Weekly Tidbits February 23, 2023

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ZooTampa at Lowry Park is nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for “Best Zoo” and the David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center for “Best Zoo Exhibit!” Help them grab the spot by voting now at www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-zoo/.

Rotary Runs the Beach 2023 Registration

The 4th annual ‘Rotary Runs The Beach’ takes place on scenic Indian Rocks Beach. This is a great event for competitors as well as beginners. This year the Original Crabby Bill’s is the main sponsor! This event benefits the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks that supports both local and international causes.

Sign-up today at https://runsignup.com/.

Clothes to Kids Needs Donations for Local Kids

Clothes To Kids is clothing more families this year than in previous years. The need for clothing and shoes is great. Families in our community are experiencing homelessness and unforeseen difficult situations. School aged children are in need of clothes and shoes. Each shopper may receive up to 5 new underwear, 5 new socks, 4 bottoms, 5 tops, 1 pair of shoes, a dress and a jacket in season during their shopping trip. Learn more at www.paradisenewsfl.com/ctk-spring-2023/.

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:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • St. Pete Grand Prix- March 3-5 TICKETS
  • Gulfport’s Pink Flamingo Home Tour- March 4 INFO
  • Gulf Beaches Rotary Waterfront Spring Break Carnival- March 16-19 INFO
  • Rotary Runs the Beach- March 18 REGISTER
  • Preserve the Burg Lecture Series – March 22, April 25 REGISTER
  • Pinellas Ready-Set-Protect Hurricane Series- March 23, April 13, May 25 REGISTER (Registration Required)

REMINDERS

  • The February 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.
  • Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
  • CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
  • The JANUARY Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
  • Join MOTE Marine Lab for their special in-person and virtual lecture series Monday this January! Topics include Gulf of Mexico blue holes and aquaculture’s role in the global food security agenda. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Tampa Bay Watch Director Peter A. Clark discusses the recent red tide blooms around Pinellas County in a letter to the editor in our January issue. Read his letter at paradisenewsfl.com/red-menace/.
  • PIE’s airside is more vibrant than ever with its debut of two new murals with a Welcome to Florida spirit.  Mural artists Laura “Miss Crit” Spencer and Leo Gomez were selected by an arts committee panel in September to create new murals on Gate 12 airside walls. Learn more about the artists & see more pictures at www.paradisenewsfl.com/pie-murals/.
  • In conjunction with The Dalí’s current special exhibition The Shape of Dreams, they invite you to share original artwork that depicts a story from one of your dreams. All entries will be juried by a panel of Dalí Museum staff members, narrowing the submissions to three (3) finalists, and posted on TheDali.org by March 1, 2023. Click here to learn more & submit your art.
  • UPDATE FROM SKYWAY MARINA DISTRICT: As The Manhattan St. Petersburg’s development process progresses, they are excited to announce that they are now securing reservations for their 111 condo-style residences! Residences at The Manhattan—St. Petersburg will feature sweeping panoramic views, smart technology, and spacious, light-filled floor plans. Visit https://manhattanstpete.com/ to learn more.
  • Tampa Bay Watch Director Peter A. Clark discusses the recent red tide blooms around Pinellas County in a letter to the editor in our January issue. Read his letter at paradisenewsfl.com/red-menace/.
  • Clothes To Kids has seen a significant increase in the number of shoppers they serve 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.
  • 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.

February Issue

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