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July 22nd, 2022 Community Update

Video Update with Commissioner Friszolowski

Click here or the image below to view this weeks update.

**Please note, this video was pre-recorded on Thursday, July 14th, 2022.

Road Work & Maintenance Projects

Phase 2 of the Annual I & I program, which is a routine maintenance of sewer lines, is on schedule to launched this week. See more details on the city website 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.

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.

Celebrating History in St. Pete Beach

In 1997, the City buried a six-foot long, 11-inches wide time capsule in front of (then) police headquarters on Boca Ciega Drive as part of the 40th birthday celebration. It was scheduled to be opened 25 years later in 2022. The items are now on display at the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum.

Resident and local writer Renee Roos shares her story as a 40th Anniversary Committee Member.

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.

Here’s a great Q&A sheet from the County.

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!)

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.

Upcoming Community Meetings

Monday, July 25th, 2022
City of St. Pete Beach Commission Workshop

Tuesday, July 26th City Commission Meeting

Join us at 10:00am on Monday, July 25th, 2022, for our next City Commission Budget Workshop, and Tuesday, July 26th at 6:00pm for the next City Commission Meeting.

The workshop and meeting takes place inside the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

Address: 155 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

The packets and agendas are available on the website HERE.

VIEW: Facebook Live or on the website HERE.

St. Pete Beach Library News

Upcoming Events:

Monday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m. – Mayor’s Open Office: Ask questions and discuss concerns with Mayor Alan Johnson.

Tuesday, July 26 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.

Wednesday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m. – Presentation: Anne Morrow Lindbergh with Elizabeth Britt. Unwanted fame and tragedy combined in the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh to become a catalyst for her search for meaning and peace. A wonderful result was Gift From the Sea, inspired by Captiva island and published in 1955. It still strongly resonates with women everywhere. There is much to discover about this amazing woman’s life, legacy, and resilience amid unimaginable circumstances.

Thursday, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. – Family Crafternoon: Seahorse Magnets. Beat the heat by coming to the library and decorating a wooden seahorse magnet! This is a family friendly craft. Supplies are provided.

Friday, July 29 at 12:00 p.m. – Feature Film: Waterworld (1995). Rated PG- 13. Global warming has melted the polar ice caps, leaving most of Earth under water. A new island society has emerged - and a Mariner (Kevin Costner) believes he's found a map to the mythical Dryland!

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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