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SPB Spring Concert Series- The Spazmatics
2021-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The St. Pete Beach Parks & Recreation Department is rocking & rolling this spring with our NEW Spring Concert Series featuring: The Black Honkeys, Classic Rock Revival – A tribute to Doobie Brothers & Santana, New York Legends – A tribute to Billy Joel, Barry Manilow & Neil Diamond and The Spazmatics! This is a ticketed event, each ticket allows entry for up to 6 people per ticket, any group larger than 6 must purchase an additional ticket. Social Distancing between each group is required. For more information please visit www.spbrec.com or call us at 727-363-9245
Each Concert is from 7-9pm with the park opening at 6pm. Food and drinks are permitted but please be responible.

Gulfport First Friday Art Walk
2021-05-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-04-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage our arts loving community in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. 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. Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more.

For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/

Broadyway on the Beach
2021-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States

Gulfport Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
2021-05-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Gulfport Lions Club, 7630 Tifton Drive South, Gulfport, FL, 33711, United States
On Saturday, May 1st from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. the Lions Club of Gulfport FL. Foundation, Inc. located at 4630 Tifton Drive South behind the Gulfport Marina, is serving another tasty pancake breakfast.
Following all CDC guidelines, Lion’s members and volunteers will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, link sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice all for $8.00. Children under the age of 12 can eat for half price. Seating will be limited to 50% capacity.
In addition to indoor seating, we will also have outdoor seating and to-go meals available.
Lions Club of Gulfport, FL. Foundation Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization meeting the many needs of those less fortunate in the Gulfport and surrounding areas. The following are some of the organizations supported by the Foundation:
• Gulfport Police Christmas Program
• Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry
• Gulfport Local Youth Sports
• SE Guide Dogs
• Lions Eye and Tissue Bank,
• Eye and glaucoma exams and
treatments for qualified Gulfport
residents.
Gulfport Lions have proudly served our community since 1948 and we thank you for your support. Won’t you come and join us and find out what this service club is all about?

Southeastern Guide Dogs 2021 St. Petersburg Walkathon
2021-05-01 | Demen’s Landing, Bayshore Drive SE & 2nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
NEW DATE! This event scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2021 has moved to May 1, 2021! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your dogs, and bring your friends’ dogs to our 2021 Walkathon. The Walkathon is Southeastern Guide Dog’s largest fundraiser of the year with a 2021 goal of raising one million dollars. Proceeds help us breed, raise, train, and match our amazing dogs with people with vision loss, veterans with disabilities, and children with significant challenges such as vision loss or the loss of a parent in the military. Please visit GuideDogsWalkathon.org prior to event for current schedule and location.

CASA Art Auction
2021-04-29 05:00 - 19:00 | Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Join us for CASA’s first in-person event since 2020! We’re partnering with local artists to create an empowerment themed auction. Come have a beer with us and bid on some incredible pieces of art. This event will be outside with COVID-19 precautions.
To RSVP, email nbrzak@casa-stpete.org.

The 28th Annual Old Salt King of the Beach
2021-04-29 - 2021-05-01 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
The 28th Annual Old Salt King of the Beach is the oldest, richest, most fun-filled Kingfish tournament and festival in the United States. This 3 day waterfront festival is fun for everyone. There are over 50 vendors selling marine related goods, food and drinks. Thursday we have raffles, silent auctions and more, Friday night we have live music and don’t miss the fish weigh in on Saturday.
This event is April 29- May 1, 2021, 5-10pm each day.

St. Pete Beach Library Grand Opening Week
2021-04-27 - 2021-05-01 | St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Tuesday, April 27-Saturday, May 1 we will be celebrating the Grand Re-opening of the Library! Join us for daily events! See the calendar for more details.

