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Things to do around Pinellas: July 18-24
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. Spa Beach Park at the St. Pete Pier. 615 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Indulge in delectable ice cream this National Ice Cream day at the Pier. With 25 vendors, unique and classic ice cream flavors, live music and family friendly activities, a day full of sweet treats and fun awaits. www.tampabayicecreamfest.com.
Pass-a-Grille beach to get influx of sand to help with erosion
More sand is on the way for eroded Pass-a-Grille Beach, Pinellas County officials announced last week.Why it matters: Periodic renourishment is necessary to restore beaches from natural and hurricane-induced erosion. Healthy shorelines help protect waterfront habitats and communities from storms — and keep Tampa Bay's beloved beaches accessible.State of play: Workers are set to dredge and pipe 140,000 cubic yards of sand — enough to fill 43 Olympic swimming pools — to the shore between First and 22nd avenues, per a county news release.It adds to more than 10,000 cubic yards of sand added last month to the south end...
Officials receive funding request for African American museum in the Gas Plant district
An African American museum in St. Petersburg's Historic Gas Plant district is seeking tourist tax dollars to help with its construction costs. The Pinellas County Tourist Development Council on Wednesday heard a list of capital funding requests totaling roughly $67 million, including a $10 million request to fund the new home of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum next to the planned Tampa Bay Rays stadium.
Florida’s most dangerous road is U.S. 19 in Pinellas and Pasco counties, according to a study
According to a recent study, U.S. 19, which runs through Pinellas and Pasco counties, is the state’s deadliest stretch of road, with thousands of collisions annually. Since 2020, there have … Read More
St. Pete City Council candidate wants your vote, but never voted locally
Donald Bowens Jr. says his political role models are state Sen. Darryl Rouson, former state Rep. Frank Peterman and current St. Petersburg City Council members Gina Driscoll and Copley Gerdes, to name a few. But he’s never voted for any of them because Bowens, 36, has never voted in Pinellas...
Walgreens and Metropolitan Ministries team up for school supplies drive
Metropolitan Ministries has partnered with Walgreens for the Backpacks of Hope School Supplies Drive, which helps support local children as they get ready to go back to school. From now through August 1, 88 participating Walgreens stores, in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, will be collecting school essentials to benefit children...
Pet waste removal company picks up competitor
A Manatee County family hopes a recent acquisition will make their business number one for removing number two in St. Petersburg. Parrish-based DoodyCalls on the Suncoast recently acquired Clearwater-based pet waste removal company ByByPoo as part of ongoing efforts to expand its customer base and educational offerings throughout Tampa Bay. Kara Kelsey, co-owner of DoodyCalls, said it was a “six-figure” deal.
St. Pete youth sports programs get a boost from Clearwater
Established in 1966 and incorporated six years later, Clearwater For Youth is growing in a southward direction. CFY, as it’s better known, supports 18 Pinellas County youth athletic programs – and the name has been quietly, unofficially changed to CFY Pinellas. On July 11, the nonprofit organization announced...
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