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St. Pete Beach Community Yard Sale
2021-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr , St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
$15 per space. Call 727-363-9245 to reserve your space today.

Luck of the Paw at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
2021-03-17 | Friends of Strays Animal Shelter, 2911 47th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33714, United States
Adopt a pet on St. Paw-Trick’s Day and pick a coin from our pot o’ gold!
Your discount depends on your luck! You may be taking your lucky charm home for free!
Adopt a pet from Friends of Strays on St. Patrick’s Day and you’ll win one of the following:
Half off adoption fee
$17 adoption fee
Pick your own adoption fee
Friends of Strays t-shirt of your choice
Cat starter pack
Friends of Strays swag bag
FREE adoption!

Gulfport Marina's Nautical Flea Market
2021-03-13 07:00 - 14:00 | City of Gulfport Marina, 4630 29th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL, 33711, United States
Interested in nautical equipment or finding cool fishing gear? Look no further than the Gulfport Marina’s Nautical Flea Market, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13.

For more information, contact the Marina office at 893-1071 for more information.

City of Gulfport City-Wide Yard Sale
2021-03-13 | Various Locations in Gulfport, Gulfport, FL, United States
Gulfport residents, dust off your unused stuff and clear out the clutter and sign up for the permit free City of Gulfport City-Wide Yard Sale, scheduled for Saturday, March 13 (rain date, Sunday, March 14). Do not miss this incredible opportunity to have your Gulfport address on the brochure for added visibility for free.

The City of Gulfport is now kindly accepting addresses to be added to this year’s City Wide Yard Sale brochure. Deadline to sign up is March 5 by 3 p.m. in order to make print deadline.

“How do I register?”

The easiest way is to go to https://mygulfport.us/gulfport-city-wide-yard-sale and fill out the web form and hit submit.
For those who do not have internet, you can also fill out a form at Gulfport City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. or the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S.

So get ready and get your address on the City Wide Yard Sale brochure today! For more information, please call Kristin Ossola at 727-893-1118.

St. Pete 2nd Saturday Art Walk
2021-03-13 | 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, March 13th 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!

Will Evans in Concert at SHAMC
2021-03-12 - 2021-03-13 | Safety Harbor Art & Music Center, 706 2nd Street North, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695, United States
March 12 Friday
and March 13 Saturday
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm(both nights)
$20 in advance/$25 at the door
Rain or Shine no refunds
Will Evans has spent the last decade as the primary songwriter and frontman for the New England based Roots Rock outfit Barefoot Truth. After four albums and 50+ million plays on Pandora & Spotify, he embarked on his solo journey – and has since released three additional full-length albums and toured extensively.
His most recent album “Rise” was nominated for three categories by the New England Music Awards: Album of the Year, Roots Act of the Year, and Video of the Year (“Family Tree”). The album features deeply personal topics of humanity, compassion, and a reflection of the current political times.
A lifelong surfer and environmentalist, his songs speak to the importance of connecting with and protecting the earth. At a time when many are looking for words of inspiration and reassurance, “Rise” delivers a collection of socially conscious songs filled with messages of love, possibility, and inclusion.
In 2018 and 2019, Will joined his good friend Trevor Hall as a member of his touring band and as a frequent supporting act. Together they performed to passionate crowds across North America and Europe. Trevor Hall is featured on “Hoka Hey,” the album’s opening song.
In his live performances, Will displays a technical mastery of live-looping skills to showcase his background in percussion mixed with layers of acoustic guitar and soulful vocals.
Will has shared the stage with many top artists including Crosby & Nash, Grace Potter, Bruce Hornsby, Rusted Root, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Trevor Hall, Nahko, Xavier Rudd, Donavon Frankenreiter, Ryan Montbleau, Railroad Earth and members of Dispatch.

Plant Museum Picnic in the Park
2021-03-07 | FL
Mark your calendar for our annual family fun day, Picnic in the Park! We look forward to seeing you for a day of live entertainment, field games, free popcorn and more.

