Paradise News Magazine

The Centre St. Pete Beach's Second Annual 420 Festival
2022-04-30 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The Centre @ SPB is excited to announce our 2nd Annual 420 Festival taking place on Saturday, April 30th 2022. This year will be bigger and better than ever! It takes place in the beautiful waterfront Horan Park in St Pete Beach. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, your appetite and enjoy the smooth sounds of Josh Heinrichs and Badda Skat.
Come and experience live waterfront music, food vendors, cannabis friendly vendors, 420 friendly contests (such as best 420 costume), cool medication lounge and much more. Make sure to follow us on Instagram for information on participating in contests: TheCentreSPB. We will also be announcing the Best of The Bay Awards: Best Budtender and Best Dispensary! To enter your nominations please follow us on Instagram as we post details or you can contact us directly to place your nominations via phone.
Register NOW general admission early bird tickets $10
Day of event general admission tickets $15
VIP tickets $50 = This includes access to a private limited meet and greet indoors at The Centre SPB with Josh Heinrichs!
If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor please send us an email: hello@thecentrespb.com or call us at 727-258-2001

Searchlight Hunt at Fairgrounds St. Pete
2022-05-05 - 2022-05-08 | Fairgrounds St. Pete, 800 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Set out on a hunt with a UV flashlight to uncover otherwise invisible clues to activate a brand new artwork installation. Fun for kids and adults alike!
Additional questions? FAQ!
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Fiesta in the Gardens
2022-05-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33704, United States
¡on Cinco de mayo!
Thursday, May 5th 2022 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
@ Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N.
Enjoy live music by MARIACHIS EN TAMPA LOS VIAJEROS
Food provided by Cali St. Pete
Mexican Beers & Margaritas
Plus a Docent Talk about the NEW History Center!
Tickets are $45

Summer of Soul at Movies in the Park!
2022-05-05 17:30 - 20:30 | North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Drive, St. Petersburg, 33701, United States
The best “small” event on the waterfront – Movies in the Park – is back again this May! The evening starts with live music at 5:30 p.m. followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
In lieu of charging for the event, please consider the gift of a donation or becoming a member of Preseve the ‘Burg online or at the event to help us continue our efforts to protect our city’s history and keep St. Pete special!
Come early to get your favorite spot and to enjoy live music from Kyah Robinson and grab some food from the ‘Burg’s best food vendors. Beer and wine will be available, proceeds benefit Preserve the Burg and Jump for Kids.
Summer of Soul (2021) – In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was largely forgotten–until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present. The feature includes concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more.

Hats on to the Arts
2022-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Back by popular demand: it’s all hats on in celebration of the arts! Don your best hat and join the MFA Collectors Circle for the 2nd annual Hats On To The Arts event. This year, the festive and fun-filled cocktail party will be held in the MFA’s Conservatory. Design your own hat, seek an artist to make a hat for you, or wear your favorite one during this event to benefit the MFA Collectors Circle. Prizes will be awarded for the best hats of the night!
Collectors Circle members and non-members are invited to attend. Guests are advised to follow the latest CDC guidelines to ensure a safe evening is enjoyed by everyone.
$100 per person includes:

Open bar with a signature cocktail
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Valet parking
James Suggs Quartet
Libations basket chance drawing
Gallery Access to view Bernini and the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia and Defining Lines: The Prints and Drawings of Maxime Lalanne

We have some attractive sponsorship packages which include tickets as part of your benefits. Please consider a sponsorship or buy individual tickets here:

Sponsorships and Tickets
View Sponsorship Benefits
Due to limited capacity, all sponsorships and ticket sales are on are on a first come, first served basis. Please submit your sponsorship pledge or purchase your tickets as soon as possible as this popular event sold out last year.
Co-Chairs: Keith Bucklew and Simone DeLoach
If you have any questions, please contact Todd Wellman at twellman@mfastpete.org or 727-896-2667 ext. 222.

City of Seminole Taco Fest Fiesta
2022-05-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Seminole Park, 30th St. N. & 3rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33713, United States
City of Seminole Taco Fest Fiesta
Join us Saturday, May 7th for Live Music, Beer, Wine, and most importantly TACOS!
Saturday, May 7, 2022
3:00PM-7:00PM
Seminole City Park
7464 Ridge Rd, Seminole, FL 33772
For vendor information please contact Kacy Little at klittle@myseminole.com.

