Paradise News Magazine

14th Annual Taste of IRB
2021-11-06 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | Chic-a-Si Park, 4th Ave N & 2nd Street, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, 33785, United States
The Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association and the City of Indian Rocks Beach present the 14th Annual Taste of IRB on Saturday, November 6th, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Chic-a-Si Park located at 4th Avenue and 2nd Street, (between Crabby Bill’s and Holiday Inn Harbourside) Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

More than 20 local restaurants and businesses will be offering their specialties such as scuba sliders, crab bisque and delectable desserts as well as gift items including hand-blown glass, jewelry and cards made by local artisans.
There will be great live entertainment by North to South so be ready to dance the night away. Over the years the Taste of IRB has been drawing crowds of nearly 8,000 patrons. Admission to this popular event is FREE!

There will be a raffle for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in participating restaurant gift certificates, GreenTown Kids will be holding a 50/50 raffle. and the IRB Rotary Club will be back again this year with their popular Super Bowl ticket raffle.
Bring beach chairs or blankets and plan to spend a wonderful evening (rain or shine) listening to great live music by North 2 South throughout the night while sampling the best fare Indian Rocks has to offer! There will be some chairs available provided by IRB Chairs.
The Homeowners Association will be selling beer and wine and the Beach Community Food Pantry will be selling water and sodas sponsored by Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty. Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue Department (PSFRD) will be selling their famous Firehouse Chili to raise funds for local food banks.
Participating Vendors: The Original Crabby Bill’s – Pipo & Betty’s – Jake’s Cantina – Cafe de Paris Bakery – Island Cove Beads & Gallery – Rotary Club of IRB – The Pie Factory – Baystar Catering – Chicago Jaqx Pizzeria Grill and Tap – Guppy’s on the Beach – Beach Art Center – Caddy’s Indian Shores – Pajano’s Pizza – IRB Glass Co., – Broke and Bored – Coco Crush – Roxy Chantal Jewelry – Canalagans – Deborah the Painter – VIP Mexican – Rick Daddy’s Eatin’ Fresh – Made by Melissa – Grouper’s on the Gulf – Havana Harry’s – ShopDog Woodworking – Bill Woerner Photography – Furman Marketing.
All other proceeds go back to the community through the Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association.

Please No Dogs or Coolers! Parking in the Downtown area of Indian Rocks Beach around the event is limited, parking is available in the Calvary Episcopal Church lot at 1615 1st Street, a free shuttle will be available to take you back and forth to the event.

Evening for the Bay
2021-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Join Tampa Bay Watch as they meander back in time for cool breezes, a relaxed vibe, groovy drinks, fabulous food, and nifty entertainment!
In recognition of the ongoing pandemic, Tampa Bay Watch is limiting attendance* to Evening for the Bay to 250 guests this year. Additionally, they will take full advantage of our beautiful location and enjoy the majority of the evening outdoors. Tampa Bay Watch will adhere to current CDC guidelines for this event.

*Please note: for the safety of all, we are not selling individual tickets this year. The 4-pack of tickets is available for smaller group attendance.
Please reach out to Molly Robison, mrobison@tampabaywatch.org or 727-867-8166, ext. 232, with any questions or to design a customized sponsorship package.

7th Annual Chowder Challenge
2021-11-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The Chowder Challenge is back and looking for competitors!
The 7th Annual Chowder Challenge is back on November 7th, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Horan Park.
This fundraiser for the Veterans of South Pinellas County is a chowder and soup cook-off with the area’s best chefs and restaurants. In addition to a military induction ceremony and salute to the veterans, there will be live music, beer and wine, raffles, and a silent auction!
Visitors vote for their favorite to win People’s Choice while a panel of chefs determine who wins Best Chowder, Best Non-Chowder, and the best overall for the acclaimed Golden Ladle.
This event always has an impressive lineup of over 20 competitors and we expect to bounce back stronger after this past year! We are looking for more chefs and restaurants to join in on the fun!
Email mkaylor@stpetebeach.org for more information!
Chowder Challenge Online Registration Form
To purchase tickets follow this link: Catalog – City of St. Pete Beach
The Veterans of South Pinellas County Sponsor The 2021 – 7th Annual Chowder Challenge & More flyer (PDF)