This event takes place outdoors and all attendees will be able to easily social distance and enjoy the festivities.

16th Annual Gulfport Pink Flamingo Home Tour
2021-03-06 11:00 - 17:00 | City of Gulfport, Gulfport, FL, United States
COVID-19 has made the world topsy turvy. Why should the Pink Flamingo Tour be any different? Although we hope by March 6, 2021 most pandemic restrictions will have been lifted, nobody knows for sure. So the committee that organizes Gulfport’s favorite springtime event tweaked it a bit and presents:
Gulfport’s 16th Annual Pink Flamingo Tour … of Gardens
Saturday, March 6, 11 am to 5 pm.
Unlike traditional Pink Flamingo tours, this year we’re staying completely outdoors, which makes distancing so much easier. We are also not limiting the tour to one neighborhood; you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through yards and gardens throughout the city.
Registration will take place at the Gulfport Rec Center, 5730 Shore Blvd.
Feel free to go at your own pace, seeing properties in any order. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide transportation, so we ask visitors to bike, scoot or carpool. The tour skims Gulfport’s waterfront district, so there will be plenty of time to take a lunch break or shop in our historic downtown.
Masking and social distancing will be enforced, and hand sanitizer will be plentiful.
For more information email pinkflamingo@visitgulfportflorida.com.

Gulfport First Friday Art Walk
2021-03-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-05 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/

Gulfport Get Rescued 2021
2021-02-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Gulfport, Shore & Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Meet your new furry BFF, or bring your own pup to downtown Gulfport to get the latest pet gear.
This year, we celebrate the extended term of Gulfport’s pet mayor, Coco. Coco lives at The Historic Peninsula Inn, and last year won the title of Gulfport’s Pet Mayor by raising the most money for local rescues and the Gulfport Historical Society. Because 2020 didn’t go exactly as planned, Coco will celebrate an extended term. Come meet her at Get Rescued!
This Gulfport tradition – sponsored by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce – brings together Tampa Bay rescues for one day. Learn about the work of these dedicated organizations.
Come celebrate and support rescues!
This event adheres to all #GulfportSTRONG rules about masks for vendors, social distancing, and hand-washing. The Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce wants people to have a fun and safe time at this wonderful event.

Tampa Bay Home Show
2021-02-27 - 2021-02-28 | St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
10am-5pm. Free, St. Petersburg Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. View a wide variety of home products and services. Hundreds of exhibitor booths in one place. Work directly with builders, remodelers, architects, landscapers, contractors and many more home improvement vendors. Tickets are required for entry. Reserve yours today. www.tampabay.com/expos

SPB Spring Concert Series- The Black Honkeys
2021-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

The Great Dine-Out (Take-Out) Tampa Bay Giveaway
2021-02-24 18:00 - 18:10 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The Great Dine-Out Tampa Bay Giveaway is an opportunity drawing featuring three prize packages to dine at many of the area’s best restaurants such as Beau & Mo’s, Brick & Mortar, The Columbia Group, Gratzzi, Grand Central Brewhouse, the Hollander and many more. Benefits Infinity , The League To Aid Abused Children And Adults, Inc..
1st Prize: $1500 worth of restaurant Gift Cards
2nd Prize: $1000 worth of restaurant Gift Cards
3rd Prize: $500 worth of restaurant Gift Cards
Drawing to be held February 24,2021 at 6 pm
$25 per ticket or 5 for $100

Gulfport Third Saturday IndieFaire
2021-02-20 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.

Adopt the Purr-fect Pair at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
2021-02-14 | Friends of Strays Animal Shelter, 2911 47th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, 33714, United States
Take home one cat or kitten on Valentine’s Day weekend and we’ll waive the adoption fee on the second!
You can view all of our adoptable animals, as well as our adoption center hours, at friendsofstrays.org/adopt

Art for Your Heart Art Walk
2021-02-13 | 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, February 13th 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.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!
Download a PDF of these venues here!\n

9th Annual VETSports Beach Volleyball Gulfport Open
2021-02-13 - 2021-02-14 | Gulfport Beach, 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, 33707, United States
Whether you served in the military or serve on the volleyball court, join VETSports and the Tampa Bay Beach Bums for the 9th Annual games.