St. Pete Spring Market
2022-05-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
Come out to the Warehouse Arts District and The Deuces Live for a unique bike- and pedestrian-friendly Pop-up Market Experience along the Pinellas Trail! Enjoy the Trail in an exciting, new way as you support 150+ artists & makers + galleries with your Mother’s Day shopping.

Participating locations!

– The Factory St. Pete (2622 Fairfield Ave South)
– The ArtsXchange (515 22nd St South)
– Morean Arts Center for Clay (420 22nd St South)
– The Historic Manhattan Casino (642 22nd St South)
– 22 South Food Hall (642 22nd St South)
– 22nd St South (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
– DaddyKool Records (2606 Fairfield Ave S)
– Atelier de SoSi (2380 6th Ave South)
– Gina’s Warehouse (2338 Emerson Ave South)
– Bayboro Brewing Co. (2390 5th Ave South)
– Seven C Music (535 22nd St South)

FREE event for all ages
FREE parking and bike valet
May 7 from 3-8 pm

Grouper Gala
2022-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Madeira Beach Rec Complex, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join the City of Madeira Beach in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the City of Madeira Beach. The Grouper Gala is their own little way to celebrate the history of Madeira Beach with a community gathering, live music, and grouper! This FREE event will feature the Caribbean Chillers, Florida’s Favorite Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band from 6:00 – 9:00pm. The night will be capped with a fireworks display from the fishing pier in Madeira Beach. Grouper Dinner tickets are available now for those who wanted to enjoy some fresh local catch on the night of the event. The $40 ticket will get you grouper, fries, slaw, pasta salad, and two drink tickets. Available for purchase here, the tickets will be $50 the day of the event. Limited number are available for purchase.

Gala sponsorships area available as well and include food tickets based on the sponsorship amount! More information on how to support the event is available here.

For more information on the Grouper Gala contact the Madeira Beach Recreation Department at 727-392-0665.

Facebook Event Link : Click Here

St. Pete Beach Library Celebrates St. Pete Beach History and Special Memorial
2022-05-11 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The St. Pete Beach Library is pleased to invite the public to an afternoon of history to be capped off with the unveiling of a memorial to a beloved former library administrator. The free event will be held at 4:00 PM on May 11th , 2022.
Elizabeth Britt will share stories about the rich and interesting history of St. Pete Beach. From native tribes to tourists, fish to kitsch, military to municipality, attendees will discover that there’s a lot more to discover in SPB than our award winning sugar sand beaches. Ms. Britt will also tell the story of how President Clinton influenced the city’s name.
After the presentation, there will be a special unveiling by the Friends of the St. Pete Beach Public Library honoring a former library administrator. Refreshments will be provided.
St. Pete Beach Library’s Director Betcinda Kettells said, “We hope people will join us for this special afternoon program. While we all enjoy the beauty of our area, few know the captivating history that has made St. Pete Beach the place it is today. This is a chance to hear some of our most intriguing stories and honor a favorite daughter of St. Pete Beach.”
The event is free and open to the public.

The Rookie at Movies in the Park!
2022-05-12 17:30 - 21:30 | North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Drive, St. Petersburg, 33701, United States
The best “small” event on the waterfront – Movies in the Park – is back again this May! The evening starts with live music at 5:30 p.m. followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
In lieu of charging for the event, please consider the gift of a donation or becoming a member of Preseve the ‘Burg online or at the event to help us continue our efforts to protect our city’s history and keep St. Pete special!
Come early to get your favorite spot and to enjoy live music from Gulf Coast Cowboys and grab some food from the ‘Burg’s best food vendors. Beer and wine will be available, proceeds benefit Preserve the Burg and Jump for Kids.
The Rookie (2002) – Jim Morris is a Texas high school chemistry teacher and coach of the school’s baseball team. He’s always loved baseball and as a way of motivating his players, he agrees to go to a professional try-out if they win the championship. He once had aspirations to be a professional baseball player but an injury brought that to an end. Sure enough, the 39 year-old father of three finds himself at a camp for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and he somehow seems to have regained his pitching arm, easily throwing a 98 mph fastball. Signed to a contract, he toils in the minor leagues while his supportive wife stays home raising their children. He soon finds himself called up to the big club and pitching for Tampa which is in Texas playing the Rangers. Based on a true story.

