Weekly Tidbits July 31, 2025

NEW TIDBITS:

• The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• Find the tidbits from our June/July issue at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tidbits-june-july-2025/.
• Tarpon Springs Hippie Fest is back on Saturday, August 16th from 2–9PM at the iconic Sponge Docks (735 Dodecanese Blvd.)! Step into the spirit of the ’60s and ’70s with live music, tie-dye vendors, retro art, incense, groovy eats, and more. Dress in your funkiest hippie threads and enjoy family-friendly vibes, community fun, and the fan-favorite VW Bug & Van Show. Learn more on their Facebook Event page.
• Step back in time for a night of dazzling entertainment at Vintage Variety – A Vaudeville-Inspired Stage Extravaganza, Saturday, August 16th at the Catherine Hickman Theater. This one-night-only event brings the golden age of Vaudeville to life with a lively mix of comedy, acrobatics, magic, burlesque, dance, and live music. Every act is packed with talent, style, and vintage flair. Tickets are just $30 and include a free beverage and light appetizers. Whether you’re craving laughter, spectacle, or old-school charm, this show has it all. Get your tickets now: vintagevariety2025.eventbrite.com
• Tired of being a snack for mosquitoes? From eliminating standing water to smarter landscaping and free local resources, we’ve got expert tips to help you reclaim your outdoor space. Discover how to keep your slice of paradise mosquito-free at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/minimizing-mosquitos/.
• Paradise News will print & distribute 30,000 copies monthly this winter, mailing 20,000 to some of the most affected homeowners & businesses In the Tampa Bay Area. Email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com about placing an ad in Paradise News this summer. Learn more about the benefits of placing an ad in Paradise News in print or online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/reach-pinellas-county-locals-this-november/.
• Let us know what you are thinking about what is happening on our local beaches and St. Petersburg by submitting a Letter to the Editor at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/letter/. Letters will be considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Paradise News.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Gulfport Night Market- First Friday & Third Saturday Every Month INFO
• Turning Liquid Into Land Sunset Boat Tour with SPMOH- July 24 INFO
• CELEBRATE 727 DAY WITH THE MFA- July 27 INFO
• Flavors of Spain Dinner featuring The Black Pearl at The Dalí- July 29 INFO
• Gecko Art Show- August 1 INFO
• Pinellas County Mitigation Expo in St. Pete Beach- August 2 INFO
• The Great Bay Scallop Search- August 2 REGISTER
• Mitigation Expo in St. Pete Beach- August 2 INFO
• FREE Child Custody & Co-Parenting Workshop- August 5 (For more information contact Jake Hornstein at  jakehornstein@ourchildrenhaverights.com)
• Gulfport Fire Department: Push-In Ceremony- August 8 INFO
• Sand Key Park & Beach Cleanup- August 10 (To participate, contact Jake Hornstein at JakeHornstein@OurChildrenHaveRights.com)
• Lost 80’s Live at The Mahaffey- August 12 TICKETS
• Madeira Beach Burger Week- August 15-24 INFO
• Madeira Beach Conversations with the Mayor- August 20 INFO
• 2025 Annual Gecko Ball: “25 Years & Still Weird”- August 23 INFO
• Gulfport’s GECKO BALL ’25 Years & Still Weird’- August 23 INFO
• Wearable Art Fashion Show- August 23 INFO
• Monster Energy St. Pete Powerboat P1 Grand Prix- September 5-7 INFO
• 25th Annual I Like It HOT! Festival- September 13-14 INFO
• St. Pete Beach October Concert Series- Fridays in October INFO

REMINDERS

• The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here. 
• Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2025 with a print ad 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.
• Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
• The Fresh Market offers visitors the opportunity for a relaxing day trip in a small town full of “Old Florida” charms every Tuesday this summer 9am-2pm. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is open year-round. Parking in the village is free. Learn more at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/event/gulfport-fresh-market-2/.
• Summer rains can sweep lawn and landscape fertilizer right into our waterways, causing algae blooms and killing marine life. That’s why Pinellas County Ordinance prohibits purchase or use of fertilizers with nitrogen or phosphorous from June through September. Do your part to protect our environment. Learn more at https://pinellas.gov/fertilizer-landscape-information/.
• Florida resident get discounted admission to Imagine Museum for the summer. Escape the heat this summer in Imagine Museum’s 21 sparkling glass art galleries and their popular Marble Scavenger Hunt. Bring the grandkids for a relaxing family day, or treat yourself to a creative outing! $10 GA | $5 Students & Educators. Click here to learn more.
• More than 350 local makers and small businesses are coming together at St. Petersburg’s Vinoy Park on Thanksgiving Weekend for LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival. The 2-day extravaganza celebrates local businesses, local arts, local tastes, local music, and the local vibe that makes Tampa Bay such a special place. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/15th-annual-shopapalooza/.
• The people have spoken and now it’s time to see who won “Best Beach,” “Best New Restaurant,” “Best Beach Resort,” “Best Boating Experience,” “Best Grouper Sandwich” and so much more in Visit St. Pete/Clearwater’s “Besties” awards for 2025! See who won at https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/best-of-winners.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Pinellas County news by signing up for their new monthly newsletter- The Wave. From beach restoration to countywide road construction, The Wave will the most important news from Pinellas County Government to your inbox each month. Sign up now at https://pinellas.gov/the-wave.
• The Madeira beach social club is an active senior group located in Madeira Beach, Florida. Their club provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors to socialize, participate in various activities, and build lasting friendships within our community. Click here to learn more.
• The City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families. Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today.
• Reminder to our residents and visitors. No Dogs On The Beach! If you see something, say something. Contact Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line at 727-582-6200.
• 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.

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