About this Event

All VolleyAmerica players sign up through Tampa Bay Beach Bums (Sat & Sun).
Mens and Womens 2’s on Saturday, February 13, 2021 (8am Start)
True Co-Ed 4’s (2 Girl Minimum) on Sunday, February 14 – Noon – For Sunday only….players register here at EventBrite if you are NOT a Volley America member.
COURAGE. RESILIENCE. TEAMWORK.
VETSPORTS IS A 501 (C) 3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION: EIN 46-0560244
http://www.VETSports.org
VetSports is a nationwide non-profit helping veterans achieve better physical, mental and emotional health through sports, physical activity and community involvement.

Gulfport Fine Arts Festival 2021
2021-02-13 - 2021-02-14 | Gulfport Veteran’s Park, 5350 31st Ave S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Celebrate art, near and far, at the Gulfport Fine Arts Festival, set against the idyllic backdrop of Boca Ciega Bay in Gulfport Florida. Meet local and nationally known artists and add to your collection.
The juried art show features the fine works of art from across the region, including but not limited to 2D, 3D, ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, mixed media, wood, acrylics, collage, assemblages, drawing, leather, oils, pastels, fine photography, stone, watercolors, fine jewelry, and sculpture.
Learn more at visitgulfportflorida.com. Artist inquiries: visitgulfport@gmail.com.
Gulfport Merchant’s Chamber (@visitgulfportfl) hosts the annual Gulfport Fine Arts Festival (formerly Gulfport Masters).
(Image from the 2020 Best in Show winner, John Mauer. Used with permission)
Artists — deadline for application is Sept. 15, 2020 ~ watch this space for a link to apply!

Treasure Island Firefighters 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off
2021-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Treasure Island, Treasure Island, FL, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
The City of Treasure Island’s Fire Department is hosting a Chili Cook-off Friday, February 12th 6-8pm at the Treasure Island Community Center. We look forward to seeing you as either a competitor or a judge! Masks required and social distancing enforced.
$10 allows you to sample and vote on all entries – beer and wine available for purchase.
Free to enter your chili recipe. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the Treasure Island Fire Department (M-F, 8am-4pm). Admission is limited to 100. Prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd best chili recipes as judged by the chili sampling public. Special “Chief’s Choice” award for the hottest entry!

Mardi Gras Fundraiser for St. John Vianney Catholic School
2021-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 8350 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706, United States
St. John Vianney Catholic School is doing a Drive-Thru Mardi Gras fundraiser with Bayou Catering next Friday, February 12th 5-7pm. Every $100 donation gets each contributor two Bayou Catering carry-out meals brought to your car along with a Mardi Gras Gift Bag and a chance to win cash prizes including a $10,000 grand prize. Sounds like a fun way to help support our local private school. Learn more on Facebook here.

Happy Hour with the Historian
2021-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Florida During World War II Presented by Lt. Col. Robert Kirchubel

Join us Thursday, February 11th as the Museum of History welcomes Lt. Col. Robert Kirchubel, USA (Ret.) for an evening of wine, words, and wisdom.

Known for its warm weather, white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees, Florida long represented rest and relaxation. At least until 1942. After America’s entry into World War II, the U.S. government transformed our tropical oasis into the largest military training ground in the United States. Hotels were converted into military barracks, airports filled with bombers and fighter planes and those beautiful Florida sandy shores were invaded with assault after assault of amphibious military trainees. Lt. Col. Kirchubel’s presentation will explore how the Sunshine State was converted from a resort paradise to a key player in the U.S. home front during World War II.

Happy Hour with the Historian is presented by Green, Henwood & Hough Wealth Management Group of RBC Wealth Management.

Program begins at 6:30pm.
SPMOH Members receive free access!
This edition of Happy Hour with the Historian will be streamed live online via Zoom.

