St. Pete Beach enews The Official Electronic Newsletter of St. Pete Beach June 29, 2017 POOL INFORMATION Water temp. always 82! POOL HOURS May 28th-August 13th ADULT LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: 7a-10a Mon-Fri: 11a-4p/6p-7p (limited lanes) Fri : 11a-6p (limited lanes) PUBLIC SWIM Mon-Thurs: 10a-4p Fri: 10a-6p Sat: 10a-3p Sun: 12p-3p COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Mon-Fri: 7a-8:30p Sat: 9a-1pm Sun: Closed UPCOMING MEETINGS Held at City Hall Historic Preservation July 6 @ 3:30p Code Enforcement Special Magistrate July 10 @ 10a City Commission July 11 @ 6p Finance & Budget July 12 @ 3p Planning Board July 17 @ 4p Commission meetings replay on Ch. 642 on a continuous loop CITY OFFICES CLOSED TUESDAY, JULY 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS The City of St. Pete Beach will host their annual fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4th at sunset (approximately 9pm). The fireworks will be staged on Upham Beach. All normal beach and parking ordinances will be in effect. The Upham Beach entrances will be closed to the public starting at 6pm and a beach launch area will be established. For more information, contact the City of St. Pete Beach at 727.367.2735. LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS Monday, 6:00 pm, Radio Drama Night, episodes of WWII spy drama Cloak and Dagger; Tuesday, Library CLOSED (Independence Day); Wednesday, 11:00 am, relax with Adult Coloring; Wednesday 8:30-11:30 pm, Sidewalk Astronomy with Daniel Bricker, St. Petersburg Astronomy Club (Library south sidewalk, weather permitting); Thursday, 11:00 am, Mother Goose Story Time for ages 0-3; Friday, 11:00 am, Building a Better World: Toddler Summer Reading (stories and activities with an animal theme for ages 0-4). THE CITY OF ST. PETE BEACH IS TURNING 60! We will be celebrating with a Champagne Brunch OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the Don Cesar on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 11am. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with a presentation from the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, capturing the growth of the city over the past 60 years. We will hear from locals about the history of the city and reflect on great pictures and videos. At the brunch, we will present the Best of St. Pete Beach awards honoring the best hotels, restaurants and live music in our community. Join us in celebrating the city, its residents and businesses! Tickets are on sale now at The St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr, for $60 each. Space is limited. DIVE-IN MOVIES Summer Dive-In Movies are back at the St. Pete Beach Community Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Bring your noodles, floats and chairs to lounge by the pool while watching a movie on our big inflatable screen out under the stars! Our next Dive-In Movie will be on Friday, June 30th featuring Lego Batman. Snacks, drinks and glow jewelry will be sold. No outside coolers or food allowed. Doors open at 8:00pm. Admission is $5.00 per person. This event will be canceled in inclement weather. For more our full schedule of Dive-In movies visit our website at www.spbrec.com. For more information call the Aquatic Center at 727-363.9264. Full list of Summer Dive-In Movies June 30th- Lego Batman July 14th- Finding Dory July 28th- Doctor Strange FAMILY FUN DAYS AT THE ST. PETE BEACH AQUATIC CENTER- What better way to beat the heat than music, games and more at the pool? Bring your family and friends out for Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 30 th from 12:00-3:00pm at the St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Beat Dad at pool bingo and dance with Grandma while enjoying prizes, music, and summertime on St. Pete Beach. Admission to the pool is just $2.00 for youth or senior and $3.00 for adults. For more information visit www.spbrec.com or call 727.363.9264. FIREWORKS DISPLAY Sunday July 2nd, fireworks will be displayed behind the Tradewinds Resort.