MFA's Painting in the Park Reimagined
2021-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The MFA’s annual arts event is connecting with the community in a new way! This year, in lieu of painting in the park, we’ve assembled 500 art kits to give away to 500 kids across St. Pete, allowing them to experience the art at the MFA in a fun and creative way. The kits are focused on four paintings on loan from the Art Bridges foundation, and include lesson guides, art-making supplies and a family pass to the MFA. To distribute the kits, we are proud to partner with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, Cultured Books, Brookwood Florida, NOMAD Art Bus, and others. A select number of kits will also be distributed outside the MFA on April 24 from 10-11:30 am.

Nan Colton Returns as Mrs Tidbit
2021-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Nan Colton returns LIVE via ZOOM

Mrs. Tidbit, a vivacious widow (a fictitious character created by playwright Nan Colton), tells all about living in St Petersburg in the 1920s. Join us for this light-hearted event from the comfort and safety of your home.

If you have ever wondered about what it was like to live in 1925 during prohibition, when the bridges and the railroads leading south from St Petersburg to Gulfport were being completed and everybody was encouraged “for their health” to retire to the Sunshine State – then this narrative of a fun journey into another time period is bound to be fascinating, entertaining and thought provoking.

Mrs. Tidbit, a loquacious and vivacious widow (a fictitious character created by playwright Nan Colton), tells all about the goings on, goings out and about, and the ups and downs of living in the Sunshine City during the “Roaring 20’s”.
Performed by local playwright, director, storyteller, actress and arts educator, who will appear in period costume.

Special addition: At the close of the presentation you may post your questions in the CHAT ROOM to be answered by either MRS TIDBIT or the presenter and playwright NAN COLTON.

The show will be 35-45 minutes long followed by a lively Q & A. This is a virtual Zoom event so please purchase your reservation to attend today. You will receive your invitation link via email. We will begin sending the event links two weeks prior to the event.

Tickets are $20 in advance at Eventbrite.com
(plus a small convenience fee)

ONLINE TICKETS HERE – $21.19

The Don Cesar Earth Day Celebration
2021-04-22 - 2021-04-25 | The Don Cesar, 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Reconnect with the Sun, Sand, and Sea during the Don Cesar’s 4-day Earth Day Event!
Click here to see a daily event schedule.

Spring in the EDGE District
2021-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | EDGE Business District Association, MLK Street to 16th Street, and 1st Avenue North to 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33733, United States
This Sunday, April 18, from 10 am until 5 pm, the EDGE District welcomes all to its newest event, Spring in the EDGE. This free event is a shop & stroll created to support the many unique boutiques and other small businesses across the district’s seven-block length. Guests are encouraged to play “EDGE BINGO” during the event, filling in squares on their bingo cards by visiting the identified businesses and supporting them with a social media posts or purchases. Winners will take home more than $1000 in prizes.

In addition, event guests will receive in-store giveaways, raffles, and discounts throughout the day at twenty of the EDGE District’s businesses, including boutiques, galleries, shops, restaurants, and bars.

The first three hundred guests to check in at this event will also receive a free event tote bag with even more special offers. The first five hundred guests to check in will get a free card to play the EDGE BINGO game. The check-in point is the EDGE Animal Hospital at 913 1st Ave. N.

Due to continuing COVID concerns, all guests are asked to wear face masks throughout this event and adhere to in-store safety policies.

For a list of directions, available parking, participating businesses, and event specials, please go to edgedistrict.org/spring-in-the-edge or scan the QR code below.

This event is hosted by the EDGE Business District Association, an award-winning, accredited Main Street America™ and Florida Main Street that plans, promotes, and advocates to sustain an eclectic, vibrant EDGE District community while preserving its unique character. The district runs from MLK Street to 16th Street, and 1st Avenue North to 1st Avenue South in St. Petersburg. For more information, please see edgedistrict.org.

Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire
2021-04-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Welcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.

For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/indiefaire/

City of Madeira Beach Hurricane Expo
2021-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Madeira Beach City Hall, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Please join us for the Hurricane Preparedness Expo. Meet with City representatives, local organizations, and businesses who will provide information on to help you prepare before, during, and after a storm. This event is open to all members of the coastal communities.

