Weekly Tidbits December 15, 2022

The beloved 41st Annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival is returning to Madeira Beach Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday Jan. 15, 2023. Enjoy the best party on Gulf Beaches. Learn more about this local event at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/johns-pass-seafood-festival/.

Holiday Lighted Boat Parades Continue

Holiday Lighted Boat Parades will light up local waterways this weekend!

Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade– Saturday, December 17
Boca Ciega Yacht Club Christmas Boat Parade– Saturday, December 17
Redington Beaches & Indian Shores Boat Parade– Sunday, December 18

NYE Toast by the Coast at The Tradewinds

New Year’s Eve Revelers looking for places to go for New Year’s Eve need to look no further than TradeWinds’ “Toast by the Coast” New Year’s Eve Event which takes place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the TradeWinds Island Grand Ballroom. Partiers 21 and over are invited to don their best duds for an evening of festivities, food, and fun. DJ Lorenzo will keep everyone on the dance floor until the wee hours. Guests can strike a pose in the photo booth, will enjoy an open bar and will receive a glass of bubbly and noisemakers for the champagne toast at midnight. Click here to learn more.

Red Tide Detected on Local Pinellas County Beaches

Red Tide is showing up in local waters as dead fish are washing up on local beaches. It is advised you do not swim in or around red tide because the toxin can cause skin irritation, rashes, burning and sore eyes. Check the current red tide status before jump in at https://myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/.

Find more answers to your red tide questions at https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/faq/.

Place Your 2023 Ads in Paradise News

Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2023 with a PRINT AD in Paradise News! Over 36,000 copies of Paradise News are circulated throughout our local beach communities and St. Petersburg in racks & stacks at your favorite local business and 20,000+ mailboxes. To learn more about advertising email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com or call 727.363.6888.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The DECEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Tis the Season for giving! Head in to Sea Dog Brewing Co Treasure Island to make a toy donation for Toys for Tots and receive a *FREE PINT* off their draft list! Just show or give your donation to a server and this will take it from there! Offer is valid through December. Learn more about Sea Dog Brewing Co in our December issue or read the cover story online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/sea-dog-brewing-treasure-island/.
The Gulfport Merchants Chamber has begun a “Shop Local” campaign that will conclude on the 3rd Saturday IndieFaire on December 17th. Each receipt from a Gulfport Merchants Chamber Member from now until December 17th will be ONE entry for some amazing prizes! Click here to learn more.
Give the gift that fits ALL this holiday season at RumFish Grill! Now through December 20, 2022, when you buy a $100 RumFish Grill Gift Card you will receive a $20 Bonus Card to treat yourself! Bonus Cards are valid from January 1 through March 31, 2023.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is preparing for a busy holiday season. They want passengers to enjoy stress-free holidays and offer some helpful & important travel tips at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/holiday-travel-tips/..
As the holiday season draws near, St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue has teamed up with the Toys for Tots team to make Christmas wishes come true for needy children. See more details on how you can participate HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

St. Pete Opera’s Holiday Sparkle- December 15, 17, 20, 21, 22 TICKETS
Put the Pier Holiday Edition- December 16-19 TICKETS
Mistletoe Market- December 17 INFO
Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 17 INFO
37th Annual Boca Ciega Yacht Club Holiday Boat Parade- December 17 INFO
Redington Beaches & Indian Shores Holiday Boat Parade- December 18 INFO
NYE with Dynasty & Friends at The Straz- December 31 INFO
NYE Toast by the Coast at The Tradewinds- December 31 INFO
Swingin’ the New Year at the Coliseum- December 31 INFO
Midnight in Paris Collectors Circle Gala at MFA St. Pete- January 21 RSVP HERE

REMINDERS

The DECEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2022 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.
Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
Freebee services has officially expanded to cover the entire City of St. Pete Beach. More information on the City of St. Pete Beach’s Website.
Clothes To Kids has seen a significant increase in the number of shoppers we have served this year and anticipate this number growing more in the year to come. Families in our community are experiencing homelessness and unforeseen difficult situations. Learn how you can help at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/please-donate-to-ctk/.
Treasure Islettes Bingo every Thursday at 6:30PM at the Treasure Island Community Center. Come for an evening of great fun, food and friendly people – Jackpot $200 – $250! Free parking, free coffee and tea. Great snack bar. All proceeds go to charity and college scholarships. Doors open at 6 PM. Questions? Call 727-270-3178.
Mark your calendars! South Pasadena’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade in partnership with
Discover the ultimate artful shopping experience in Florida CraftArt’s Holiday Boutique open now through December 30. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/florida-craftart-holiday-boutique-now-open/.
The John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns to historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach Florida on January 13-15th, 2023 for its 41st year. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and various family-friendly activities. Click here to learn more about how you can apply to be a vendor!
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.
Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.