Weekly Tidbits May 2, 2024

NEW TIDBITS:

• The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
• 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.
• Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the Madeira Beach Sunset 5K on Friday, June 28th 6:30pm. For just $35, you can register for this exciting race and experience the breathtaking beauty of the sunset along the sandy shores. As an added bonus, each participant will receive a Sunset 5K Beach Towel, making it a perfect keepsake to remember this memorable event. Register online now at https://bit.ly/2024-sunset-5k.
• 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.
• Join the St. Pete Beach Dune Savers Friday mornings this spring to help preserve local sand dunes. Volunteers are welcome to join to help every Friday 8:30-9:30AM. Locations vary by week. Volunteers will also about native species and how you can help preserve our precious dunes by removing invasive plants. For more information email Deb Rothenburger at d2bvr@aol.comm or Ayako Ruckdeschel at aruckdeschel@stpetebeach.org.
• Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Friday, May 3rd for History in a Bottle – Bourbon in the Burg! Sample a variety of bourbons and bourbon drinks paired with exquisite catering from Lay Low Château. Traditionally a southern drink, learn how bourbon has become America’s favorite barrel-aged whiskey. Distilled since the 18th century, it even received a nod from U.S. Congress in 1964 as a distinct American product! Seating is Limited! $75/person. Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/441x3tf.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• American Stage presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast in the Park- April 3- May 5 TICKETS
• History in a Bottle, Bourbon in the ‘Burg at SPMOH- May 3 TICKETS
• Madeira Beach Founder’s Day Captain’s Party- May 4 INFO
• RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles at The Sound- May 4 TICKETS
• Derby at The Pier- May 4 TICKETS
• WMNF Tropical Heatwave – May 4 TICKETS
• St. Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival- May 10-11 TICKETS
• Hippie Dash for Peace, Love & Goodwill- May 11 REGISTER
• Treasure Island’s Rock Around the Clock- May 11 INFO
• Mother’s Day- May 12
• Pass-a-Grille Party Under the Lights- May 18 INFO

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

REMINDERS

• The APRIL 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.
• 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 for the 2024 Madeira Beach Recreation Summer Camp is Now Open! Find their application online at https://madeirabeachfl.gov/summer-camp/.
• Registration for The Dali’s Junior Docent Art Camp in June & July is now open. Through the lens of Dalí and surrealist art, junior docents will be empowered to think independently about art and express their own thoughts. The week will conclude with a reception and junior docent-led gallery tour. Click here to register now.
• 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.

May Issue