Weekly Tidbits May 19th, 2022

The Beach Theatre and the City of St. Pete Beach are excited to announce the first films played under The Beach Theatre’s banner in ten years: a 100th birthday tribute to the incomparable **Judy Garland**. Over four Wednesday evenings in June, The Beach Theatre will take a look at four iconic Judy performances under the stars of **Horan Park**.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-summer-film-series/.

Memorial Day Weekend at Tradewinds Island Resorts

Grab your crew and hit Tradewinds Island Resorts this Memorial Day Weekend! The Tradewinds will have more to do this Memorial Day weekend than every before! Their brand-new Aquabana’s let your crew lounge comfortably on the Gulf with a shady cover and a cooler full of ice ready to keep those beverages cool. You are never too old for FUN! Spend the weekend on their newly expanded Splash Island Water Park, or set your sights on the sky with their newest thrill ride, The Zing Ray Zip.

Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/seas-the-summer-at-twresorts/.

ArtLofts Exhibit at Florida Craft Art opens Friday

Florida CraftArt will present The Artists of ArtLofts in its Exhibition Gallery from May 20 to May 31. The 18 award-winning and emerging artists will present recent artwork which includes drawings, encaustic, frames, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. Click here to learn more.

Place Your Summer Ad in Paradise News Magazine

Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2022 with a PRINT AD in Paradise News! Over 36,000 copies of Paradise News are circulated throughout our local beach communities and St. Petersburg in racks & stacks at your favorite local business and 20,000+ mailboxes. To learn more about advertising email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com or call 727.363.6888.

Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/reiki/.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Our May local tidbits is full of local news you want to know! Read our April tidbits now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/may-tidbits-2/.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation will be installing a memorial ribbon of engraved pavers in Gulfport’s Veterans Park. Proceeds will help support programs and services offered at the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center. Donors can purchase customized engraved bricks to memorialize a loved one or friend (Veteran or Non-Veteran). Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/veterans-park-memorial/.
Preserve the ‘Burg is pleased to present their Preservation Awards every other year. These awards recognize the people, associations and businesses helping to save and reuse the historic buildings and places that play a key part in St. Pete’s unique sense of place. Click here to see their 2022 Preservation Award Winners.
BIG NEW on St. Pete Beach! RumFish Beach Resort has EXPANDED! TradeWinds Island Resorts acquired Alden Suites and it is now an expansion of RumFish Beach Resort, bringing their grand total of rooms to 734. Book your stay(cation) now at JustLetGo.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May Movies in the Park- Thursdays in May INFO
Happy Hour with the Historian at SPMOH- May 12 REGISTER
Indian Shores Hurricane Awareness Event- May 18 INFO
Creative Clay’s Spring for the Arts- May 20 INFO
St. Pete Beach Hurricane Preparedness Expo- May 21 INFO

REMINDERS

The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2022 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.
Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
Memory Kits & Busy Bottles are NEW at St. Pete Beach Library! Reminiscence therapy is an activity which promotes the sharing of memories and the telling of stories. Whether one-on-one or in a group setting, these kits help people to learn more about each other, form connections, and experience joy and contentment. Visit SPBLibrary.com for more details about these and other programs. See you soon!
BINGO! Join the Treasure Islettes at the Treasure Island Community Center, located behind Walgreens, Park/Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue, for their year round Thursday evening Bingo games. Early bird games begin at 6:30 pm and regular games at 7:30 pm. These games are run by the Treasure Islettes and your participation benefits local scholarships. They have great snack bar, free coffee and cash prizes. For more information about the Bingo games please contact, Linda Hepp at 727-270-3178 or at lin.hepp@outlook.com
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.
Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.