St. Pete Run Fest
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-14 | Downtown St. Petersburg, Beach Dr NE & 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
St. Pete Run Fest is three days of festival fun, including running events, The Rollin’ Oats Wellness Market and Café, post-race food catered by Outback Steakhouse, music, and craft beer from local breweries. With distances for kids, beginners and seasoned runners, there’s plenty to entertain the entire family in the Sunshine City, St. Petersburg, Florida. Enjoy beautiful views of Tampa Bay, while participating in this ocean-friendly event. No single-use plastics at St. Pete Run Fest!

Arts Annual 2021 Weekend
2021-11-13 - 2021-11-14 | The Gallery at Creative Pinellas Courtyard, 12211 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL, 33778, United States
On Saturday and Sunday, November 13th and 14th, Creative Pinellas will host our Arts Annual Weekend, virtual festival, and fundraiser featuring leading Pinellas County artists and performers. Historically an evening gala, Creative Pinellas is pivoting in 2021 to an outdoor affair in our courtyard with the addition of dance, music, poetry, food trucks, live painters, and a gallery exhibition with over 100 art pieces on display and available for sale.
The Arts Annual group exhibition will return to the Gallery at Creative Pinellas November 11th through December 19th, 2021. The exhibition will feature the artwork of over 30 artists, from innovative up-and-coming creators to internationally recognized artists. From the beginning, Creative Pinellas has invited former Professional and Emerging Artist Grantees to exhibit their work or perform live. As part of the 2021 Arts Annual events, the exhibit will also be accessible to the public remotely, in an online gallery. The virtual gallery is an immersive experience, allowing visitors to walk through a virtual space from their cell phone, tablet, or desktop computer. The artwork will be available for purchase both in the gallery at Creative Pinellas and online.
Featured performers and live artists include Helen French, EMIT Trio, Ricardo Delgado, Linda Costa, Alex Jones, Jon Ditty, Victoria Jorgensen, Jujmo, Tenea D. Johnson, the Ukulele Society, Amy Collins, Tom Sivak, and Sheila Cowley.
Tickets for Arts Annual Weekend are available at Artsannual.org for $10 (single event) and $25 (weekend pass) per person. Ticket purchase includes admission to the Arts Annual Weekend events at its physical location in the courtyard at the Gallery. Creative Pinellas is accepting donations of any amount.

Wellness Challenge 22: Veterans Celebration
2021-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 | The Centre St. Pete Beach, 7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The Centre SPB and Triverde Health has collaborated with Flag Hero,1620 Marine, Florida Cannabis Coach and their team to organize this day of appreciation for all who serve and have served our country along with their families and supporters.
The purpose of this annual Veterans event is to conduct and demonstrate how to perform a proper flag retirement ceremony, provide education and awareness about PTSD and Veteran suicide. The flag retirement ceremony will be performed by our very own MacDill Air force Honor Guard and will be open to the public at no charge. There is a FREE outdoor component to the event and a ticketed indoor component. We will have guest speakers educating on topics to help our Veterans such as natural remedies to combat depression and the benefits of medical marijuana.
Why is it called Wellness Challenge 22? We are challenging our community to take 22 deep breaths a day as a mindful and meditation practice to improve mental health!
Two Part Event Schedule:
10 – 4pm : Free outdoor flag retirement ceremony (10 – 12), vendors and music
12 – 4pm : Indoor ticketed event with general admission tickets and VIP tickets. Inside of The Centre there will be guest speakers providing education, demonstrations, live music, vendors, sponsors, food and give-a-ways
Thanks to the generosity and support of our Sponsors and Vendors we are pleased to announce:

Pre-Sale General Admission Tickets are Complimentary up to November 5th,2021.
Saturday November 6th – November 12th Tickets are $5

Minimize the line and get in with pre-ticket registration!
At the door Ticket Pricing $10
VIP Pre-Purchase Only: $75
VIP will include:

Event T-shirt
Premium cooler bag with swag

VIP only food pick area Provided by Kuba En La Playa:

Pork Sliders
Mini Cubans
Yucca Fries
Bacon Wrapped Plantains
Vegan Empanada
Sangria
$25 gift card from Kuba!!!

