Weekly Tidbits May 27, 2022

Airports are planning fora very busy summer travel season and want to emphasize that patience is greatly appreciated as many of our businesses are doing their best to keep up with increased demand for air travel.  Along with our many tourism partners, our businesses are hiring and training more staff to provide you with the best travel experience. See St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s summer travel tips at ParadiseNewsFL.com/summer-travel-tips.


Beach Theater Summer Movies Series at Horan Park

The Beach Theatre and the City of St. Pete Beach are excited to announce the first films played under The Beach Theatre’s banner in ten years: a 100th birthday tribute to the incomparable Judy Garland. Over four Wednesday evenings in June, The Beach Theatre will take a look at four iconic Judy performances under the stars of Horan Park
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-summer-film-series/.


Memorial Day Weekend at Tradewinds Island Resorts

Grab your crew and hit Tradewinds Island Resorts this Memorial Day Weekend! The Tradewinds will have more to do this Memorial Day weekend than every before! Their brand-new Aquabana’s let your crew lounge comfortably on the Gulf with a shady cover and a cooler full of ice ready to keep those beverages cool. You are never too old for FUN! Spend the weekend on their newly expanded Splash Island Water Park, or set your sights on the sky with their newest thrill ride, The Zing Ray Zip.

Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/seas-the-summer-at-twresorts/.


Place Your Summer 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 May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
  • Our May local tidbits is full of local news you want to know! Read our April tidbits now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/may-tidbits-2/.
  • 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 opens this Saturday, 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.
  • St. Petersburg Opera will be performing La Fille du Régiment  at The Palladium in St. Petersburg June 3-7, 2022. Get your tickets now at https://stpeteopera.org/.
  • 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/.
  • BIG NEW on St. Pete Beach! RumFish Beach Resort has EXPANDED! TradeWinds Island Resorts acquired Alden Suites and it is now an expansion of RumFish Beach Resort, bringing their grand total of rooms to 734. Book your stay(cation) now at JustLetGo.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • May Movies in the Park- Thursdays in May INFO
  • $6 Sundays at St. Petersburg Museum of History- Sundays through June INFO
  • The Beach Theatre Outdoor Movies Series- Wednesdays in June INFO
  • World Oceans Day- June 8
  • Madeira Beach Summer 5K Sunset Series- June 10, July 15, August 5 REGISTER
  • Father’s Day- June 19
  • St. Pete PRIDE Parade- June 25 INFO

REMINDERS

  • The May 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.
  • 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 gamesEarly 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
  • 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.

May Issue

Read our May issue at 
ParadiseNewsFL.com/current-issue.

May Features

Music & Nightlife

Country, acoustic and tribute bands/bars around Tampa Bay. by Nanette Wiser

ECO: Vinegar- An Inexpensive Cleaner and Much More

Peter Roos discusses how you can use vinegar as a safe, inexpensive cleaner in your home.

Hanging Around: 2D Cafe in St. Petersburg

Caron Schwartz takes us to 2D Cafe for coffee & baked goods in May’s Hanging Around!

Adventures in Paradise

Nanette Wiser shares summer vacation ideas that are within driving distance of our Pinellas County beaches!

What’s Hot

Nanette Wiser shares how you can honor Memorial Day and celebrate Father’s Day in Tampa Bay.

6 Ways to Support Your Mental Wellness at The Centre St. Pete Beach

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centre@St.PeteBeach has programs to help.

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