Weekly Tidbits & Local News March 11, 2021

Voting is NOW OPEN for Best of St. Pete Clearwater!
Cast your vote at https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/.

The Florida Orchestra Performs 50th Live Concert Amid Pandemic

One year after the coronavirus brought our world to a standstill, The Florida Orchestra has hit a milestone filled with hope: We have now performed more than 50 concerts for live audiences at the Mahaffey Theater since October, all following CDC guidelines for health and safety. Click here to keep reading.

Color Riot at MFA St. Pete Closes Sunday!

This is the last week to revel in the vibrant beauty of nearly 90 Navajo weavings from the mid-1860s to today. Developed by an all-female curatorial team, Color Riot! illustrates a historic transitional period experienced by the Navajo people, and the innovative textile art they created. Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/exh/color-riot/.

AVOID COVID-19 Vaccine Scams!

If you believe you have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud, immediately report it to:

HHS-OIG Hotline: 1-800-HHS-TIPS I tips.hhs.gov
FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI I ic3.gov
CMS/Medicare Hotline: 1-800-MEDICARE

For accurate, up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit:
oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus | fbi.gov/coronavirus justice.gov/coronavirus

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The MARCH Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
The City of Madeira Beach is looking to rename Causeway Park to something more patriotic to honor those we have lost and those who continue to serve our country. Help by submitting your idea at https://madeirabeachfl.gov/park-name-contest/.
Smith & Associates Real Estate announced the launch of the Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation. The organization presented an initial funding check to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay in the amount of $100,000. Click here to keep reading.
Educators enjoy free admission to the Imagine Museum March 13-31st. Click here to learn more about what’s happening at the Imagine Museum this March.
St. Petersburg Opera’s next POP-era performance is set for March 25-28th. Get your tickets now at https://stpeteopera.org/. Please note, this event typically sells out.
Tampa Bay Beer Week wraps up this Sunday, March 14th. Find out where you can enjoy the fun this weekend at https://tampabaybeerweek.com/.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

St. Petersburg Second Saturday Art Walk- March 13 INFO
Luck of the Paw at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter- March 17 INFO
St. Pete Beach Spring Concert Series- March 19 INFO
Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon- March 20 INFO
St. Petersburg Opera POPera!- March 26-28 TICKETS

REMINDERS

The MARCH Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Start 2021 with new customers by placing an ad in Paradise News! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your Fall and Holiday ads in Paradise News in Print.
Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
Mark your calendars for Tampa Bay Watch’s annual An Afternoon Wedding Stroll on Sunday, May 16th. Learn more at https://tampabaywatch.org/event-calendar/.
Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
Florida Audubon is hosting a virtual black skimmers workshop on March 24th at 7pm. Click here to learn more.
Registration is now open for ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s summer camps. Click here to register.
The Museum of Fine Arts Art in Bloom returns March 25-28th. Click here to learn more.
Gulfport needs volunteers for their March events including the Third Saturday IndieFaire. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Preserve the ‘Burg is conducting a survey to get a sense of how they can best serve our community as we all work together to keep St. Pete special! CLICK HERE to take their survey.
Registration is now open for the Museum of Fine Arts’ 2021 in-person summer camps! Three week-long camps will encourage young minds to explore art, science, and more. CLICK HERE to learn more.
The St. Pete Beach Library reopened March 1st. Call (727) 363-9238 or visit the library website at www.spblibrary.com for the latest information.