#1 Support Local Businesses, Shops & Restaurants Recovering from Hurricanes Helene & Milton
Local businesses, shops, restaurants and more are working hard to re-open after Hurricanes Helene & Milton. If you are able, we encourage you to show them your support by opting to shop, dine and support local this weekend.
#2 Volunteer to Help
Looking for a way you can help our communities recover? Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is creating a volunteer database that local businesses & residents can use to request any extra help them need recovering from Hurricane Helene. Let them know you are willing to help out by completing their form at bit.ly/beaches-strong-volunteers. Need help? Businesses & residents can request help at bit.ly/helene-tbbcoc-help.
#3 Gulfport Rising Benefit
Tickets are free and not required to attend. The first “Gulfport Rising” Hurricane Benefit Show is an all-day event at The Taphouse set for this Saturday, October 19th. They’ll be raising money for The John Prine “Hello in There” Foundation specifically for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Gulfport. There will be top notch musical acts all day, a huge silent auction, raffle tickets and sound provided by Mitch Rolling.
#4 Join a KPB Cleanup
Keep Pinellas Beautiful has 3 cleanups scheduled for this Saturday, October 19th in Treasure Island Beach Cleanup #7, Monthly Gandy Beach Cleanup and Clearwater Beach Cleanup. If you are interested in additional opportunities to help our community you can also call KPB’s office at (727) 533-0402 or CLICK HERE to see more upcoming cleanups.
#5 DK Farms Fall Fest
DK Farms is ready to help you unwind and have a great time at their Fall Festival every weekend this October. Indulge in their fall treats from sweet to savory including their famous donuts, kettle fresh cider, hand-squeezed lemonade & even their delicious Sangria! Make a classic farm memory and let your little ones ride around on their Miniature Shetland ponies. Get the opportunity to blast pieces of pumpkin towards the target with their pumpkin cannons. $15.
Learn more at https://www.dkfarmsandgardens.com/fall