Weekly Tidbits July 29, 2021

Zubrick Magic Theatre Opens July 29th! The Zubrick Magic Theatre is a spectacular venue that gives audiences an intimate and unforgettable evening of magical entertainment. Illusionists Chris & Ryan Zubrick conjure up an exhilarating blend of sleight-of-hand, family-friendly comedy and breathtaking grand-scale illusions in a 70-minute performance that captures hearts and imaginations. **TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to Zubrick Magic Theatre in downtown St. Petersburg!**
Get your tickets before they disappear at https://bit.ly/3iFlli6.

Red Tide Update

The red tide bloom persists on the Florida Gulf Coast and in Tampa Bay. Conditions remain improved in most areas of Tampa Bay relative to prior weeks. Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 109 samples. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 59 samples: seven from Pasco County, 12 from Pinellas County, three from Hillsborough County, six from Manatee County, 27 from Sarasota County, two from Charlotte County, and two from Lee County. Click here to learn more.

St. Pete Mayoral Candidate on Art in St. Pete

The focus of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is to ensure that our arts & culture community is supported, so that they can bring their creativity, innovation and spirit to our great city. With this in mind, St. Pete Arts Alliance asked questions of each of the City of St. Petersburg Mayoral candidate. See what they asked and how the candidates responded at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/arts-future-for-st-pete/.

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

The Florida Department of Revenue is announcing the 2021 Back-to-School Tax Holiday beginning Saturday, July 31 through Monday, August 9, 2021.

No tax is due on the sale or purchase of any article of clothing, wallet, or bag, including handbags, backpacks, fanny packs and diaper bags with a selling price of $60 or less per item. Find details on what is exempt click: https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/tips/Documents/TIP_21A01-08.pdf.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE to Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Pete Beach!
Get tickets now for The Dali’s spirits of the age: an evening of art and tastings on Saturday, August 21st. Click here to get tickets & more about this local event.
Florida Olympians rule. At the Tokyo Olympics are four Sarasota local athletes: skateboarder Jake Ilardi, swimmer Emma Weyant, rifle shooter Mary Tucker and rower Clark Dean. Learn more and find links to athlete profiles at ParadiseNewsFL.com/local-athletes-head-to-tokyo.
Preserve the ‘Burg wants your input to plan out their fall Movies in the Park events including your movie suggestions. You can share your input or inquire about sponsorship by emailing info@preservetheburg.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Hooked on a Bad Spirit at Catherine A. Hickman Theater- July 30 INFO
St. Pete Brewfest- July 31st INFO
Gecko Art Show- August 6 INFO
Angler Armory 2021 Fish Kids- August 7 INFO
Madeira Beach Sunset 5K- August 13 INFO
Gecko Pub Crawl & Poker Run- August 14 INFO
GeckoBall- August 28 INFO
20th Anniversary Geckofest- September 4 INFO

REMINDERS

The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach customers this summer with our 2 month ads in Paradise News! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your ads in Paradise News in Print.
Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
CLICK HERE to signup for ALERT PINELLAS to get vital updates during hurricane season.
Red tide is present in Pinellas County waters. Check the current red tide status at https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.
Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
Tickets are now on sale for Hooked on a Bad Spirit on July 30th at Gulfport’s Catherine A. Hickman Theater. Click here to learn more.
Donations to MOTE Marine Lab & Aquarium will be matched 1:1 through July 31st. Click here to learn more about how you can donate.
Pinellas County has launched a new Tropical Storm Flooding Risk Map to show residents their flood risk from tropical storms and hurricanes. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/elsa-flood-danger/.
Were you prepared? Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office limited barrier island access during Tropical Storm Elsa. Access was only permitted only for island residents, employees working on the islands and visitors staying at hotels or vacation rentals. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Pinellas County encourages residents to keep their sandbags as the Atlantic Hurricane season goes through November 30, 2021. Sandbags that did not come into contact with floodwaters can be safely reused or stored. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/sandbags.
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is again offering its annual Back to School Clinics from June 28 to August 10 at four of local clinics. Click here to learn more.
Want to know what you can expect at this year’s GeckoBall? Click here to find out.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is launching an easier way for you to ride the bus, and you can test it out for free. The new electronic fare cards, with the catchy name Flamingo Fares, officially start July 5th with free rides through the end of August. Learn more at ParadiseNewsFL.com/flamingo-fares.
Gecko Ball and Gecko Crawl tickets are NOW ON SALE. Get ‘em in Gulfport at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar or at http://visitgulfportflorida.com/purchase-tickets/.
Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
The City of St. Pete Beach is now using See Click Fix for residents to submit issues to the city. Click here to learn more.
The City of St. Pete Beach reminds dog owners that individuals who take their dog(s) on the beach may be fined $118 per City of St. Pete Beach Code of Ordinances.
Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.