FREE EVENT
GUEST SPEAKERS
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
PREPAREDNESS INFORMATIONPICK UP FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING
& ACCESS PASSES

Facebook Event : Click Here
Watch the Hurricane Seminar Live: Click Here
Submit a question for the Hurricane Seminar: Click Here

Vendor spaces available. For more information contact the Madeira Beach Recreation Department at recreation@madeirabeachfl.gov or 727-392-0665

City of Dunedin Arbor Day Tree Give-away
2021-04-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Achieve Credit Union Corporate Headquarters, 1659 Achieva Way, Dunedin, FL, 34698, United States
Arbor Day Tree Give-Away
Saturday, April 17, 2021
8:00 am (while supplies last)
Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters
Join the City of Dunedin in celebrating Arbor Day! The City of Dunedin on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department and City Arborist, Craig Wilson, will be hosting the annual Arbor Day Tree Give-Away event. Dunedin residents (with proof of residency) will receive two 3-gallon trees while supplies last.
Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicle as you drive through to pick up your trees from City staff. Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines and health and safety requirements. City staff will have hand sanitizer available and will be wearing face coverings/masks.
2021 Arbor Day Giveaway Trees (while supplies last):
· American Elm
· Bald Cypress
· Black Tupelo
· Common Persimmon
· Crape Myrtle – Natchez White
· Crape Myrtle – Muskogree Lavender
· Fringetree
· Red Cedar
· Red Maple
· Rusty Blackhaw
· Southern Live Oak
· Southern Slash Pine
View photos and characteristics of these trees
For more information, please contact the City of Dunedin Arborist at 727-298-3279.
Event location:
Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters
1659 Achieva Way
Dunedin, FL 34698

SPB Spring Concert Series- New York Legends Tribute
2021-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States

Coffee with a Sea Turtle Scientist
2021-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program has documented sea turtle nesting activity on southwest Florida beaches for almost four decades.
During our next Coffee with a Scientist, join Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Jake Lasala as he shares research highlights, findings and upcoming plans for studying elusive male marine turtle populations. Stay and chat with Dr. Lasala during a casual Q&A.

What: Virtual Coffee with a Scientist: “Exploring the Role of the Elusive Male Sea Turtle in Nesting Trends for the Future”
When: Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 10 a.m. ET
How to connect: RSVP below and we’ll provide you a Zoom video conference link

St. Pete 2nd Saturday Art Walk
2021-04-10 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District and downtown Waterfront Arts District invite you to visit their studios and galleries on Saturday, April 10th at various times throughout the day.
COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue.
If you do visit an ArtWalk venue this week or on Saturday, be prepared to follow THEIR guidelines for entry into their establishment. Please note that each venue has different Saturday hours.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Download a PDF of these venues here!

First Friday Art Market
2021-04-09 | Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Join Creative Clay for our First Friday Art Market, presented by our Pinellas County Schools’ Transition students. This outdoor market will feature handmade original art, cards, ceramics, and more. Live music by Emily Turnage and Baja’s Southern Food and Catering will highlight the event. Don’t forget to wear your mask!

Easter at Tradewinds Island Resorts
2021-04-04 | Tradewinds Island Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
The TradeWinds Island Grand will be serving Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner at their Palm Court Italian Grill restaurant.
These special menus will be served on Sunday, Apr. 3. Brunch is available from Noon-2:30 p.m. For dinner, a special Easter menu will be available, as well as their full dinner menu. Dinner is available from 5:30-10 p.m. Menus can be viewed here and are also attached.
To make reservations for Palm Court Bistro, please call 727-363-2358.