Gulfport Candidates Debate
2021-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The Gabber Newspaper and the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce will co-host the Gulfport In Person/Zoom Candidate’s Debate on Thursday, February 11th at the Catherine Hickman Theater of Gulfport. Social distancing and mask protocols will be enforced. For more information, please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/gulfport-debates-tickets-131452817917.

Victorian Valentines at the Plant Museum
2021-02-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Henry B Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33616, United States
This year you can make gorgeous Valentines for your loved ones from the comfort of your own home. We’ll provide the materials and a tasty treat, and even guide you through techniques to create cards that pop up and move. Register today to reserve your spot!

Non-Members $20
Members $15
Youth (6-18) $10

Email htrubee@ut.edu or call 813.258.7304.

2021 12th Annual So Classic Car Show
2021-02-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Trolley Market Square, Tangerine Ave. S. & 49th St. S, Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
49th Street South Business Association is working on a FUN project for everyone. After months of practicing the safe distancing at home, it is time to get out and re-emerge into the community our projected car show date is February 6th 2021. Our goal will be to provide; FREE Admission to Bounce Houses for the kids, Music throughout the day, A Car Show for all ages, Hot Dogs $2.00, Hamburgers $3.00, chips and Sodas $1.00.

This will be a free and open event to the whole community. For more information, please visit https://so49.org/so-classic-car-show

Car Entry: Early Registration: $15 | At the gate: $20

First Friday Art Market at Creative Clay
2021-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Creative Clay, 1846 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
GREAT ART, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND OUTSTANDING MUSIC!
Creative Clay Transition student artists have been running the Creative Clay Art Market each month. Outdoors and masks required! The February Art Market will feature a variety of incredible Valentine’s Day cards and gifts for the loved ones in your life! Adorable ceramics, paintings, greeting cards with a wide range of subject matter—including blue crabs and parrots!
Baja’s Southern Cooking food truck and music by Emily Turnage will also be a part of the Art Market!

Smartly Dressed Fashion Show
2021-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The Stuart Society’s annual Smartly Dressed Fashion Show has been reimagined to showcase Glamour in the Galleries as a virtual experience! The program will include a fashion show curated by Jackie Z Style Co. featuring male and female models from our community. Enjoy music from internationally known jazz artists and St. Pete residents Nate Najar and Daniela Soledade as well as appearances by MFA Executive Director and CEO Kristen A. Shepherd and Senior Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Stanton Thomas, Ph.D.

Your participation at this special event provides valuable support to the Museum of Fine Arts’ mission and exhibitions; a portion of each reservation is tax-deductible. The portion of your contribution which is not tax deductible is $40 (fair market value of the goods and services provided).

Individual Ticket: $85
Patron Ticket: Individual ticket and recognition at the event – $125

Gulfport Book Donation Drive By
2021-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL, 33707, United States
Mark your calendar now for the next Circle of Friends Book Donation Drive By at the Gulfport Library (5501 28th Ave. S.) on Saturday, January 30, from 10 a.m. – Noon. There is a limit of 2 boxes accepted per vehicle.
Check out all the upcoming events the Gulfport Public Library has to offer on their Facebook page.

Save Live with One Blood- Blood Drive at Boulevard Burgers
2021-01-29 13:00 - 18:00 | Boulevard Burgers & Tap House, 5905 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33796, United States
Once again you’ll have the opportunity to share your power and save lives.
Join us at Boulevard Burgers & Tap House on Friday, January 29th for a blood drive hosted with OneBlood! Get on the Big Red Bus, donate, and help us save lives.
REGISTER HERE: https://fb.me/e/21rLTWdys
DONOR PERKS
Free COVID-19 Antibody Test
$10 Off at Boulevard Burgers*
Free OneBlood Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$10 eGift Card
*$10 credit towards your meal. Offer valid on items with equal or greater value. Must donate on the Big Red Bus located on the premises on January 29th.

Gulfport IndieFaire Market
2021-01-16 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/
