Paradise News Magazine

43rd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
2021-01-14 - 2021-01-17 | Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The U.S. Boat Shows division of Informa Markets, the leading exhibitions organizer that owns and operates the world’s leading international boat and yacht events, announced today that the 43rd annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show will now take place from Jan. 14-17, 2021. Informa added that the four-day show, which is the largest and longest running boat show on the West Coast, will now be held in January permanently. The boat show previously took place in early December with the 43rd annual show originally scheduled for Dec 3-6.
“The decision to move the show dates to January is something we have been exploring with our loyal exhibitors over the years due to the busy holiday season and competing seasonal events in the area,” said Chris Fleming, Show Director and Director of Business Development for Informa Markets. “We have worked closely with the City of St. Petersburg to accommodate the new dates and are extremely pleased to make it official. We are confident that holding the show in January will create a better experience for visitors, exhibitors, and provide a greater benefit to the local community.”
For more than 40 years, the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show has sailed into the city’s downtown waterfront entertainment area, drawing thousands of boating enthusiasts and sailing lovers. With more than 400 power and sailboats, both on land and in-water, and nearly 250 exhibitors showcasing an impressive lineup of new boats and a wide selection of marine gear and accessories, and over 60 best in class (and typically standing room only) cruising and sailing seminars and educational workshops, the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show has become a testament to the Gulf Coast community’s thirst for boating and sailing. The boat show’s complimentary one-hour sailboat rides provided by Sailing Florida Charters and Kid’s Fishing Clinics, presented by Hook The Future, have also become signature highlights and popular among attendees.
Located between the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dalí Museum and the Mahaffy Theater, the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show’s central waterfront location provides a breathtaking setting and an ideal spot for locals and visitors to explore many of downtown St. Petersburg’s main attractions.
Informa Markets, which also produces the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world being held this October, recently introduced its newly enhanced health and safety standards, AllSecure. The AllSecure standards have been adopted industry-wide and raise the bar on safe, hygienic, productive, and high-quality organized event experiences. As such, all Informa events, including the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, will be organized in accordance with the new AllSecure standards, as well as all official government and local authority guidance and regulations.
For more information about the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, visit the website: www.stpeteboatshow.com. For images, videos, and press materials, contact informamedia@krepspr.com or visit the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show 2019 Digital Press Kit.
About the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show
The 43rd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast. The show takes place Thursday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2020 at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park (next to the Dali Museum) in St. Petersburg, Florida. For more information, visit: stpeteboatshow.com, facebook.com/StPeteBoatShow or twitter @stpeteboatshow.

The Dalí Museum’s 10th Building Anniversary
2021-01-11 | The Dali, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The original Dalí Museum opened in St. Petersburg in 1982 after community leaders rallied to bring the Morses’ superlative collection of Salvador Dalí works to the area. On January 11, 2011, The Dalí’s stunning new building opened. Designed by architect Yann Weymouth of HOK, the structure combines the rational with the fantastical: a simple rectangle with 18-inch thick hurricane-proof walls out of which erupts a large free-form geodesic glass bubble known as “The Enigma.”
In creating the building and gardens, we hoped to make a place of learning and enjoyment — a place that would amplify the meaning of Dalí’s work while making it accessible. Lastly, we hoped to inspire and give room for the imagination to wander. In short, we set out to make a physical metaphor in concrete, glass and living plants for Dalí’s art.
To celebrate the building’s decade-long existence, the Museum will be hosting a variety of onsite and online programming on January 11, 2021, including:

Volunteers positioned throughout the Museum to share information and answer questions on the building’s architecture and garden
Display cases highlighting the building’s construction and the last decade of exhibitions
Future-focused lectures
Readings from the Museum’s Wish Tree
Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Share your anniversary wishes and stories — be sure to tag #TheDali.

General admission tickets to the Museum are required to experience all onsite happenings. Tickets can be purchased here.
Take virtual tour of The Dalí Museum building here and read more about the Museum’s history & mission here.