Gulfport Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt
2021-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States

St. Pete Beach Underwater Egg Hunt & Chalk-Lit Competition
2021-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Underwater Egg Hunt
Join us at the St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center for a hopping good time! Registration begins March 20th, for more information call 727-363-9264
When: April 3rd
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $5
Chalk-Lit Competition
Our Spring sidewalk chalk competition is back! Registration begins March 1st
When: April 3rd
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: FREE
Registration for Chalk-Lit Sidewalk Competition PDF

see, sip & shop presented by neiman marcus
2021-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Dali, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
a fundraising event for fashion design at the dalí
In this fundraising event at Neiman Marcus, guests will enjoy two hours of private shopping within the luxurious International Plaza store while sipping light beverages and enjoying hors d’oeuvres. Attendees can also view a special display of the winning area high school student designs from this year’s Fashion Design at The Dalí program alongside trends of the season on Neiman Marcus models.
100% of the ticket sales to this event plus a portion of store sales generated from attendee’s purchases at the event benefit The Dalí Museum’s educational programs. Come ready to view, sip and shop in support of The Dalí.
Tickets for this event are limited to control capacity as a health and safety precaution. Attendees are required to following health & safety precautions of the Neiman Marcus store, including wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing throughout the store.
Tickets: $50 (tickets support The Dalí’s educational programs)
Location: Neiman Marcus International Plaza, 2223 N. Westshore Blvd, Tampa

Rays Baseball Drive to Opening Day Celebration
2021-03-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
The Tampa Bay Rays will host Drive to Opening Day, a new drive-thru event in the Tropicana Field parking lots that replaces the team’s annual Fan Fest. Presented by Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, Drive to Opening Day will take place on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
With COVID-19 still prevalent in the Tampa Bay area, the Rays have transformed the preseason event into a drive-thru concept with giveaways, experiences and photo opportunities from fans’ cars. Fan hosts, DJs and mascots Raymond and DJ Kitty will be on hand at stations throughout the event.
To participate in Drive to Opening Day, fans can claim a free ticket for a designated time slot at RaysBaseball.com/Drive, starting on Thursday, March 18 at 10 a.m. Season Members will have the opportunity to claim tickets before the general public.
Tickets reserved in advance are free. If space is still available, fans who arrive on the day of the event without a reservation can enter by making a $10 donation to the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund.
“Fan Fest is a fan favorite at Tropicana Field,” said Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services Eric Weisberg. “The event is evolving to make sure that fans can still celebrate the excitement of the upcoming season—and the success of 2020—in an engaging and safe way.”
For safety and convenience, fans will not need to leave their vehicle for any of the activities and can choose a specific time slot to avoid long lines of cars.
Among the activities and experiences at the event, fans will have the opportunity to take pictures with the American League Championship trophy, wave to Tampa Bay Rowdies mascots Pete and Pinnie and see the Rowdies Eastern Conference Championship trophy while inside their vehicles. The Rowdies station will also feature a limited-edition giveaway. In addition, WDAE’s Zac Blobner and Nick Wize will broadcast live from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A snack station will have light ballpark fare for fans as they drive. Additional activity stations include presence from Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, FOX Sports Sun, Visit St. Pete Clearwater, Outback Steakhouse and Hooters.
The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund will sell mystery game-used baseballs and mystery autographed baseballs, with all proceeds benefiting the foundation. Mystery game-used baseballs are $20, while mystery autographed baseballs are $40. Fans can also visit RaysBaseball.com/Auctions from March 26-28 to purchase team-issued shirts, caps, helmets and jerseys, also benefiting the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund. Items purchased online will be shipped. The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization and the official charity of the Rays and Rowdies, is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need within our community, focusing primarily on education, youth development, wellness and social responsibility. For more information about the Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund, visit RaysBaseball.com/Community.
Fans will also have the opportunity to donate to 10 Tampa Bay and Feeding Tampa Bay’s Cereal for Summer Drive, which works to fight hunger during the summer school break and benefits families in the Tampa Bay community. Suggested donations include cereal, breakfast bars, granola and oatmeal. Each household that donates will receive a surprise Rays promotional item.
At the conclusion of the drive-thru event, fans may park and exit their vehicles in a designated section of the parking lot to speak to Rays Ticket Sales Representatives or shop in the Rays Republic Team Store.
The Rays are committed to keeping fans and staff safe during the Drive to Opening Day event. Face masks are required while vehicle windows are down and any time outside a vehicle.
Information courtesy of Rays Baseball.

