Join the City of St. Pete Beach on Saturday, June 7th for an informative 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Expo, featuring Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli who will be giving a presentation. This is a free community event aimed towards helping educate the local community about the importance of preparation and planning. All residents are encouraged to bring their families out to this great event to see what it takes to be prepared for this hurricane season. Every year, new products and services are introduced that may make you and your family even safer this storm season. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Clearwater Ferry Resumes Services
The Clearwater Ferry will resume operation between Downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach on Thursday, May 8. The ferry’s operators have proactively reviewed their procedures and vessels, the U.S. Coast Guard has performed safety inspections of the vessels, and the service is ready to resume operation.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/clearwater-ferry/.
Gulfport PRIDE Returns June 7th
Mark your calendars! The vibrant community of Gulfport, Florida, is gearing up for its fifth annual Gulfport Florida Pride event, taking place on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM along Beach Boulevard. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates diversity and promotes equality within our community. It also serves as a vital fundraiser for cherished local non-profits.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/gulfport-pride-2025/.
Get Your Local Business Noticed in Paradise News!
Reach snowbirds and locals in Paradise News this fall! Snowbird season & holiday issues of Paradise NEWS are read by 100,000 locals and visitors online and in print. Deadline for ads & advertorials in our October issue is September 10th. To place your ad, contact PETER ROOS by email at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com or call 727.363.6888!
NEW TIDBITS:
- The May Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Find the tidbits from our May issue at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tidbits-may-2025/.
- Pinellas County has been awarded the largest federal hurricane recovery grant in Florida: more than $813 million. These Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds are intended to help people hit hardest by the 2024 storm season. Learn how you can add your voice to the conversation at www.paradisenewsfl.com/speak-up-about-storm-recovery/.
- Paradise News will print & distribute 30,000 copies monthly this winter, mailing 20,000 to some of the most affected homeowners & businesses In the Tampa Bay Area. Email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com about placing an ad in Paradise News this summer. Learn more about the benefits of placing an ad in Paradise News in print or online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/reach-pinellas-county-locals-this-november/.
- 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:
- St. Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival- May 9-10 TICKETS
- Mother’s Day- May 11
- PTB’s 2025 Preservation Awards- May 14 REGISTER
- Fresh Squeezed Artist Talk: Mary-Helen Horne + Stella Arbelaez Tascon- May 15 REGISTER
- Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete’s Painting in the Park- May 17 INFO
- CATSINO NIGHT 2025- June 14 TICKETS
REMINDERS
- The April Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2025 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.
- Friends of Strays would like to introduce their first annual casino night fundraiser- Catsino Night. Catsino Night: Playing with the Big Dogs will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. at the beautiful Boca Ciega Ballroom in St Pete Beach. This event will feature authentic Las Vegas gaming tables, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Poker, DJ, cash bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Get tickets at https://www.friendsofstrays.org/catsino-night-2025.
- The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market welcomes visitors & locals every Tuesday to Gulfport’s historic Waterfront District 9 am to 3pm. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/gulfport-market-expands-hours/.
- Explore more than 50 deals and discounts with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater’s new FREE FunShine Savings Passport, featuring museums, attractions, tours, local restaurants and shops. Click here to learn more.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Pinellas County news by signing up for their new monthly newsletter- The Wave. From beach restoration to countywide road construction, The Wave will the most important news from Pinellas County Government to your inbox each month. Sign up now at https://pinellas.gov/the-wave.
- 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 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.
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