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June 17th, 2022 Community Update


Please be advised that all City Offices will be closed on Monday, June 20th, in observance of Juneteenth. This includes all Community Center facilities (Summer Camp remains open) and the Public Library. The St. Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center will be open from 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Hurricane Preparedness Expo 



Join us for this FREE community event aimed towards helping to educate the local community about the importance of preparation and planning.

Goodie bags will be distributed to the first 120 participants. Bags will include educational materials and many other giveaways.

We will have a sand bag area set up for residents to fill sand bags for the upcoming season.

Sign up for free services that are available from government and non-profit agencies.

WHEN: June 18th, 2022
WHERE: St. Pete Beach Community Center Gym

Event Details
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.
For additional information please contact us at (727) 363-9207.

6/17/22 Community Update with Vice Mayor Chris Graus


View the weekly update HERE.
This Independence Day, the City of St. Pete Beach will be launching fireworks from the east end of Corey Avenue. The fireworks will begin at 9:00pm.
This is a great location for fireworks as many of our residents will be able to view from their own backyards. The same holds true for the area businesses and hotels.

Spectators are encouraged to make reservations at local restaurants or hotels for viewing, or pack a classic 4th of July picnic and enjoy the view from beautiful Horan Park.

Road Work & Maintenance Projects

St. Pete Beach 2022 Street Resurfacing Project

The City of St. Pete Beach and our contractors will be working in throughout St. Pete Beach neighborhoods to resurface the streets the beginning the week of June 13th, 2022.  This is the final phase in the 2022 reclaimed water pipe maintenance and street paving project.  See full details and map HERE.



 

The Florida Department of Transportation's contractor, AJ General Construction Services, Inc., will begin making improvements to SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) from 36th to 131st avenues in Pinellas County. 

See full information on the FDOT website HERE. 
 

HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE!


The first thing we need to do during hurricane season is to take action in order to stay informed.  Make sure to sign up for city and county alerts HERE.
Fertilizer Ban
 
Pinellas County’s fertilizer ban runs from June 1st through September 30th.
Increased rainfall during this period can cause nitrogen and phosphorus to reach bodies of water, causing a host of environmental issues such as water quality problems, fish kills, and other harmful effects.

See a hole?  Fill it!


It's sea turtle nesting season along our coastline. Key actions to remember when you're on the sand:

Keep it Clean, Dark, Flat!

Clean - Leave nothing but footprints. Put trash or recyclables into the proper receptacle, properly dispose of food waste, and take care not to leave toys or clothes or let them escape into the water.

Dark - Mother sea turtles nest on dark beaches because it gives their hatchlings the greatest chance of survival. When the babies hatch, they follow the reflection of the night sky on the water, so artificial lighting can greatly disorient them. 

Flat - Mounds of sand and holes can pose a major obstruction to sea turtles. A baby sea turtle can fall into even the smallest hole, and if they are stuck there after sunrise they are likely to die. It is not common knowledge, but sea turtles can’t walk in reverse. If a mother gets stuck, she may get exhausted and give up or lay her eggs too close to the water’s edge. Encourage kids to fill holes and knock down sand castles when it’s time to head home. (Take a video and hashtag it #cleandarkflat to encourage others to do the same!)

 

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 
City of St. Pete Beach Commission Meeting

Join us at 6:00pm on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, for our next City Commission Meeting

 

TO PARTICIPATE: Join us in the commission chambers at 6:00pm, or email audience comments to cityclerk@stpetebeach.org prior to 5:00pm the day of the meeting.

The packet and agenda will be available on the website HERE. 

VIEW: Facebook Live or on the website HERE.

Duke Energy Improvements


Duke Energy is working in our community to improve reliability, reduce outages, and strengthen the power grid against severe weather to better serve the area.

See more information on the Duke Energy website HERE.
 

Upcoming Community Meetings

St. Pete Beach Library News
Upcoming Events:  
  • Monday, June 20 Juneteenth: Library is CLOSED
  • Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. – Story Time: Get ready to play and learn with Alexa! Learn numbers, colors, and the alphabet through songs, stories, and movement.
  • Tuesday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m. – Kid’s STEM: Oil Spill (K-5th grade). Learn about ocean pollution through a fun hands-on science activity. No registration required.
  • Wednesday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m. – Tween Movie & Magic Lantern Craft: Aquamarine (2006). Rated PG. Come make a mason jar mermaid lantern while watching Aquamarine – a movie about a sassy mermaid who comes ashore to search for true love.
  • Thursday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. – Family Crafternoon: Fleece Octopus Plush. Come create an incredibly cute fleece octopus plush! This is a family friendly no-sew craft. Supplies are provided. No registration required.
  • Friday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Author Event: Sherry Duquet. Author Sherry Duquet presents her masterfully crafted picture book, Violet the Hugging Octopus. This all ages reading and Q&A will appeal to adults looking to break into self-publishing picture books, as well as children looking to hear a charming story about self-esteem and self-love. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.
  

Summer Reading 2022 – Oceans of Possibilities: Head on into the library to pick up your Summer Reading bags, Reading with the Rays card, and adult Summer Reading Bingo card! 

Please visit SPBLibrary.com for details about our new hours and our other programs. See you soon!

Reclaimed Watering Schedule 

Public Record Requests

The City of St. Pete Beach is offering public records to the public using an online portal with JustFOIA.


See the online portal and processes outlined HERE.
Sarah Laracuente
Public Information Officer
City of St. Pete Beach
slaracuente@stpetebeach.org
727.324.7461

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