2 options of VIP rooms:

Medicated VIP room
Non medicated VIP room

St. Pete Fools Charity Ride 2021
2021-11-13 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Pete Beach, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
A local social club of businessmen and entrepreneurs dubbed the “St Pete Fools” is hosting a local charity ride to raise funds for The Kind Mouse, Alpha House of Pinellas County, and the Daystar Life Center. The ride is set to take place on Saturday, November 13th at 12:00 pm with The Toasted Monkey as the meet-up location. The members of the St Pete Fools along with local residents and community members will partake in a St. Pete Police Department escorted ride throughout the St. Petersburg area, with breaks and stops at local businesses. There will be motorcycles, commemorative t-shirts for sale, a 50/50 raffle, and an after-party celebration at The Toasted Monkey on St. Pete Beach.
The public can register to participate for $15 per person. The proceeds from the charity ride will benefit the charities through tangible donations.
What: St. Pete Fools Charity Ride 2021
Where: The Toasted Monkey, 678 75th Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
When: November 13th, 2021, at 12:00pm
Details: A charity ride featuring motorcycles, commemorative t-shirts for sale, a 50/50 raffle, and an after the celebration at Toasted Monkey in St. Pete Beach. Registration fee is $15 per person and the proceeds will benefit The Kind Mouse, Alpha House, and the Daystar Life Center
For more details, visit The St. Pete Fools Social Club website: https://stpetefools.com/

Sanding Ovations presents Sandlantis
2021-11-18 - 2021-11-21 | Treasure Island, Treasure Island, FL, United States
Treasure Island, Florida’s sand sculpture capital, hosts Sandlantis, A Sand Sculpting Exhibition and Competition
All it takes is a pile of sand, some buckets of water, and lots of imagination to build a masterpiece — at least for master sculptors who return to Treasure Island for Sanding Ovations presents Sandlantis, a Sand Sculpting Exhibition and Competition from November 18-21, 2021.
The masterful exhibition of sand sculpting talent at the world-class level is the big appeal, supplemented by the sponsor sculptures created by Treasure Island’s own Meredith and Dan Doubleday of Sanding Ovations professional sand sculptors. Sanding Ovations welcomes sculptors Sue McGrew, Deborah Barrett-Cutulle, Melineige Beauregard, Manuel Campos, Damon Meri, Abe Waterman and Bruce Philips who will be creating Sandlantis.
There is plenty of room to spread out at the beach food court, beer garden and arts and crafts marketplace. Kites and night fly’s provided by Windworks of Madeira Beach. Fireworks on Saturday evening at 10:00 PM and local music and entertainment make Sandlantis a must-see event while visiting Treasure Island.
Sanding Ovations presents Sandlantis, a Sand Sculpting Exhibition and Competition is free and open to the public. For sand sculptor bio’s, and other information, visit www.sandingovationsmasterscup.com or call Treasure Island Parks & Recreation at 727-547-4575 ext. 237.
Attendees are encouraged to practice social distancing.
This year, join us for a second weekend of more sandtastic fun from Friday, November 26th to Sunday, November 28th, 10 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

4th Annual St. Pete BikeFest
2021-11-18 - 2021-11-21 | OCC Road House & Museum, 10575 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL, 33762, United States
OCC Road House and Bert’s Barracuda will host erform on two stages throughout the weekend, with nightly headline acts that include Saving Abel & Saliva (Thursday), chart-topping country act Lo Cash (Friday), and rockers Night Ranger (Saturday). Also performing throughout the weekend will be favorites Tobacco Rd Band and Autograph. There will be live music on two alternating stages all day Thursday through Sunday until 6 p.m. The afternoon concerts are complimentary, while the evening headliner concerts are ticketed.

Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers fame will rev things up Saturday, Nov. 20, along with a bike show featuring more than 200 cycles presented by Full Throttle magazine. Vendors Row (Thursday-Saturday) will feature the latest bike gear, clothing and accessories. Food and drink specials will be offered throughout the event.

St. Pete BikeFest has partnered with RumFish Beach Resort, a TradeWinds resort, to offer festival goers a special three-night package for two with rates as low as $720 per package. Packages include various extras such as discounted accommodations, VIP concert tickets nightly, guaranteed motorcycle parking at OCC Road House during the nightly national acts, and beach bar crawl entries. To book the RumFish Beach Resort package, please visit TradeWinds BikeFest packages.

The St. Pete BikeFest is free and open to the public, but nightly headliner concerts are ticketed. Pricing options include the following

General Admission: $10 one-day ticket or $50 three-day ticket; includes ticket to concert(s)
VIP: $50 one-day ticket or $125 three-day ticket; includes ticket to concert(s) with roped off VIP area and closer view
Super VIP: $100 one-day ticket or $250 three-day ticket; includes ticket to concert(s) with exclusive roped off front of stage view area for headlining acts

South Pasadena Holiday Tree Lighting
2021-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Bay View Park, 7054 Sunset Dr S, South Pasadena, FL, 33707, United States

SACRED LANDS Outdoors Concert
2021-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Sacred Lands, 1620 Park Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
SACRED LANDS (a beautiful waterfront botanical garden and 501c3 org.) will hold its third concert this fall on Friday, November 19, 2021 in the OUTSIDE GARDEN AREA with the UNDERCOVER RASTA BAND performing on the dolphin stage.
Undercover Rasta composes and performs a rich mixture of soul, funk, pop and rock that is mostly rooted in REGGAE that sometimes have the sensibility of Lovers Rock; the smooth feel of Latin Jazz; the joy and happiness of Funk; and the thoughtfulness of Roots & Culture.
Please check out the band’s website & TAKE A LISTEN TO 14 SONGS ON THEIR WEBSITE: https://www.undercoverrasta.com/
The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. and seating will be limited to 50 people with a $15.00 admission. Reservations and prepayment required. You can prepay in several ways: 1) Visit the Sacred Lands website at www.sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org and use the Donate button to make your payment or send a check to Sacred Lands, 1620 Park St. N.,St. Petersburg, FL 33710. We will require that all COVID safety procedures be followed: maintaining safe distancing and masks to be worn except while eating at your table.
An optional homemade dinner will be available with a main entree, green salad, fruit, and brownies for $10.00. The dinner starts at 7:00. Please call or include in your dinner reservation at the same time as concert reservation so we have enough food available. Any other questions please contact the coordinator at 727-367-3592.
SEATING WILL BE LIMITED, SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS.
WEBSITE: www.sacredlandspreservationandeducation.org
Undercover Rasta was formed in 2016 by Paul Young and is based out of Palm Harbor, Florida. Our band won second place in the Best of the Bay contest due to our great fan support. The band consists of Paul Young – lead vocals, songwriter and guitar; Brett “Viking” Sharbaugh – bass; Howard Ingram – lead guitar, sax, ukele, backing vocals; Ric Sochor – drums; Doug “Doc” Hasell – harmonica; and Taino Puig – congas and percussion.
The band is made up of primarily “islanders”. Paul is from Jamaica. Taino is from Cuba. Brett is from the US Virgin Islands. Howard is from California. Doc is from Michigan (but recognizes Jamaica as his other home) and Ric is from South Carolina.

Holiday Lights & Rides in Largo Central Park
2021-11-25 - 2022-01-02 | Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL, 33771, United States
This family-friendly annual event presented by the City of Largo features dazzling holiday light displays, an enchanting carousel, and a seven-story Ferris wheel that offers a breathtaking aerial view of the 70-acre park and more than 2 million twinkling LED lights.
Park admission is free. Carousel and Ferris wheel rides are $5 each or 5 for $20.
Food and beverage vendors will also be on site.
Rides are open from 5 to 11 pm Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 2. The park lights up nightly at 6 pm.
For more information, call 727-587-6720.

