Weekly Tidbits & News in Pinellas County- January 10th, 2019

NEW:

  • Winter is a great time for shelling on our local beaches. Learn some of the rules the FWC has for collecting beach shells here.
  • There is a new weekly event in downtown St. Petersburg. Tuesdays you can enjoy the Beach Drive Dine & Wine Tour which explores the waterfront food & wine scene along Beach Drive. 3hrs. $75/person. Info
  • The City of St. Pete Beach donated $3000 to the Gulf Beaches Museum. Learn more about what is happening in St. Pete Beach here.
  • Never Too Late presented by the Gulfport Community Players starts tonight at Catherine Hickeman Theater. Runs through Jan 20th. Tickets
  • Glow: The Hand-Painted Photographs of E. G. Barnhill opens at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete this Saturday, January 12th. Info 
  • The City of Madeira Beach and FDOT started staging for their $1.9M project to improve public safety along Gulf Blvd this week. More Info
  • There is a new monthly writing & publishing class in Treasure Island on the third Saturday of each month. Learn how to join here.
  • See Preserve the ‘Burg’s highlights from 2018 here.

HAPPENING SOON:

  • This Friday, January 11th, is SOUL NIGHT at the Gulfport Casino. Dance 8pm-midnight to the best in Funk, Soul, Disco, Motown, Rhythm & Blues and more. $10/person. Tickets
  • St. Petersburg’s monthly 2nd Saturday Art Walk is this Saturday. Info
  • Join the Suncoast Jazz Society this Sunday, January 13th 2:30-5pm for a concert featuring Paul and Theresa Scavardo and band at Cove Cay Country Club in Largo. $15/$20. Info
  • new America’s Safe Boating Course at St. Petersburg Sailing Center starts January 14th. Learn more here.
  • The GREAT TORNADO DRILL is set for January 16th in Pinellas County. Learn how your business or organization can participate here.
  • Tim Dorsey will be at St. Pete Beach Library on Wednesday, January 16th 6:30pm signing books. Info
  • See Nile Rodgers & CHIC on January 18th at Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Pete! Get tickets here.
  • Pinellas County’s Speaking of History lecture series at Heritage Village kicks off its 2019 season on January 20th. Info
  • The Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District is holding a Scrap Metal Fundraiser Saturday, January 19 8am-5pm at Station 27 in Indian Rocks Beach. Bring scrap aluminum & metal you have lying around. Info
  • Register now for the next weekend’s St. Pete Beach Classic here.
  • THE PIRATES ARE COMING! Learn more about this year’s Gasparilla Pirate Invasion on January 26th here.
  • Celebrate everything local in St. Petersburg at the 6th Annual Localtopia on Saturday, February 2nd 10am-5pm at Williams Park. Info
  • Save the date for the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet on January 31, 2019.
  • Mark you calendars for the return of the St. Pete Beach Seafood & Music Festival on Corey Avenue February 1-3, 2019. Info
  • The St. Pete Beach Community Center has new Senior Excursions on the schedule January-March. The excursions are a great way for local seniors to travel with friends. See what they’ve got planned here.

REMINDERS:

  • Read the January issue online here
  • Email Peter Roos about placing your 2019 ads here.
  • Learn more about recycling your Christmas Tree in Pinellas here.
  • See what’s biting with Hubbards Marina Fishing Reports here.
  • Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
  • The City of South Pasadena is looking for volunteers to help with the 33rd Annual Artspring Exhibition. Shifts are available March 25 – April 1, 2019.  Artists are also needed to exhibit their artwork. More Info
  • The 11th St. Petersburg Jazz Festival (February 27 – March 3) featuring five evening concerts & two free workshops is looking for sponsors! They can place your logo in the printed concert program, website and festival poster. Find more information here.
  • Boulevard Burgers has TWO new burgers for January. See if you are going to pick NEW you or SAME you here.
  • Did you know that the Imagine Museum is only $5 after 5pm on Thursdays? Learn more here.
  • Theres a new group in St. Pete Beach! Join the St. Pete Beach Stitchers Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22 4:30pm at SPB Library. This event is open to adults interested in stitching (knitting, crochet, needlework). This program is open to most levels but is not a class. Info

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