Weekly Tidbits March 21, 2024

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American Stage in the Park returns to Demen’s Landing this April with their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in the Park! Talking teapots and clocks, an emotionally-stunted beast, a determined princess – you know the story. CLICK HERE to get your tickets now and get ready to sing along!

St. Pete Opera Bella Voce Tickets on Sale Now

Party like it’s the 1960s! Get your tickets to St. Pete Opera’s Bella Voce on April 20th at Morean Arts Center. They have two ticket options available this year. Their VIP option at $325, gives you an hour of early access: specialty hors d’oeuvres; a bonus performance; a full bar with a specialty cocktail; and photo booth with Maestro Mark Sforzini. For $150, choose their general admission package which gives you a fabulous dinner and a show. Both options include appetizers, a plated dinner with two entrees and full bar. Everyone receives an elegant goodie bag. VIP Tables of 8 for friends, family, colleagues or clients are available for $2,600.

Learn more and get tickets at https://my.stpeteopera.org/bellavoce60sparty/bellavoce.

Eclipse Party Coming to Pier 60 Sugar Sand Fest on April 8th

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater today announced they will team up to host an eclipse beach party on Monday, April 8 on Clearwater Beach. The first 2,500 visitors in attendance will receive specially designed collectible eclipse glasses, commemorating the 2024 solar eclipse. During the eclipse period, expected to take place from 1:45–4:15 p.m., the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival will host a special live sand sculpting to celebrate the total solar eclipse. At its peak – approximately 3 p.m. local time – the Clearwater Beach area is expected to experience approximately 66% obscuration, which is bound to create a special viewing experience during our picturesque springtime sunshine. Beachgoers can pick up their complimentary eclipse glasses at the Visit St. Pete/Clearwater booth at the Sugar Sand Festival starting at noon. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/sugar-sand-eclipse-party/.

Great American Grunt Hunt Rescheduled to Next Weekend

The Great American Grunt Hunt scheduled for this weekend has been postponed! Due to the projected weather forecast this coming weekend, the 13th Annual Great American Grunt Hunt Fishing Tournament & Community Fish Fry has been moved to next weekend. The Captains Meeting will be held Thursday, March 28th at 7pm. The tournament & fish fry will be held March 30th. Learn more at https://bit.ly/49XK6O1.

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NEW TIDBITS:

The March Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s ZOOBREWS early bird pricing ends this Saturday, March 23rd. Save by getting your tickets now for ZOOBREWS on April 6th at https://zootampa.org/zoobrews/.
Join the City of Gulfport at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom on Monday, March 25th 6-8pm for a public meeting on the future of the Gulfport Municipal Marina. The City of Gulfport Municipal Marina with Stantec Consulting will hold a public meeting to gather/establish a community consensus for the development of a concept plan for improvements to the City’s Municipal Marina. For more information, call Harbormaster Denis Frain at 727-893-1071.
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:

Cirque du Soleil Bazaar at The Trop- Now through March 23 TICKETS
Rays Spring Training Charlotte Sports Park- Now through March 23 TICKETS
2nd Annual Rockin’ Roller Rink on the St Pete Pier- March 8- April 14 INFO
Great American Grunt Hunt- March 21 & 23 INFO
Gulfport Community Players presents ‘The Viewing Room’- March 21-31 INFO
South Pasadena ArtSpring- March 22-23 CALL FOR ARTISTS
Gulfport’s Art in the Yard- March 23 INFO
Sunset Beach Community Yard Sale- March 23 INFO
MAACM’s Annual Gala- March 23 TICKETS
Let’s Twist Again at Suntan Art Centre- March 23 INFO
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Island Festival- March 23 INFO
Air Supply & Little River Band at The Sound- March 23 INFO
Sunken Gardens Spring Plant Sale- March 24 INFO
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Home Opener- March 30 TICKETS
Gulfport’s Fun in the Sun Egg Hunt & Festival- March 30 INFO\
Tampa Bay Airfest- March 29-30 INFO
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival- March 29- April 14 INFO
Gulf Beaches Rotary Easter Egg Hunt in Treasure Island- March 30 INFO
St. Pete Beach Springfest & Underwater Egg Hunt- March 30 INFO
St. Pete Jazz Festival- April 1-6 INFO
American Stage presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast in the Park- April 3- May 5 TICKETS

FIND EVENT MORE SPRING EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spring-2024/.

REMINDERS

The March Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
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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 City of Madeira Beach Founder’s Day is just around the corner on May 4th. Join the City of Madeira Beach for what Madeira does best, a Captain’s Party! The Greg Billings Band will be live on stage along with food trucks and fireworks! They are currently looking for sponsors (starting at $500). If interested, please call Mary Ann at 727-391-9951 x221. Click here for their event poster.
Gulfport Merchants Chamber announced this March that one of their Rise and Shine Artists Grant recipients, Vanessa Luhvek, just opened her very own gallery! Learn more about her art and her new gallery at https://www.luhvek.com/.
A local youth leader recently completed a thoughtful and beneficial community service project in conjunction with her Girl Scouts membership. Isabella G from Troop 60912 (Hoxie Group), GSWCF (Girl Scouts of West Central Florida) created and installed a toy box she built herself for use at Pass-A-Grille beach. The project is to be reuseable or provide a service which can be maintained or passed on. Learn more about this project at www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-toy-box/.
The St. Petersburg Jazz Festival returns this spring! Mark your calendars for this annual music festival- April 1-6, 2024. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, check out their BE A SPONSOR LINK HERE. Learn more at https://www.stpetejazzfest.com/.
The City of St. Pete Beach is hosting their annual spring event on Saturday, March 30th 10am-12pm. The event will include their annual Underwater Egg Hunt ($5/child), LIVE APPEARANCE BY THE EASTER BUNNY, Free Seeds, Free Trees, Touch-a-Trucks and a Bounce House. Please note: this year for the underwater egg hunt; there will NOT be pre-registration.
Southwest Florida Water Management District is launching their Water 101 campaign, a program to educate residents & communities about how they can protect local water resources and save money. Learn more about the campaign at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/water-101/.
Tickets are NOW ON SALE for Los Vinos de Dali on April 27th! Get yours at https://thedali.org/event/los-vinos-de-dali-2024/.
Registration is now open for the Museum of Fine Arts Summer Camps. Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/summer-camps-at-the-mfa/.
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 Madeira Beach Fitness Center is now accessible to Madeira Beach residents. Learn more about how you can access the Fitness Center at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/madeira-beach-fitness-center/.
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.