Christmas in the Wild
2021-11-26 - 2021-12-30 | ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL, 33604, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable holiday treats, amazing wildlife and new festive adventures. This year is BIGGER, better, and brighter than ever, with six new illuminated zones of lights, festive entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.
Christmas in the Wild is a limited capacity event. Advanced purchase tickets and timed reservations are strongly encouraged and the only way to guarantee admission.

Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights in the Garden
2021-11-26 - 2022-01-03 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL, 33774, United States
Florida Botanical Gardens invites you to Holiday Lights in the Garden event from Friday, November 23 – Sunday, December 31, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. weather permitting.

Bright holiday lights will shine again in Pinellas County this year. The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation and Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources department look forward to sharing the beautiful lights that will be displayed at the 18th annual Holiday Lights in the Garden event at Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. The family-friendly event will run from Friday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Dec. 31, from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. A donation of $5 per person is suggested for guests over the age of 13.
More than 1 million lights will be displayed at Florida Botanical Gardens
• Santa will visit regularly through Dec. 23
• Event updates available via “Holiday Lights in the Gardens” Hotline: (727) 582-5800
New this year will be expanded pathways and displays following the Gardens’ newly opened Wetlands Walkway. More than 1 million twinkling, colorful LED lights of all shapes and sizes will attract visitors to the Gardens from near and far. The Train Guys will be back again for the opening weekend of the event and will have their trains in the Wedding Garden, surrounding this year’s new holiday tree.
Santa will visit regularly throughout the event through Dec. 23, but families looking to get a picture should call in advance to see which night he’ll attend.
Each evening of Holiday Lights in the Gardens includes fun food, drinks and ice cream. Fun seasonal items will be available from the Botanical Bounty Gift Cart, located on the main plaza, while all types of seasonal gifts and décor will be available in the Botanical Bounty Gift Shop, located in the main building. Both will be open nightly. To add to the sights and sounds, there will be nightly entertainment provided by local talent. Acts will be listed in the event’s weekly Play Bill.
Event updates will available via the “Holiday Lights in the Gardens” Hotline: (727) 582-5800 or at www.FLBGFoundation.org/events.
The event is the foundation’s most significant philanthropic effort each year, supporting the Florida Botanical Gardens’ maintenance, renovations and staffing. After the lights are put away, visitors are invited to return to the Gardens during the day to see their natural beauty.

Museum Store Sunday at the Dali Museum
2021-11-28 10:00 - 18:00 | The Dali, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
For the fifth consecutive year, more than 1,650 museum stores, representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia and 24 countries, will offer inspired shopping at museums and cultural institutions during Museum Store Sunday. The Museum Store at The Dalí Museum will participate in this signature annual initiative and join museum stores worldwide by offering unique gifts for the holiday season. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, shopping at The Dalí Museum store directly supports The Dalí’s mission to preserve and share Salvador Dalí’s legacy.
The Dalí Museum Store has the largest inventory of Dalí-inspired merchandise in the world with 85% of merchandise exclusive to The Dalí including apparel, home decor, books/catalogues and unique offerings from local artists. On Museum Store Sunday only, guests will receive a complimentary reusable shopping bag with any store purchase of $30 or more. Additionally, special surreal deals will be available on select merchandise.

Pass-a-Grille Woman's Club Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
2021-11-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Pass-a-Grille Woman’s Club, 2201 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The Extravaganza is less than one month away!!

Annual PAGWC Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, Paradise Style.

2201 Pass-A-Grille Way
Tuesday, November 30th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Escape the mall and shopping madness

Come to the PAG Woman’s Club for a shopping experience, paradise style.
Relax, mingle, and shop in a welcoming environment, full of holiday cheer.
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer.

We will have a beautiful selection of items for sale,
many only available once a year.
All offered by our local community,

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Bring your friends and family!
Spread the word. * a flyer is attached.

