Weekly Tidbits July 21, 2022

**Celebrating History in St. Pete Beach**
In 1997, the City buried a six-foot long, 11-inches wide time capsule in front of (then) police headquarters on Boca Ciega Drive as part of the 40th birthday celebration. It was scheduled to be opened 25 years later in 2022. The items are now on display at the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum.

South Pasadena Virtual Hurricane Seminar

Atlantic hurricane season started June 1st and runs through November 30th. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a 65% chance of an above-average storm season this year and residents are encouraged to plan ahead. Fire Chief David Mixson and Deputy Fire Chief Emery Culverhouse will be holding virtual hurricane preparedness presentations on Wednesday, August 10th to share information about evacuation plans, supply lists, alert systems, and what to do after a storm event. The public can log in to watch the presentations and will be given opportunities to ask questions. Click here to learn more about the two seminars on August 10th.

Renee Featured on SPB Facebook Watch

The City of St. Pete Beach checked in with Paradise New’s Renee Roos on Facebook Watch to learn more about what brought her to St. Pete Beach and why she thinks St. Pete Beach is PARADISE! Click here to watch the video.

Place Your Fall Ads in Paradise News

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 June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Our June/July local tidbits is full of local news you want to know! Read our June/July tidbits now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/jj-tidbits/.
Creative Pinellas is excited to announce that they are partnering with St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) on an exciting PIE Gate 12 Mural project. This mural project will consist of two murals over three walls at Gate 12 and the murals will feel complimentary to each other while still having their own style. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/pie-mural/.
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater again asked locals and visitors to vote for the ‘Best of St. Pete Clearwater’ awards. The votes have been tallied and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater announced the winners. Based on their annual “Best Of” survey, you can now check out some of our top local experiences in St. Pete/Clearwater including the best-loved beaches, restaurants and hidden gems. Click here to see the 2022 winners.
Pinellas County’s fertilizer ban runs from June 1st through September 30th. Increased rainfall during this period can cause nitrogen and phosphorus to reach bodies of water, causing a host of environmental issues such as water quality problems, fish kills, and other harmful effects. Here’s a Q&A sheet from the County.
Each Year CTK distributes over 65,000 pairs of new underwear. The drive is designed to collect new underwear to help “underwrite” the cost of underwear. All children deserve clean, new underwear. For the months of July and August, Clothes To Kids will be collecting new packages of underwear. Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival- June 28- July 18 INFO
1st Annual Suncoast Ladies Classic Fishing Tournament- July 21-23 INFO
Sit, Stay, Heal at MFA St. Pete- July 28 INFO
Sueños de Dalí- October 22 TICKETS

REMINDERS

The June/July 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.
The City of South Pasadena is now on Facebook! Check out their official page at www.facebook.com/CityofSouthPasadenaFL.
The City of St. Pete Beach offers paddleboard rental stations creating a stress-free way of enjoying the water faster and without the fuss of toting a board around. Rental stations are located at: ·Pass-A-Grille Beach ·Upham Beach · Egan Park ·McKenney Park. Each station has four boards that are available for rental at $19 per hour through the PADL app. Tag @ParadiseNewsFL in your Instagram posts & stories!
Last year the City of South Pasadena installed 25 colorful Sun Benches throughout the community. With a color pattern mimicking the City’s logo, the benches were installed to add character to local streets and help identify the city. Because the Sun Benches were so well-received, the Commission decided to add 20 more! Sun Benches can be sponsored for a one time cost of $400. With your sponsorship, a personalized plaque will be added to the available bench of your choosing. Learn more at www.mysouthpasadena.com/community/sun_benches.php.
Sea turtle nesting season takes place from May 1-Oct. 31 on Southwest Florida beaches. On nesting beaches, light from waterfront properties can disorient nesting female turtles and their young, which emerge at night and use dim natural light to find the sea. Also, beach furniture, trash and other obstacles can impede sea turtles and their young. Click here for the dos & don’ts of protecting sea turtles.
Café Clementine at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete is now open Thursday through Sunday 9am-3pm. Plan your next trip to the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete at https://mfastpete.org/visit/.
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Mad Beach Kickoff Tailgate on Saturday, August 20th! This FREE EVENT will feature live music, food vendors, tailgate themed vendors, local college alumni associations, cornhole tournament, and a field goal kicking competition. Event proceeds go towards supporting the Madeira Beach Recreation Program. Click here to learn more.
The Museum of Fine Arts is proud to be a Blue Star Museum and show their appreciation to military families. From Armed Forces Day (May 21, 2022) to Labor Day (September 5, 2022), the MFA offers free admission to active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families. Click here to learn more.
Gio Swaby: Fresh Up opened on May 28th at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg. Running through October 9th, Gio Swaby: Fresh Up is the first solo exhibition of this Bahamian artist and explores the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. Click here to learn more.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation will be installing a memorial ribbon of engraved pavers in Gulfport’s Veterans Park. Proceeds will help support programs and services offered at the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center. Donors can purchase customized engraved bricks to memorialize a loved one or friend (Veteran or Non-Veteran). Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/veterans-park-memorial/.
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.