St. Petersburg Second Saturday Art Walk
2021-01-09 | Various Location in St. Petersburg
The January 2021 Second Saturday ArtWalk is the perfect wat to ring in the New Year while supporting your community by purchasing unique art from your local art galleries and studios! 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, January 9 at various times throughout the day.
COVID guidelines will be in place at each individual venue. The ArtWalk trolleys will NOT be running this month due to not having enough space for social distancing.
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.
DOWNLOADABLE LIST OF ARTWALK GALLERIES OPEN OR OPEN ONLINE IN JANUARY

2021 Don CeSar Beach Polo Classic
2021-01-09 - 2021-01-10 | The Don Cesar, 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Experience the Don CeSar Beach Polo Classic on the Pink Palace’s private beachfront.
Saturday January 9, 2021
Two Full 3 on 3 Beach Polo Matches starting at 12pm and 2pm including 4 Chukkars each match. Matches include professional polo teams and scoring.
Sunday January 10, 2021
Two Full 3 on 3 Beach Polo Matches starting at 12pm and 2pm including 4 Chukkars each match. Matches include professional polo teams and scoring.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK A DISCOUNTED ROOM AT THE DON
The 2021 Beach Polo Classic will adhere to local mask ordinance requirements, this requires a mask to be worn when 6 ft of social distance is not possible between other parties. This includes masks during your time on the beach, as well as when entering all hotel public spaces and food and beverage service areas. Seating and general admission areas will be set and encouraged to adhere to 6 ft distancing. Sanitizing and hand washing stations will be available in designated areas.
Tournament zone will include both general admission and seated viewing areas. All seating and general admission viewing areas are first come first serve with prearranged advance purchase tickets. Attendees are not allowed to bring in outside food and beverage, coolers, beach chairs, and umbrellas. Pets are not permitted. Dining and beverage service will be available for sale throughout the event.
Parking is not included in ticket purchase. We encourage you to utilize public transportation or shared ride service both of which drop right at the Don CeSar. Paid parking is available but will be limited and based upon availability.

Gulfport First Friday Art Walk
2021-01-01 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | 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/

New Year's Day Beach Clean-up
2021-01-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Treasure Island, Treasure Island, FL, United States
New Year’s Day- Time for a fresh start, a clean beach, a clean slate! People will cover the entire length of TI beach for this clean-up!
Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/beach-clean-up-celebrating…
In partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB), we are dedicated to engaging community members to “adopt” an area of Treasure Island for beach cleanups. We have assigned areas with the hope that participants will help us cover the entire 3.82 miles of beach. With your help we will make the beach trash-free!
WHERE TO MEET: — Go to your chosen/ticketed location at 3:30 to begin clean up at your adopted location along Treasure Island Beach.
****At 5:00 PM the entire beach will be clean- Let’s walk to the shore line and raise our hands in celebration!****
WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear closed toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. We recommend a hat or sunglasses, too. Bring your PPE and reusable water bottles!
WHAT TO EXPECT: Bring your own supplies or we will provide trash bags and gloves if you need them – please contact Carrie to set up meeting place.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE WHILE YOU ARE THERE: Go to our event FB page and post a selfie or group shot indicating where you are, what you collected, and pix of other trash collectors you meet along the way!
-Please get back to me via FB or text with an approximate weight of the trash you collected.
**BONUS*** Any FB post during clean-up gets a goodie from Adopt A Beach and KPB! Post where you are so we can find you!
*Please note: there is no need to print your ticket to attend this event.*
If you have any questions, please contact Carrie at treasureislandadoptabeach@gmail.com or 215-694-6692.

SNOW DAYS at the Florida Aquarium
2020-12-26 - 2021-01-01 | The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The Florida Aquarium is safely bringing back one of Tampa Bay’s most popular Holiday traditions, Snow Days, with new and safe ways to play. From December 26-31st, guests can engage in a snowball-throwing contest on the Aquarium’s rooftop. Guests will be able to toss snowballs at “sea monster” targets, in order to fight ocean pollution. These targets will be made up of items that cause ocean pollution such as plastic bags or bottles.
This event is a great opportunity for kids and adults alike to enjoy real snow in Florida! This event will also feature real snow for guests to create their own snowman or snow creation. Snow will be falling on the outdoor plaza, and there will be socially distant dance parties where guests can enjoy the snow while listening to Holiday classics.
Visitors can enjoy Snow Days with extended hours at the Aquarium all week long from 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Aquarium has many other Holiday events to make the Holiday season special. Visit socially distant Santa at the Aquarium on December 19th from 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Santa will be inside of a “snow globe” which allows families to safely visit with Santa. Join us for Ugly Sweaters Under the Sea presented by Corona, for a 21+ night at the Aquarium on Friday, December 18. Guests will receive a Corona beverage or Holiday cocktail on us, will have all access to the Aquarium at night, and will have a snowball throwing contest on the Aquarium rooftop. Learn more about Holiday events at the Aquarium by visiting: www.flaquarium.org/holiday-events.