Madeira Beach Sea Turtle Nesting Season Expo
2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Madeira Beach City Hall, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join the City of Madeira Beach for the Madeira Beach Sea Turtle Nesting Season Expo to learn a bit more on how we can help the turtles! Doors open at 10:00am with a short seminar with a Q&A section starting at 10:30am.

Other participating organizations:

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Trash Pirates of Madeira Beach
Trash Turtles
Water Warrior Project
Keep Pinellas Beautiful
Alligator Discovery & Wildlife Center
City of Madeira Beach Staff

Treasure Island Block Party
2022-05-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Treasure Island, 134-170 107th Ave, Treasure Island, FL, 33706, United States
The City of Treasure Island is gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock when Treasure Island’s favorite block party starts doing the twist around the clock tower downtown on Saturday, May 14 from 6- 10 p.m. While everyone rocks to the music of The Black Honkeys and Chris Maning, downtown restaurants will be offering up a full menu and outdoor dining while other businesses and vendors set up shop to showcase some of their goods and services. It’s an evening to let loose, have some fun, and rock around our charming beach community.

Traffic detour routes during Rock Around the Clock:
107th Avenue will be closed on Saturday, May 14 between the hours of 4-11 p.m. from 1st Street East to Gulf Boulevard. East and westbound traffic can use 108th Avenue, 106th Avenue and 104th Avenue as alternate routes.

Metered parking will be available at the Treasure Island City Hall, located at 120 108th Avenue; and at the Treasure Community Center and Park located at Gulf Boulevard and 106th Avenue (behind Walgreen’s).

Indian Shores Hurricane Awareness Event
2022-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Indian Shores Municipal Center, 19305 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL, 33785, United States
The Town of Indian Shores has scheduled its annual Hurricane Awareness Party for Wednesday, May 18, at 5:00 p.m. featuring Bay News 9 Meteorologist Brian McClure. Details below.

Cars at Movies in the Park
2022-05-19 17:30 - 21:30 | North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Drive, St. Petersburg, 33701, United States
The best “small” event on the waterfront – Movies in the Park – is back again this May! The evening starts with live music at 5:30 p.m. followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
In lieu of charging for the event, please consider the gift of a donation or becoming a member of Preseve the ‘Burg online or at the event to help us continue our efforts to protect our city’s history and keep St. Pete special!
Come early to get your favorite spot and to enjoy live music from The Joint Chiefs and grab some food from the ‘Burg’s best food vendors. Beer and wine will be available, proceeds benefit Preserve the Burg and Jump for Kids.
Cars (2006) – While traveling to California to race against The King (Richard Petty) and Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton) for the Piston Cup Championship, Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) becomes lost after falling out of his trailer in a run down town called Radiator Springs. While there he slowly befriends the town’s odd residents, including Sally (Bonnie Hunt), Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). When it comes time for him to leave to championship is no longer his top priority.

Creative Clay Spring for the Arts
2022-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 | NOVA 353, 535 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N,, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the multifaceted event returns May 20, 6-9 p.m., to NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg.
“We are very excited about celebrating at NOVA,” said CEO Kim Dohrman. “We think with the many activities we have planned; it will be a great space. The size of the venue and fact that there is an indoor/outdoor option is great.”
Live music, dance and theater performances will augment the celebratory evening.
“Guest can learn about Creative Clay while having fun and getting to discover our mission organically,” said CEO Kim Dohrman. Our member artists’ Iconic Landmarks of Tampa Bay show will be on exhibit, and patrons can purchase paintings from that exhibit during the event.
Spring for the Arts also will feature Artlink vocal performances by member artists Mikey J., Cory B., and Ivy J.; a short play, Billow, by Sheila Cowley featuring Creative Clay member artists and Sparks Collaborative Ensemble; and live portrait drawings by Creative Clay’s member artists.
Other event highlights include:

Music by Boho Side Show
Gourmet food by Island Flavors and Tings
Wine pull with over 50 bottles of high-quality wine
Opportunity drawings for an Apple computer, Spirit airline tickets, and a WUSF $1500 Longest Table Sponsorship for Spring 2023.