This event is not to be missed.
Parking is available at the PAG Marina (19th)

The Dalí Dozen Holiday Event
2021-12-01 18:30 - 21:00 | The Dali, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The Dalí Museum and their Zodiac Membership Committee celebrate the vibrant Tampa Bay arts scene by hosting The Dalí Dozen, featuring 12 up-and-coming artists in the region. Each of the artists was hand-selected by the Zodiac Committee members and invited to display their work during the exclusive event. Displays include photography, oil painting, sculptures and more. Guests will also have access to the Museum’s permanent collection of Salvador Dalí’s work and special exhibitions, Photographer Lee Miller: The Woman Who Broke Boundaries and Aimé Césaire: Poetry, Surrealism & Negritude during the event.
The Zodiac Membership Committee, who hosts this event, is an all-volunteer group that supports the mission of The Dalí by building meaningful relationships with members, fostering new interest in the membership program and helping to strengthen ties between the Museum, its members and the arts community.

St. Pete Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | City of St. Pete Beach, 33706
Grab your friends and family and spread the holiday cheer this year at the 2021 Holiday Boat Parade! Join us while we celebrate the holidays with the holiday lighted boat parade. A viewing party will be held at Horan Park featuring live music form Yacht Rock, a tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Al Johnson, and food vendors. The viewing party will be from 6pm-8pm.
The boat parade will start near Sea Hags at 6pm and work its way down towards the Bayway bridge. The parade will pass the Horan Park Viewing Party around 6:30 pm. The tree lighting ceremony will be at around 6:30 pm.
Want your boat to be apart of the parade? Contact Mariah Kaylor at mkaylor@stpetebeach.org or call 727-363-9245
Date: December 3rd
Free to attend!

South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | City of South Pasadena, City of South Pasadena, FL, 33706, United States
MarineMax is partnering with our City of South Pasadena to throw an exciting holiday weekend extravaganza! On Friday December 3rd meet them on the water with your decked out parade boat as we complete the parade loop and judges pick their favorite boats. Then on Saturday December 4th join us at our MarineMax St. Pete location for their award Docktail party, where we will hand out awards, enjoy food trucks and beverages galore. RSVP today to secure your spot.

Tierra Verde Tree Lighting Ceremony
2021-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Tierra Verde, 1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
The Tierra Verde Tree Lighting planning committee is excited to present the 2021 Tierra Verde Tree Lighting Event!
This event continues to be a great tradition celebrated on our island, and with your support, the December 4th event will be better than ever for our residents!
Please consider becoming a sponsor, vendor or donor.
Forms and payment options are available on our website: tierraverdeevents.wixsite.com/treelighting.
Our non-profit 501c3 corporation name is Tree Lighting Celebration of Tierra Verde, Inc.. (TLC for short) and our missions statement is:
To provide a family tree lighting event to the island of Tierra Verde every December to inspire traditions, community service, spirit, and unity.
As you consider becoming a sponsor, vendor or donor, please visit (and “Like”) us on Facebook @TVTreeLighting and on our website! And please contact me using the email link below if you have any questions.

Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Treasure Island, Treasure Island, FL, United States
Considered by many to be the largest lighted boat parade in Tampa Bay, boats will depart from The Club at Treasure Island (Marker 14), sail past the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge at 7 p.m. and end at 8:15 p.m. at John’s Pass. Viewing areas are the Treasure Island Golf Course at Treasure Bay, along the Treasure Island Causeway Bridge, and at John’s Pass. Rain day is Sunday, Dec. 5. For registration information, contact the Treasure Island Parks and Recreation Department, 727-547-4575 ext. 237 or email recreation@mytreasureisland.org.

Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Treasure Island, Treasure Island, FL, United States
The Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 at Treasure Bay Recreation Facility located at 10315 Paradise Boulevard. The Holiday Celebration begins at 5 p.m. with the Boat Parade leaving at 6:20 p.m. Watch the parade from a spectacular vantage point and participate in the events at Treasure Bay. A DJ, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, interactive entertainers, and food/beverage concessions will be available. For additional information, please call the Treasure Island Parks and Recreation Department at 727-547-4575, ext. 221. Rain date: Sunday, Dec. 5.

