This weekend, the 20th annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding returns to the streets of St. Pete with waterfront action from March 7-10. The season-opening race showcases St. Pete during this annual motorsports tradition, offering a festival atmosphere with its downtown location. The temporary circuit is a 1.8-mile, 14-turn configuration using the streets circling Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The Dali Museum and extending onto the runway at Albert Whitted Airport, and borders the Tampa Bay waterfront and picturesque St. Petersburg Harbor and Marina.
Gulp Coast Relaunch for Tampa Bay Beer Week 2024
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater today announced a refreshed Gulp Coast Passport program in celebration of 2024 Tampa Bay Beer Week (March 2-10, 2024)! Re-launching today, the mobile passport helps guide visitors and residents in their journey to soak up the sun and the suds at 40 local Pinellas County breweries. The Gulp Coast Passport provides Gulp Coasters great deals and discounts at participating breweries across Pinellas County by checking in with their mobile device. Rack up enough stops and cash in for a redesigned Gulp Coast t-shirt that commemorates your journey along the trail. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/gulp-coast-2024/.
St. Pete Beach Youth Builds Community Toy Box for Local Beach
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. Isabella is 14 years old and has been in the Girl Scouts since she was five. This particular project is part of earning her Silver Award which focuses on a sustainable idea to help the community. 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/.
Spring Event in St. Pete Beach Planned for Saturday, March 30th
Saturday, March 30th 10am-12pm the City of St. Pete Beach is hosting their annual spring event.
- Underwater Egg Hunt ($5/child) *find the golden egg and win a prize basket!
- LIVE APPEARANCE BY THE EASTER BUNNY!
- Free Seeds
- Free Trees
- Touch-a-Trucks
- Bounce House
Please note: this year for the underwater egg hunt; there will NOT be pre-registration.
Get Your Local Business Noticed in Paradise News!
Fall in love with Paradise News this snowbird season! Read more locals and visitors in print or online by placing your ad or advertorial in the March issue of Paradise NEWS and have it read by 100,000 locals and visitors online and in print. Book your ad or advertorial now for 2024 for best rates and placement. Deadline for 2 month ads & advertorials in our JUNE/JULY issue is May 10th. To place your ad, contact PETER ROOS by email at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com or call 727.363.6888!
NEW TIDBITS:
- The March Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- 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/.
- Registration is now open for the Museum of Fine Arts Summer Camps. Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/summer-camps-at-the-mfa/.
- If you’re planning to visit the Dali Museum between March 4th through March 13th, see their adjusted hours for parking, hours & schedule https://thedali.org/firestone-grand-prix/.
- 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/.
- 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.
- Next spring, Paddy Fest St. Pete is bringing two full days of Irish food, drinks, music, and festivities to Williams Park on Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Learn more about becoming a sponsor at paradisenewsfl.com/paddy-fest-2024/.
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
- Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete presented by RP Funding- March 8-10 INFO
- 2nd Annual Rockin’ Roller Rink on the St Pete Pier- March 8- April 14 INFO
- Gulfport Nautical Flea Market- March 9 INFO
- Gulfport City Wide Yard Sale- March 9 HOMES MAP
- 5th Annual Rotary Runs the Beaches- March 9 INFO
- AquaGala on the Island at CMA- March 9 TICKETS
- Treasure Island Spring It On Festival- March 9 INFO
- German Tampa’s Sausagefest- March 9 INFO
- St. Pete’s Second Saturday ArtWalk- March 9 INFO
- Madeira Beach City Wide Garage Sale- March 9-10
- Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival- March 9-10 INFO
- Gulfport Peace, Love & Pride Festival- March 10 INFO
- Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession at MFA St. Pete- March 14 INFO
- Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring Break Waterfront Festival- March 14-17 WRISTBANDS
- Reggae Rise Up Music Festival- March 14-17 TICKETS
- SPB Spring Concert Series Bon Jovi Tribute Band- March 15 INFO
- Cricketer’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Bash in Dunedin- March 15-17 INFO
- Corey Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Street Party- March 16 INFO
- Paradise Island (Treasure Island) Community Yard Sale- March 16 INFO
- Joe Bonamassa- March 16 TICKETS
- Indian Shores St. Patrick’s Day Festival- March 16 INFO
- 36th Annual Eckerd Marine Yard Sale- March 16 INFO
- Gulfport Free Tree Giveaway- March 16 INFO
- Great American Cleanup Clam Bayou- March 16 INFO
- Paddy Fest St. Pete- March 16-17 INFO
- O’Maddy’s Waterfront St. Patrick’s Day Street Party- March 17 INFO
- St. Petersburg Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl- March 17 TICKETS
- Great American Grunt Hunt- March 21 INFO
- Gulfport Community Players presents ‘The Viewing Room’- March 21-31 INFO
- South Pasadena ArtSpring- March 22-23 CALL FOR ARTISTS
- Sunset Beach Community Yard Sale- March 23 INFO
- MAACM’s Annual Gala- March 23 TICKETS
- Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Island Festival- March 23 INFO
- Gulfport’s Art in the Yard- March 23 INFO
FIND EVENT MORE SPRING EVENTS AT https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spring-2024/.
REMINDERS
- The February Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2024 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 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.
- Join MOTE for Mystery Reef, an interactive exhibit for all ages opening March 3, in Mote Aquarium’s WAVE Center. Coral reefs, the rainforests of the sea, are in serious danger. Help us find out what’s hurting the corals and how we can help. Become a coral detective and uncover clues throughout Mystery Reef while learning about real coral science and restoration at Mote Marine Laboratory. Get ready to use your brain coral and start kraken the case! Learn more at https://bit.ly/mote-mystery.
- Tampa Bay’s wildest night returns Saturday, April 6th! Join ZooTampa for an ALL-INCLUSIVE night filled with up-close wildlife, endless food, unlimited drinks, live music, games, and more at their annual ZooBrews events! Click here to save now with early bird pricing.
- 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.
