Weekly Tidbits January 4, 2022

There is a lot happening on our local beaches.
Peter Roos catches you up on all of it in our January 2022 tidbits.
Read it now at ParadiseNewsFL.com/tidbits-january.

Volunteer for TBW Ghost Trap Rodeo

Tampa Bay Watch, in partnership with Ocean Aid 360, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and CCA, is coordinating a Ghost Trap Rodeo on Saturday, January 22, 9am to 1pm. There will be two locations: Fort De Soto Park boat ramp and Belleair boat ramp. Click here to read more about the significance of this program. Click here to register to volunteer

Treasure Islettes Host Weekly BINGO!

BINGO! Join the Treasure Islettes at the Treasure Island Community Center, located behind Walgreens, Park/Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue, for their year round Thursday evening Bingo games. Early bird games begin at 6:30 pm and regular games at 7:30 pm. These games are run by the Treasure Islettes and your participation benefits local scholarships. They have great snack bar, free coffee and cash prizes. For more information about the Bingo games please contact, Linda Hepp at 727-270-3178 or at lin.hepp@outlook.com

Place Your 2022 Ad in Paradise News Magazine

Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2022 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 January Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
The City of St. Pete Beach announced 2022 parking permits are now available online. These new eco-friendly permits are electronic and registered through license plates. The cost of the permit remains $20. Annual boat ramp permits are available for $75. Guest permits are available through the portal. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-2022-parking-permits/.
Due to reported internal cases and the upswing in Covid-19 cases in Pinellas County, Indian Shores Town Hall access is by appointment only until further notice. Click here to learn more.
The City of Madeira Beach is looking for historic photos to help commemorate their 75th Anniversary in 2022! Click here to see how you can submit your.
The 40th Annual Johns Pass Seafood Festival on January 20-23, 2022 needs volunteers. Click here to sign up.
MOTE Marine Lab’s 2022 Special Lecture Series will be in-person and virtual Mondays from January 10 through 31, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. $10 for members and $15 for non-members (in-person) and $5 for members and non-members (virtual). Prices are per ticket / per lecture. Click here to learn more or register.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

2022 Don Cesar Beach Polo Classic- January 8-9 TICKETS
Corey Area Craft Festival- January 8-9 INFO
St. Pete Comic Con- January 8-9 INFO
Happy Hour with the Historian- January 13 TICKETS
St. Pete Beer, Bacon & BBQ- January 15-16 TICKETS
St. Pete Beach Classic- January 15-16 INFO
Treasure Island Kite Festival- January 15-16 INFO
Johns Pass Seafood Festival- January 20-23 INFO
St. Pete Power & Sailboat Show- January 20-23 INFO
St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival- January 28-30 INFO
MONSTER JAM at Raymond James Stadium- February 5-6 TICKETS
LOCALTOPIA- February 12 INFO

REMINDERS

The January 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.
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.
From December-February, 2022, Sacino’s will help people out of work take a step closer to acing their next job interview. If a Pinellas County resident is unemployed, and needs an outfit cleaned for an interview, Sacino’s will clean the suit or dress for free. Click here to learn more.
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.