39th Annual Boley Centers Jingle Bell Run
2021-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | North Straub Park, 400 Bay Shore Drive, St. Petersburg, 33701, United States
bnaycrease #mentalhealthawareness by registering today!

We are excited to offer you two ways to get your Jingle Bell Run gear this year!

We will ship them to you for a nominal fee as soon as they come in (early November)!
You may pick your shirt up at one of our sites (stores will have shirts 11/26/2021 – 12/7/2021):

Boley Centers’ YOUR Neighborhood Store, 6163 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Boley Centers Administrative Offices, 445 31st St. N., St. Petersburg
Feet First, 4949 4th St. N., St. Petersburg
Fit2Run, 256 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg

You may also pick up your shirt(s) at the registration tent on race night!
The run begins at 7:30 PM and registration will open at 6:00 PM. Be sure to pick up your glow necklace from the glow necklace table near the registration tent! Come early and stay late to enjoy the holiday lights…we can’t wait to jingle with you!

Collectors Choice XIX “A Night At The Carlyle”
2021-12-09 18:30 - 23:00 | The Vinoy Renaissance, 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
In celebration of over 25 years of support of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, the Collectors Circle cordially invites you to Collectors Choice XIX “A Night At The Carlyle.” Take a trip back in time to old New York as the Vinoy Renaissance Sunset Ballroom transforms into the legendary setting of New York’s premier Carlyle Hotel.
Members and non-members alike can register for this festive Collectors Choice XIX “A Night At The Carlyle” event!
Enjoy cocktail hour with a signature cocktail, a seated gourmet dinner, art selection, and live music capped with our Winter Libations Pull featuring outstanding wines, whiskeys, overnight stays, and so much more. Dazzling live entertainment will be provided by award-winning New York performers Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, accompanied by bassist Mark Neuenschwander. They will be performing songs from the Great American Songbook, a canon of significant early 20th century popular songs and show tunes. From artists like Cole Porter to Carole King and Leonard Bernstein to Paul Simon, these songs will touch your heart, feed your memories, and keep your feet tapping!
The Vinoy Renaissance Sunset Ballroom
600 Snell Isle Blvd NE, St. Petersburg, Florida
New York-Style Cocktail Attire
Complimentary valet parking
Cole Porter Guest Ticket: $400 per person
Rodgers & Hammerstein Patron Ticket: $600 per person (Includes a special Performer’s CD)

Merry Beach Market
2021-12-11 14:00 - 20:00 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Holiday shopping embraces the “Buy Local” trend on Saturday, December 11, with the 3rd annual Merry Beach Market presented by the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce.
This family friendly event is from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m., at R.O.C. Park, 200 Rex Place on Madeira Beach. Over 50 Local vendors will delight holiday shoppers, Live entertainment will keep the energy level high, and food and beverage stands will be in place to help fuel the festive atmosphere. The market is also a collection site for The Christmas Toy Shop to help make the holidays brighter for local children. Better yet, the event is pet- and family-friendly, and will be held rain or shine.
Two special treats after the Merry Beach Market are having an ideal vantage point for viewing the start of the 54th annual Madeira Beach Lighted Boat Parade and the official lighting of the Madeira Beach Christmas Tree.
“The Merry Beach Market is the Chamber’s way of supporting our local vendors & businesses while providing a fun event leading up to the holidays,” said Chamber president Barry Rubin. “It offers the community a more relaxed holiday shopping experience, with the added ‘gift’ of seeing the lighted boat parade.”
🎁 Over 50 Local Vendors
🎁 Beer Garden
🎁 Food & Drinks
🎁 Live Entertainment All Day
🎁 Kids Zone
🎁 Photo Op’s with Santa
🎁 Lighted Boat Parade (6:30 pm)

