Weekly Tidbits December 22, 2022

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Peter & Renee Roos
and the whole Paradise News team!

Ring in the New Year at the St. Pete Pier

Ring in the new year on the St. Pete Pier with the area’s biggest fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg. Enjoy Live DJ’s on our main stage equipped with an LED wall, lights, and a giant disco ball that will light up the night! Also enjoy food vendors, games, and of course a full and champagne bar for your midnight toasts! NYE on the Pier is a free event, there are no tickets necessary to enter. MORE INFO

Holiday Print from Tradewinds Island Resort

Tradewinds Island Resort is keeping their holiday tradition alive with the annual limited-edition holiday art print by local resident artist, Dean Fortune! This year he has captured the beautiful wonder of the playful dolphins off the coast of Egmont Key. Under the Sea at Egmont Key is sure to brighten up your surroundings with some tropical cheer. You can download the art print right from where you reside or fill out the form on their website, and they will send you a signed limited edition print to the address you provide. Click here to download or request yours.

CLICK HERE TO TRADEWINDS CHRISTMAS DAY OFFERINGS

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NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The DECEMBER Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Ring in the New Year on St. Pete’s downtown waterfront as part of the City of St. Petersburg’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show and celebration! Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 12 a.m. on January 1 and will be visible along St. Pete’s downtown waterfront parks. INFO
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/.
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 22 TICKETS
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
Treasure Island NYE Fireworks- January 1st at Midnight 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.
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.