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July 8th, 2022 Community Update
Community News from Mayor Alan Johnson
View this week’s update HERE or by clicking the image below.
July 7th, 2022 - Community Meeting: Gulfwinds Drive Progress Update:

During the July 7th community meeting, the following proposed designs and project elements were discussed: 

  • The narrowing of drive lanes from Gulf Blvd to 64th Ave to accommodate sidewalks on both sides and on-street sharrow markings. On-street parking will remain. 
  • Raised intersections at 64th Ave, 67th Ave, Bay St, and 73rd Ave have been added to the design
  • 5ft Bike lanes will be added from 64th Ave to 73rd Ave
  • Storm water drainage will be improved with the repaving 
  • Landscaping plans are currently being discussed

If you have any questions regarding the designs or project, please contact Mike Clark at mclark@stpetebeach.org. 

Road Work & Maintenance Projects



 

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. 
 

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.
 
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!)

 

Upcoming Community Meetings

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 
City of St. Pete Beach Commission Workshop & Meeting

Join us at 4:30pm on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022, for our next City Commission Workshop and Meeting

 

TO PARTICIPATE: Join us in the commission chambers at 4:30pm, or email audience comments to cityclerk@stpetebeach.org prior to 3:30pm the day of the meeting.

The packet and agenda are  available on the website HERE. 

VIEW: Facebook Live or on the website HERE.
 


The District 4 Town Hall has been postponed until September 2022.  Stay tuned for the new date and time.

 

St. Pete Beach Library News
Upcoming Events:  

 
  • Monday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m. – Children’s Author Event: Dan Marrero—Please, Don’t Eat My Friends! Dan Marrero, local teacher and author, presents his debut picture book, Please Don’t Eat My Friends! Books will be available for purchase and signing after the reading.
  • Monday, July 11 at 5:00 p.m. – Mayor’s Open Office: Ask questions and discuss concerns with Mayor Alan Johnson.
  • Tuesday, July 12 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, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. – Tween Movie & Ocean Zen Garden Craft: Dolphin Tale (2011). Come make a relaxing Zen Garden while watching Dolphin Tale (PG)—a movie inspired by beloved local icon, Winter the dolphin.
  • Wednesday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. – Donut Happy Hour: Free donuts, coffee, and an opportunity to socialize with other senior adults!
  • Wednesday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. – Teen Movie & Pizza Party: Aquaman (2018).  Kick back and relax while eating free pizza and watching Aquaman (PG-13) —the origin story of the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis.
  • Thursday, July 14 at 12:00 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon: American Flag Paint Stick Project. Learn how to create a patriotic American Flag door decoration out of paint sticks. Supplies are provided.
  • Friday, July 15 at 12:00 p.m. – Feature Film: Life of Pi (2012). A shipwreck leaves a boy lost at sea aboard a lifeboat with a massive Bengal tiger in Ang Lee's visually stunning Oscar winner.
 


 
Voter Registration: Did you know your library is a voter registration agency? Come on in to register or update your voter registration, we are happy to assist you! (The deadline to register to vote in the August 23rd Primary Election is July 25).


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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