Weekly Tidbits July 8, 2021

NEW Flood Risk Forecasting Map

Pinellas County has launched a new Tropical Storm Flooding Risk Map to show residents their flood risk from tropical storms and hurricanes. The map can be accessed via desktop or mobile applications at https://storm.pinellascounty.org/.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/elsa-flood-danger/.

Local Athletes Heat to Tokyo Olympics

Florida Olympians rule. Going to the Tokyo Olympics are four Sarasota local athletes: skateboarder Jake Ilardi, swimmer Emma Weyant, rifle shooter Mary Tucker and rower Clark Dean. Also competing, will be former University of Florida Gator swimmer Caeleb Dressel. Dressel is among the top American athletes and could compete in up to seven events. He likely will be favored to win them all. Learn more and find links to athlete profiles at ParadiseNewsFL.com/local-athletes-head-to-tokyo.

What to do with leftover sandbags?

Pinellas County encourages residents to keep their sandbags as the Atlantic Hurricane season goes through November 30, 2021. Sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwaters can be safely reused or stored. After Hurricane Season, you can spread dry sand on lawns or landscape beds and recycle the bag or place it in your garbage or keep and store clean sandbags for future events. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/sandbags.

Barrier Island Emergency Access Permit

Were you prepared? Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office limited barrier island access during Tropical Storm Elsa. Access was only permitted only for island residents, employees working on the islands and visitors staying at hotels or vacation rentals on the islands. CLICK HERE to learn more about why you need and how you can get a Barrier Island Access Pass.

Zoey’s Adventures to the Ice Cream Shop

National Ice Cream Day is coming up on Sunday, July 18, and to commemorate this exciting, fun-filled delicious day, local Author Ilene Lieber and star Zoey of “Zoey’s Adventures to the Ice Cream Shop” children’s book will hit the Tampa Bay area with special meet-and-greets, book readings and discounted books all week leading up to the delectable holiday, which the book is about. Find the meet & greet schedule at ParadiseNewsFL.com/zoeys-adventures.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/DBAStPete/.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
CLICK HERE to signup for ALERT PINELLAS to get vital updates during hurricane season.
Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
Red tide is present in Pinellas County waters. Check the current red tide status at https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.
Bid on local works of art at Creative Clay’s Folk Art Frenzy online are auction now through July 16th. The online event features 13 original pieces of artwork by Creative Clay’s member artists. Click here to bid now.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching an easier way for you to ride the bus, and you can test it out for free. The new electronic fare cards, with the catchy name Flamingo Fares, officially start July 5th with free rides through the end of August. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/flamingo-fares.
This summer St. Petersburg Jazz Festival has a NEW festival called the Latin Jazz Fest on July 9-11, 2021 at the Palladium Theater! Visit www.stpetejazzfest.com/ to see who they have lined up and how you can get tickets.
Gecko Ball and Gecko Crawl tickets are NOW ON SALE. Get ‘em in Gulfport at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar or at http://visitgulfportflorida.com/purchase-tickets/.
Beach nesting birds rely on people like you to make it through nesting season. Being a steward includes monitoring nesting sites, collecting data, and making connections with the public. Click here to learn how you can be come a bird steward.
The Woman Who Broke Boundaries: Photographer Lee Miller exhibit is now open at the The Dali. The exhibit surveys the work of photographer Lee Miller, who is known for her fascinating personal life and remarkably incisive portraiture and photojournalism. Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Happy Hour with the Historian- July 8 TICKETS
NEW Latin Jazz Fest- July 9-11 TICKETS
Tampa Bay Watch Mid-Summer Cleanup- July 10 REGISTER
Woodie’s Wash Shack Grand Opening- July 10 INFO
Downtown St. Pete Sunrise Sale- July 15 INFO
Gecko Art Show- August 6 INFO
Gecko Pub Crawl & Poker Run- August 14 INFO
GeckoBall- August 28 INFO
20th Anniversary Geckofest- September 4 INFO

REMINDERS

The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach customers this summer with our 2 month ads 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.
Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
The next time you’re near the Don Vista building, make sure to look for the newly installed bike rack. Created by local artist William Colemen with the input and direction from Mariah Kaylor, Recreation Leader II, this bike rack features black skimmers and the beautiful teal blue of our Gulf waters.
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is again offering its annual Back to School Clinics from June 28 to August 10 at four of local clinics. Click here to learn more.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Petersburg!
Get your tickets before they disappear at https://bit.ly/3iFlli6.
Want to know what you can expect at this year’s GeckoBall? Click here to find out.
The WINNERS of this year’s Best of St. Pete/Clearwater are out! See who won the top spots now at https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/best-of-winners.
South Pasadena Locals Can Use SPB Library! Upon payment of $25 at South Pasadena City Hall, residents may immediately take a voucher to the St. Pete Beach Public Library to get their library card (or renew an existing card). While residents may only take their voucher to the St. Pete Beach Library, library cards may then be used at any library in the Pinellas County Library Cooperative.
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 shared a friendly reminder this week that individuals who take their dog(s) on the beach, one may be fined $118 per City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances.
As a Blue Star Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete is showing their appreciation to military families by offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, starting this Saturday, May 15 through Labor Day, Sept. 6. Click here to learn more.
Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.