Boca Ciega Yacht Club's 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
2021-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Gulfport, Gulfport, FL, United States
The Boca Ciega Yacht Club (BCYC), a not-for-profit organization, is announcing the 36th year of its Lighted Christmas Boat Parade which will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2020 beginning at 6:00 pm. BCYC conducts the boat parade to generate donations and other support for the Gulfport Police Department’s ‘Operation Santa’ charity which provides gifts to children whose Christmas’s would otherwise be less joyous without the generous support of the Gulfport community. This year will mark BCYC’s 21st year of proudly supporting this wonderful program.
The Annual Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is an all-volunteer event organized by the members of BCYC and their invited guests and is an event happily shared with the residents of Gulfport, South Pasadena, and St. Petersburg. Members spend many hours planning and decorating their boats for maximum enjoyment. We are again asking local businesses to help support our boat captains by donating gift certificates to be used as boat prizes. We’re proud of the fact that our boat captains all receive a prize for their hard work and bragging rights for their decorations. Last year’s winner, Lee Nell’s boat and crew MeeShee won for their “Buh-Bye 2020!” theme.
Please note that the parade route has changed again this year to accommodate the home ports of more of the parade participants. The parade will begin by entering the Gulfport Municipal Marina at approximately 6:00 pm. It will then travel past the William’s Pier & Casino in Gulfport, past the beaches and into the canals of Town Shores, Pelican Bay, Skimmer’s Point, Bayview Circle, past a portion of Kipps Colony and near PYCC, then along Dolphin Blvd to the Pasadena Golf Club Estates before swinging across the bay to Isla del Sol before returning to our slips.
There is an entry fee for each boat of two unwrapped toys or a monetary donation (checks must be made out to “Operation Santa”). Both sail and power boats are welcome to join in the fun and this event is open to both members and non-members. Registration is available online at http://www.sailbcyc.org/ChristmasBoatParade.
The BCYC family wishes you and your family a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Madeira Beach's Festival of the Lights Boat Parade
2021-12-11 18:30 - 21:00 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Madeira Beach’s lighted boat parade will happen Saturday December 11th. The parade begins in the American Legion at 6:30pm, travels all the fingers, and ends at John’s Pass ending approx 9:45/10pm.
Watch areas….
ROC Park – Join the kick off party on the seawall OR John’s pass has an evening of Holiday music and shopping with a late viewing of the parade.
Prizes for the best boats

Santa and Sirens
2021-12-16 18:30 - 19:30 | City of St. Pete Beach, 33706
St. Pete Beach’s Fire Engine will drive Santa through the neighborhoods spreading holiday cheer along with Christmas music on two special nights. December 15 starting at approximately 6:30pm, Santa will be visiting Belle Vista, Lido and North end of the City; December 16 Pass A Grille, Vina and Lazarillo neighborhoods. Routes do not include gated communities or dead-end streets.

Gulfport's 3rd Saturday IndieFaire Maker's Market
2021-12-18 13:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Head out to downtown Gulfport this Saturday, December 18th 1-9pm for a SPECIAL HOLIDAY extended 3rd Saturday IndieFaire Maker’s Market.
The Gulfport Merchants Chamber hosts Third Saturday IndieFaire in its arty downtown streets. This is an exciting new addition to the monthly calendar for craft lovers in Pinellas County.
IndieFaire features local art, hand made crafts and hand made goods designed by artisans from across our region.
Work ranges from jewelry & pottery to locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced setting along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.
IndieFaire-Maker’s Market boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with live music and street performers. There are more than a dozen restaurants to choose from, a few breweries and wine bars and some local music venues as well. Retail shops, galleries and ice cream shops are open late and ready to serve you! Whatever your interest, Gulfport’s IndieFaire-Maker’s Market is a great night come to Gulfport and indulge your senses.
IndieFaire runs from 5-9pm on the third Saturday of each month.
Art makers are welcome to submit an application and images of your work for selection. Click on the submission link below.

Indian Rocks Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2021-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Indian Rocks Beach
HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021
Line up converges at 6:45 P.M.
Approximately 200 yards South of the southern end of the Holiday Inn.
At 7:00 P.M. , the parade heads under the Walsingham Bridge finishing off at Harbor Drive North .
NO FEE TO ENTER. SEE ATTACHED ENTRY FORM