A limited silent auction including two Creative Clay hand-painted electric guitars, and a week’s stay on Manasota Key will be part of the festivities. Guests can also choose from three original member artist Creative Clay designs and one exclusive design by Chad Mize that Craft-Tee Screen Printing will put on a t-shirt or canvas bag. Monika’s Mirror Booth event photography will also be on hand so guests can capture moments and remember the evening.
Creative Clay is also seeking year-long sponsors, who will receive recognition at this event.
“We’ve simplified the sponsorship process,” said Development Coordinator Shane Hoffman. “You no longer need to contact us and send a check. QR codes make sponsoring quick and easy, right from your smart phone.”
Spring for the Arts continues a tradition of fundraising so that Creative Clay can continue serving people with disabilities through its programs that create equality through art.
Creative Clay invites anyone from the community who desires to support equality through art to purchase Spring for the Arts tickets. However, supporting the organization’s vision and mission with a Creative Clay sponsorship has never been easier.
“You can still sponsor Creative Clay in the traditional way, but we wanted to make it simple for as many people as possible to get to our website and support our mission,” Hoffman said.
Find event details at https://www.creativeclay.org/spring-for-the-arts-2022. Sponsor Creative Clay here: https://www.creativeclay.org/become-a-sponsor.

2022-05-21 09:30 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States
Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History Saturday, May 21st for our monthly Downtown Walking Tour of St. Pete! The tour explores the cultural history of downtown while viewing historic landmarks.

These 90-minute tours take place on the second Saturday of every month and depart from the Museum at 9:30AM. Admission is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Reserve now-there are only 20 spots total! Parties are limited to 2 guests.

Please note that reservations are required and spots are limited.

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. There will be no refunds or exchanges for those missing the tour after the it departs.

There are only 20 seats available and parties are limited to 2 members.
Reserve Your Seat Here!

Floridania Fest 2022
2022-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Gulfport Casino, 5500 Bayshore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
ADMISSION: $5 (children 14 and under free).
Door prizes every hour.
Collectors of vintage Florida ephemera, including souvenirs, postcards, books, art and related memorabilia will be gathering for the 2022 Floridania Fest in Gulfport, Florida.
Show promoter Ken Breslauer, who founded the Floridania Fest in 1994 at the Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, is the author of several Florida books relating to Florida souvenirs and collectibles. “The Floridania Fest is a fun, informal gathering of vintage Florida enthusiasts, stated Breslauer. “Many of the leading dealers of Florida travel souvenirs, postcards, books, art and related vintage Florida collectibles will be attending. A wide range of Florida memorabilia will be available.”

Madeira Beach: On the Waves of Change Exhibit Opening
2022-05-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street N, Largo, FL, 33774, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 21 from 11am to 2pm for the opening of the exhibit, Madeira Beach: On the Waves of Change, a new exhibit exploring the intersection of human and environmental history, opening at Heritage Village. Sponsored by a grant from Florida Humanities, this multimedia installation was created entirely by students in USF’s Judy Genshaft Honors College with support from Heritage Village staff. This beach bash kick off will feature Big Storm Coffee Co. with plenty of tasty beverages and delicious pastries and musical stylings of Lightning Jack Steel Drum Music.

Creative Play Children’s Learning Center’s ‘Gather & Grow’ Fundraiser
2022-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Creative Play Children’s Learning Center, 2624 54th Street South, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Creative Play Children’s Learning Center cordially invites you to ‘Gather & Grow’, a fundraising reception that represents an important milestone in our journey to expand the school.
This magical affair will take place at Creative Play Children’s Learning Center on Saturday, May 21st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening will include a farm to table hors d’oeuvres experience, performances from local musicians, artwork on display and a silent auction. This will be an exciting opportunity to taste food fresh from the garden that the children help cultivate. Attendees will experience the captivating atmosphere of the school while learning more about the plans to grow in the community. 100% of proceeds raised from the evening will go to support the expansion of Creative Play.

Casablanca at Movies in the Park
2022-05-26 17:30 - 21:30 | North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Drive, St. Petersburg, 33701, United States
The best “small” event on the waterfront – Movies in the Park – is back again this May! The evening starts with live music at 5:30 p.m. followed by the movie on the big screen at dusk. The fun takes place in N. Straub Park, between 4th Ave. & 5th Ave. NE at Beach Dr.
In lieu of charging for the event, please consider the gift of a donation or becoming a member of Preserve the ‘Burg online or at the event to help us continue our efforts to protect our city’s history and keep St. Pete special!
Come early to get your favorite spot and to enjoy live music from Boho Sideshow and grab some food from the ‘Burg’s best food vendors. Beer and wine will be available, proceeds benefit Preserve the Burg and Jump for Kids.
Casablanca (1942) – The story of Rick Blaine, a cynical world-weary ex-patriate who runs a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco during the early stages of WWII. Despite the pressure he constantly receives from the local authorities, Rick’s cafe has become a kind of haven for refugees seeking to obtain illicit letters that will help them escape to America. But when Ilsa, a former lover of Rick’s, and her husband, show up to his cafe one day, Rick faces a tough challenge which will bring up unforeseen complications, heartbreak and ultimately an excruciating decision to make.

