the-courts-2021/.

Help Paradise News Win a Good Burger Award!
We are thrilled to share that Paradise News is a finalist for the 2021 Pelican Personality Good ‘Burger Award presented by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce! A Good ‘Burger is a business, organization, or individual in greater St. Pete making a positive impact in our community. Voting for your favorite Good ‘Burger finalists opens this Monday, August 30th and runs through October 1st.

Help Paradise News take home the award by:
– VOTING for Paradise News at stpete.com/goodburger starting August 30th.
– Sharing why you love Paradise News with a link to vote on your social media.
– Reminding your friends & co-workers to vote for their favorite Good ‘Burgers!

Click here to get your tickets & join Paradise News at the 9th Annual Good Burger Awards on Thursday, October 28th at Jannus Live!

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Pete Beach!
St. Pete Beach is proud to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Florida State Division of Historical Resources. The money is allocated toward conducting an historic survey of the Don CeSar Place Neighborhood and a portion of the Belle Vista Neighborhood. Click here to read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GOOD ‘Burger Awards Voting- August 30th- October 1st VOTE HERE
Jaws Free Movie on Madeira Beach- September 17 INFO
Humane Society of Pinellas Clear The Shelter Day- September 17 INFO
SPIRITS of St. Petersburg presents World’s Largest Ghost Hunt- September 25 INFO
TBBCoC Taste of the Beaches- October 4-10th INFO
GeckoBall- October 23rd INFO
9th Annual Good Burger Awards at Jannus LIVE!- October 28th TICKETS

REMINDERS

The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach customers this summer with our 2 month ads 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.
Local Artist Taylor Smith of @dreamweaver.designs put up a new mural at Rosselli Park in Treasure Island. Head to the City of Treasure Island Instagram to check it out.
Share your love story with Sacino’s Formalwear for a chance to win over $15K in prizes from their wedding network! More details and application can be found at http://www.sacino.com/.
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/. Tickets available online soon.
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.
Help Humane Society Pinellas (HSP) clear their shelter this August & September! HSP is once again participating in NBCUniversal’s nationwide adoption month from August 23rd to September 19th! HSP will also have their BIG Annual Clear The Shelter Day on SATURDAY, SEPT 17TH! Click here to learn more.
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.