Gulfport’s Art in the Yard Sale
2021-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Various Locations in Gulfport, Gulfport, FL, United States
It’s time to showcase original art created by you in Gulfport’s Art in the Yard Sale, Saturday, March 27 (rain date, Sunday, March 28). You can have your art sale at your Gulfport residence. Do not miss this tremendous opportunity to have your Gulfport address listed on Google Maps for added visibility. For your Gulfport address to be added you can fill out the online form at https://mygulfport.us/gulfport-art-in-the-yard.

The Gulfport Art in the Yard map is available online at https://mygulfport.us/gulfport-art-in-the-yard and the addresses will be listed in the Gabber on Thursday, March 25. Deadline to submit is Friday, March 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory Presents 'A Night in the Cafe'
2021-03-26 - 2021-03-28 | St. Peterburg Ballet Conservatory, 1500 58th Street South, Gulfport, FL, 33709, United States
“A Night at the Cafe” by Servy Gallardo
March 26-28, 2021
By St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory
At SPBC Blue Theater / Jonathan & Sarah Bailie Studio, 1500 58th Street South, Gulfport 33707
Join St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory for an unforgettable production of professional dancing by SPBC to the timeless music of Michael Buble set to all-original choreography by artistic director, Servy Gallardo!
Ticket allotment is set for 1/3 of capacity so get your tickets now! We expect to sell out all shows as we safely welcome back our community!
Dancers include professional artists from the Cleveland Ballet, Covington Pearson and St. Petersburg native, Jonas Godwin.

Friday, March 26, 7:00pm, $75
Saturday, March 27, 2:00pm, $25/$15
Saturday, March 27, 7:00pm, $75
Sunday, March 28, 3:00pm, $25/$15

Evening shows are black-tie preferred for the Gala Experience. Those shows also feature a pre-show wine reception and after-show meet and greet with our dancers.
Masks are to be worn by all guests at all times while inside the theater and facilities for the safety of our dancers, staff, families and patrons. We appreciate your cooperation.

Black Skimmer Workshop
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Please join us on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual Black Skimmer workshop to learn about these charismatic seabirds!

Audubon Florida is offering a free, virtual Black Skimmer Workshop on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. to learn about these charismatic seabirds!
One of the most unusual seabirds you’ll ever see, black skimmers are sure to capture your attention when out during your evening beach stroll. During this workshop, we will learn how they can lay their eggs and raise their chicks on sandy beaches during the peak of summer, and how exactly they catch fish without crash-landing into the water. We will also discuss their habitat loss and how we can work together as a community to help them survive.
This is a free workshop open to residents of Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, and other nearby communities! You must register on the Meeting Registration page to participate in the workshop.

Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire
2021-03-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Welcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! Making its debut on Beach Boulevard on October 17, 2020, Gulfport’s Third Saturday IndieFaire is an exciting new addition to the monthly calendar for arts lovers in Pinellas County.
IndieFaire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.
Third Saturday IndieFaire is curated by a committee selecting participants that expresses the vibrant, evolving and diverse creative community of Gulfport and the region. It’s a fun, family-friendly event with live music, street performers, and uniquely designed-for-the-occasion morsels created by our local restaurants for dine-in or walk about eating.
We welcome you to become a part of our evolving creative community in a safe and socially distanced manner. 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.
IndieFaire runs from 5-9pm on the third Saturday of each month.

Best Seat in the House, A Chair-ity Auction
2021-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Tiki Bar & Grill, 5519 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Benefiting the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation, 16 local artists have adorned 10 chairs & 6 windows to to be auctioned off! Don’t miss this fun event! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3670728146385933.