St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory Nutcracker Livestream
2020-12-20 15:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory is proud to present The Nutcracker via Livestream to your homes!
Join us for the timeless holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. Artistic Director, Servy Gallardo’s rendition will be sure to have you laughing, crying, cheering and wanting to dance along!
Sunday, December 20, 2020 3pm showtime
Live from the SPBC Blue Theater at the Jonathan & Sarah Bailie Studio
After you register, be sure to login early for backstage interviews!
Watch SPBC’s Nutcracker Livestream!

Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire
2020-12-19 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/

St. Pete Beach Santa Drive-by Parade
2020-12-19 | St. Pete Beach, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
December 19th will be a special day here in St. Pete Beach. Santa and his crew will be driving through our beach town beginning at 10am. Santa’s team will be sharing the route with us soon so we can all plan to create signs, decorate and celebrate in a safe way this year.
Parents and Guardians, here is a message especially for you!
To experience some extra special personalized magic from Santa Claus during the parade we invite you to make a fun custom sign for Santa on one side of the sign. On the other side write your kid/kids names large as possible in a big black marker. When Santa Claus is passing by your house and the kids are waving to him. You the parents will flip the sign around. It is important to make sure the kids can not see this happening. ( this is when you parents become Magicians and help with the magic) Santa will then personally say Merry Christmas to your kids with their names. Your kids will be so happy and shocked that Santa Claus knows their name/names personally. We look forward to creating this very nice and special experience for your kids during this holiday season.

St. Pete Beach Movies in the Park- The Santa Clause
2020-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Join us for some holiday cheer in Horan park! On December 4th, 11th and 18th we’ll be showing great holiday classics on the big screen! Tickets are required for movie entry and are $5 per ticket. 1 ticket provides enough space for up to 8 people to share. Movie starts at approximately 6:30pm but make sure to come early and join in on all the fun holiday activities as well as shopping from local vendors to find that perfect holiday gift!
Movie Schedule:
Dec 4: Elf
Dec 11: The Polar Express
Dec 18: The Santa Clause
To purchase tickets please visit: https://st-pete-beach-community-center.ticketleap.com/christmas-movies-in-the-park/dates
For vendor information click here: Market vendor form 2020
For more information call us at 727-363-9245

Madeira Beach Free Movie in the Park- ELF
2020-12-18 17:30 - 21:30 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join the Madeira Beach Recreation Department for a Free Movie In The Park on December 18th at 6:30pm. We will be screening ELF for a nice holiday movie in R.O.C. Park. The movie will begin at 6:30pm, shortly after sunset. Attendees may begin arriving at 5:30pm to claim their free physically distanced space. Chairs, blankets, and personal coolers are allowed.

Address: R.O.C. Park – 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach 33708

54th Annual Madeira Beach Festival of Lights & Merry Beach Market
2020-12-12 18:30 - 21:30 | ROC Park, 300 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708, United States
Join the City of Madeira Beach in R.O.C. Park on Dec. 12th for the Merry Beach Market at 2pm hosted by the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce and stay to watch the 54th Annual Holiday Boat Parade which begins at 6:30pm

*Interested vendors contact the Treasure Island Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce for availability- 727-360-4121

Merry Beach Market event info: Here

Register online here or visit at the Marina location at 503 150th Ave. Madeira Beach

35th Annual BCYC Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
2020-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Gulfport, Gulfport, FL, United States
The Boca Ciega Yacht Club (BCYC), a not for profit
organization, is announcing the 35th year of its Lighted Christmas Boat
Parade which will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 beginning at 6:30
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 20th 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 is an event happily shared with the
residents of Gulfport, South Pasadena, and St. Petersburg. Members spend
many hours planning and then decorating their boats for maximum enjoyment.
This year has been a very hard year for everyone and BCYC is happy to
“flip it” so instead of soliciting donations from local businesses to be
prizes for the boat captains, BCYC will instead purchase gift certificates
from the local businesses as the prizes. We want to support our local
community in a year that has been difficult and as many of our long-time
supporters are struggling.
The parade will begin by entering the Gulfport Municipal Marina at
approximately 6:30 pm. It will then travel past the William’s Pier &
Casino in Gulfport past the beaches and into the canals of Town Shores
Condominiums and Pasadena Yacht Club Estates before returning to BCYC.
This year, due to social-distancing and other safety protocols, BCYC has
canceled the post-parade party.
There is an entry fee for each boat of two unwrapped toys or a monetary
donation (checks must be made out to “Operation Santa”). Each year toys
are collected for “Operation Santa,” and presented to Gulfport’s Police
Department for distribution to needy children. 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.

Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
2020-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Merry Pier, 801 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is set for December 12th leaving Merry Pier at 6pm. Get all the details at merrypier.com.

Florida Botanical Gardens Plant & Gift Sale
2020-12-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL, 33774, United States
More than 45 vendors on site! An assortment of plants, including tropical plants, orchids, herbs, bromeliads, citrus, bamboo, begonias, and fruit trees. Specialty vendors with a variety of items for gift-giving: unique clothing, jewelry, garden art, ceramics, doggie treats, honey, body lotions, candles and more. The Botanical Bounty Gift Shop will be on site, offering exquisite botanically-themed products.
Suggested donation: $5 a person, children 12 and under and FBGF Members FREE.
Free Parking: 12211 Walsingham Road and 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL.
This event is RAIN or SHINE.

St. Pete Beach Holiday Movies in the Park- The Polar Express
2020-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Horan Park, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States

PARC Virtual Black Tie Gala
2020-12-04 19:00 - 2020-12-11 21:30 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Celebrate from a distance with PARC!
Date: December 4th – 11th

Video Premier Time: Dec. 4th, 7 p.m.
Run Dates: Dec. 4th, 7:00 p.m. until Dec. 11th, 9:30pm

Cost: The event is free for all. Please consider supporting PARC through Online Donations and participating in our Online Auction.

Log on: Join us by logging on to:
https://www.parc-fl.org/virtual-black-tie-gala/

Virtual Master of Ceremonies:
Dick Crippen – Senior Advisor, Tampa Bay Rays

38th Annual Boley Centers Jingle Bell Run
2020-11-27 - 2020-12-11 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Boley Centers 38th Annual Jingle Bell Run supports the non-profit mission of Boley Centers who has been providing permanent housing, employment, and mental health services for the past 50 Years.

There are hundreds of virtual runs to choose from this year, but why not choose one that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness?

100% of the proceeds go back into our housing programs and services and you can tune in live on December 11 to see and hear the best local bands streaming your favorite holiday classics.

Holiday Lights & Rides in the Park
2020-11-26 - 2021-01-03 | Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL, 33771, United States
This family-fun annual tradition presented by the City of Largo features spectacular holiday light displays, the whimsical flying elephant-themed Jumbo ride, and a seven-story Ferris wheel that offers a bird’s-eye view of the 70-acre Largo Central Park and more than 2 million twinkling LED lights.
Park admission is free. Rides are $5 each or 5 for $20. Food and beverages are available from onsite vendors.
The rides are open nightly from 5 to 11 pm Thanksgiving Day through Jan. 3. The holiday light displays are on till 10 pm.
Park visitors are encouraged to wear a holiday face covering and practice social distancing.
For more information, call 866-666-3247.

Victorian Christmas Stroll
2020-11-21 - 2020-12-31 | Henry B Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33616, United States
To ensure your safety, masks and temperature checks are required before entering the Museum.

The 39th annual Victorian Christmas Stroll starts this week! We’ve added additional dates this year, and look forward to celebrating an old fashioned holiday with you soon.

The Victorian Christmas Stroll runs November 21 – December 31, 10 am – 5 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). To keep visitors, volunteers and staff safe, capacity is limited, and timed tickets are available now. Purchase yours today, and know that you are enjoying our exhibits and displays in a safe environment.

Experience lavish decorations, antique toys, vintage fashions, and more in the historic 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel.

Graciously underwritten by The Henry B. Plant Museum Society, Inc., the Knox Family Foundation, and Specialized Property Services. Media underwriter: WUSF.

Admissions:
Adults – $16, Seniors – $14, Youth – $10
Last tickets sold at 4:30 pm
Discount Days: December 7, 8, 14, 15
Adults – $14, Seniors – $12, Youth – $8