Gulfport's First Friday Art Walk
2022-06-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk occurs each month from 5pm – 9pm. The streets of this creative town come to life with artists, musicians and art appreciators. Come join us each First Friday of the month and get inspired!
First Friday Art Walk is a juried event welcoming emerging and professional artists in all media to exhibit and sell in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. This event is hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber. All safety protocols are met and exceeded to ensure a safe and entertaining night out for the entire family.

Four times a year Gulfport hosts ‘themed art walks’. Each theme is designed to open your mind to new ideas and solicit conversation. Whatever it does, we trust you will leave inspired or ignited.

St. Pete Beach Toastmasters Club Open House
2022-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Suntan Art Center, 3300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
St Pete Beach Toastmasters Club, a non-profit public speaking organization. is hosting an open house on Thursday 6/9 where guests from the public are welcome to come and experience what Toastmasters is all about. They will be having a free storytelling workshop, free food & drinks, and door prizes.

Second Saturday Art Walk
2022-06-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Uptown Arts District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District unite every second Saturday of the month from 5 PM – 9 PM for this free celebration of the arts. We suggest you choose a district to park and walk to your favorite spots or discover new ones!
Many of our ArtWalk studios/galleries celebrate the opening of brand new exhibitions during ArtWalk. Discover wonderful surprises, visit your favorite artist, or find a new one. All are waiting for your exploration, conversation, purchases, and inspiration. Make an evening of it and stop for dinner, drinks, or dessert.
With 40 studios and galleries and some 200 artists of all disciplines, it is impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night! The Waterfront District galleries can be seen by using the FREE Downtown Looper, which runs every 15 minutes.
Also, check out our new Curate St. Pete | Virtual Gallery Tours of some of your favorite ArtWalk venues!
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance coordinates the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk with the EDGE District, the Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District associations.
ArtWalk is a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance economic strategy to develop small businesses. Shop local! Join us in advocating for the arts, facilitating the growth of our arts community, and driving arts-related economic development in St. Petersburg.
Would you like your studio/gallery included in ArtWalk? Click Here

St. Pete Beach Hurricane Preparedness Expo
2022-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr , St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Join us for this FREE community event aimed towards helping to educate the local community about the importance of preparation and planning.
Goodie bags will be distributed to the first 120 participants. Bags will include educational materials and many other give-a-ways.
We will have a sand bag area will be set up for residents to fill sand bags for the upcoming season.
Sign up for free services that are available from government and non-profit agencies.
WHEN: June 18, 2022
WHERE: St. Pete Beach Community Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706
Event Details
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.
For additional information please contact us at (727) 363-9207.

Stars & Stripes BBQ at Gulfport Senior Center
2022-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Everyone’s invited to celebrate Independence Day a little early at a good old fashioned BBQ. It will be an afternoon of fun, entertainment and a good old fashioned BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgers (including veggie burgers) and all the traditional fixin’s. There will be baked beans, potato salad, apple pie, watermelon, lemonade and iced tea. Proceeds support the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation’s New Building Fund.
Entertainment will be provided by Cookie & Dave. Food will be served in the dining hall at the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport.
THANK YOU to Grand Villa, Terrana Elder Law, and Publix for sponsoring all the yummy eats.
Tickets are $10 and proceeds will support the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation’s Building Fund.
There are three ways to get your tickets in advance:
Order online at Eventbrite and pay with debit or credit card. There is a small convenience fee.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stars-stripes-bbq-celebration-tickets-344207141827
Pay by cash, check or debit/credit card at the Foundation Office from 9:30 – 1 Monday-Friday
OR at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
QUESTIONS: Call Amy Oatley @ the Foundation office 727-893-1244

The Independence Day 5K
2022-07-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Wild Wings Clearwater, 21688 US Hwy 19 North, Clearwater, FL, 33765, United States
Come on out to Clearwater the morning of Sunday, July 3, 2022, for the best Independence Day 5K in the USA!
This year our all new 2022 flaf finisher’s medals honor all Americans with a special emphasis on first responders both here and abroad. They are HUGE and you will live them! Don’t miss this family friendly 5K run or walk beginning at 9 a.m. Don’t worry about your speed we draw a very fun promotional crowd and Buffalo Wild Wings Clearwater, 21688 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765 one of our favorite post race party locations on the www.727CanRace.com calendar.

This is an electronically timed 5K with a variety of one of our promotional race technical shirts and AN AWESOME ALL NEW 2022 finisher’s medals for all runners and walkers. Awards will be presented to the first 10 males and first 10 females across the finish line (and as always “some special categories ” )…..the rest of us will be out there in good fun in an electronically timed but non-competitive 3.1 mile run or walk along the Ream Wilson Trail in Clearwater. We record your time electronically up to 59 minutes and registration includes a technical race shirt, sessions finisher’s medal, and a post race party at Buffalo Wild Wings Clearwater presented by Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer.
The race benefits the teens from Finish Lines For Scholarships 501c3. This year your supporting the DHS Basketball 🏀 team!

Dunedin Hometown 4th of July
2022-07-03 19:00 - 23:00 | TD Ballpark, 373 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL, 34698, United States
Celebrate America and enjoy a live band, movie and fireworks at TD Ballpark. The band will play in the 3rd base concourse area; seating limited. Grand Stand seating will be open to watch the movie and the fireworks show. There will be no access allowed on the field. Presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation.

Band: “Bay Kings Band”: 7-9:00 pm (break for fireworks), then perform again until 10:45 pm
Movie: “Angels in the Outfield:” 7:15-9:15 pm
Fireworks: approx. 9:15 pm (weather permitting)
Band: “Bay Kings Band”: approx. 9:40-10:45 pm

Free to attend. Concessions available.
Free limited parking available at TD Ballpark, Dunedin Library and Hale Senior Activity Center.
TD Ballpark
373 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 812-4530

Madeira Beach Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration
2022-07-03 21:00 - 22:00 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join us for Independence Day Fireworks on July 3, 2022 at ROC Park. The fireworks will be launched from the Madeira Beach Fundamental School. Parking and viewing is available at 200 Rec Place, Madeira Beach FL. Parking will not be allowed at the school property due to the required fireworks fallout area. For more information visit contact 727-391-9951.

City of Gulfport 4th of July Celebration
2022-07-04 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Wake up early and bring the kids to the Gulfport Marina’s Fishing Derby at the Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex’s (5730 Shore Blvd. S.) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Registration is on the seawall and is always free. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. today. Please bring your own fishing pole as the Marina’s staff will provide bait and prizes.
The Free Family Sand Sculpture Contest sponsored by the Gulfport Recreation Division will take place from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. on Gulfport’s very own Municipal Beach. The theme is “Patriotic”, so bring your own tools and supplies, registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Winners will be announced at 12:15 p.m.
Welcome local businesses, organizations, family and friends in the City of Gulfport Independence Day Parade at 6 p.m. Bring your red, white and blue and have some fun celebrating the 4th of July! The best viewing location is directly in front of the Casino at 6 p.m.
A welcome by the Gulfport Mayor and City Councilmember’s. Northwest of the Casino steps. Immediately following the parade.
Live music from the New Horizons Band of Gulfport as they perform patriotic music on the Casino Deck area at 7 p.m.
At 9 p.m., a phenomenal fireworks display will launch from the Williams Pier. The best viewing location is Gulfport Beach.
Please visit https://mygulfport.us/july_4th_celebration for more information or to register for the parade. Last day to sign-up for the parade is Monday, June 27.

St. Pete Run the 4th
2022-07-04 07:00 - 09:30 | Spa Beach Park at the Pier, 615 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Gather your friends and family, and kick off your 4th of July celebrations with St Pete Run the 4th! This 5K FUN RUN showcases the amazing St Pete Pier, which opened in 2020, as well as St Pete’s scenic waterfront. The course is closed to traffic, but this event is NOT timed, so you can run or walk and enjoy the scenery.
Each runner will receive a patriotic run bib, and food from Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen and Astro ice cream included in the entry fee. The custom designed St Pete Run the 4th shirt/tank is available for additional purchase when registering, and net proceeds from shirt sales will go towards a portable generator for the St Pete Youth Farm.