St. Pete Beach enews The Official Electronic Newsletter of St. Pete Beach June 29, 2017 POOL INFORMATION Water temp. always 82! POOL HOURS May 28th-August 13th ADULT LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: 7a-10a Mon-Fri: 11a-4p/6p-7p (limited lanes) Fri : 11a-6p (limited lanes) PUBLIC SWIM Mon-Thurs: 10a-4p Fri: 10a-6p Sat: 10a-3p Sun: 12p-3p COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Mon-Fri: 7a-8:30p Sat: 9a-1pm Sun: Closed UPCOMING MEETINGS Held at City Hall Historic Preservation July 6 @ 3:30p Code Enforcement Special Magistrate July 10 @ 10a City Commission July 11 @ 6p Finance & Budget July 12 @ 3p Planning Board July 17 @ 4p Commission meetings replay on Ch. 642 on a continuous loop MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER RICK FALKENSTEIN- Good Day St Pete Beach Residents, The Historic Preservation Board has a vacancy for the District 2 seat that needs to be filled by a resident city wide. The Historic Preservation Board meets monthly on the first Thursday at 3:30pm. For more information please refer to the city web page www.stpetebeach.org Please summit a back ground letter to our City Clerks Office. Be part of working to maintain our historic roots. Sincerely, Rick Falkenstein District 2 Commissioner 2017 HURRICANE SEASON Hurricane season has begun. Please take the time now to prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of a storm here in Pinellas County. Plan your evacuation route. Stop by any City of St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue Stations or City Hall to pick up the Pinellas County Hurricane Guide, or you may access this information on the web at http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/prepareahead.htm or http://www.pinellascounty.org/resident/disasters.htm MESSAGE FROM THE PINELLAS COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE- The Pinellas County Sheriff s Office is encouraging the public to be on alert of scammers targeting elderly citizens identifying and posing as employees of the water department. Victims are told there is a water leak in their home and once the suspects gain entry, one suspect distracts the victim while the other suspect steals various jewelry and valuables. Pinellas County Sheriff s Department encourages citizens to not allow anyone entry into their home without first verifying the status of their employment by either contacting your local water department or the Pinellas County Sheriff s office at 727.582.6200. THE CITY OF ST. PETE BEACH is pleased to announce that we now have on-line permitting You can now submit for and pay for various permits on-line, request an inspection for an existing permit, review the address complete permit history and can see when an inspection has passed, all on-line. To access this information, on-line go on our citizen portal and register as a user and you will have immediate access to the information that is in our system. The web address is: https://aca3.accela.com/stpetebeach/ If you have trouble accessing the information or have other questions regarding this, or any of our services please contact the Community Development Department at 727.363.9214. SANITARY SEWER PIPE REPAIRS ON BOCA CIEGA DRIVE Starting on July 17th a contractor working for the City will be performing sanitary sewer pipe repairs on Boca Ciega Drive from 75th Ave south to 73rd Ave. Boca Ciega Drive will be closed and cross traffic on Corey Ave, 73rd Ave and the Alley will be blocked. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks.
St. Pete Beach enews The Official Electronic Newsletter of St. Pete Beach June 29, 2017 POOL INFORMATION Water temp. always 82! POOL HOURS May 28th-August 13th ADULT LAP SWIM Mon-Fri: 7a-10a Mon-Fri: 11a-4p/6p-7p (limited lanes) Fri : 11a-6p (limited lanes) PUBLIC SWIM Mon-Thurs: 10a-4p Fri: 10a-6p Sat: 10a-3p Sun: 12p-3p COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Mon-Fri: 7a-8:30p Sat: 9a-1pm Sun: Closed UPCOMING MEETINGS Held at City Hall Historic Preservation July 6 @ 3:30p Code Enforcement Special Magistrate July 10 @ 10a City Commission July 11 @ 6p Finance & Budget July 12 @ 3p Planning Board July 17 @ 4p A MESSAGE FROM PROJECT MANAGER HOLLY SHORT OF BIRD MONITORING & STEWARDSHIP AUDUBON FLORIDA Black Skimmers are nesting on St. Pete Beach again, and they need your help! The colony of over 600 skimmers make scrapes in the sand to lay eggs and raise their chicks. As more chicks hatch and grow older, they will begin venturing outside of the colony s posted area looking for shade or to cool off by the water. They will be at an increased risk since they blend in so well with the sand. Skimmer parents are great at defending their eggs and chicks against predators such as gulls and crows, but they need a little extra help from you to make sure they successfully raise their families. Tips for Helping the Black Skimmers: Keep your distance and respect posted areas. If the birds become agitated, you are too close! Take a few steps back until the bird has settled down. Signs and rope help people to avoid stepping on nests/chicks. Avoid flushing birds. Large flocks of Black Skimmers from the colony sit by the water s edge to cool off, sometimes with their chicks. Running through flocks cause them to fly away and use up their energy needed to feed and protect chicks. Chicks unable to fly will also be left alone and vulnerable to predators. Avoid lighting off fireworks within 1,000 ft of the colony. Firework booms can flush skimmers off their nests and cause abandonment of chicks. Keep pets off the beach and away from nesting areas. Avoid feeding wildlife, especially the gulls and crows. Attracting these predators to the beach and near the colony puts the nests and chicks at risk. Spread the word! Tell others what you ve learned about these incredible birds! Audubon Florida is looking for volunteers to steward these colonies of nesting Black Skimmers and help educate the public during the weekends and 4 th of July holiday. If you are interested in becoming a bird steward or learning more about how you can help, please email anchor steward Monica Craig at mcraig@audubon.org or visit www.flbeachbirds.org. Commission meetings replay on Ch. 642 on a continuous loop
July 4 th Frequently Asked Questions Where are the fireworks being launched from? They are being launched from Upham Beach When are they being launched? On Tuesday, July 4 th at sunset (approximately 9pm) Will Upham Beach close? Yes, the fire department will close the beach at 6pm in order to fence off the launch area. Paradise Grille will also close at 6pm. All but the southernmost beach walkways at Upham Beach will close at 6pm. Metered parking will still be available. Can I bring alcohol on the beach? NO! There is no alcohol, glass containers, pets, fire (including for the cooking of food) allowed on the beach at any time. Traffic? Expect traffic delays in the city before and after the fireworks are launched. All traffic moving north of the Bayway bridge will be directed off the island from 75 th Ave into Pasadena. No exit into Treasure Island will be permitted. Will there be entertainment on the beach? The city is not providing live music or other activities, other than fireworks, on the beach. Local beach bars/hotels may have live music or activities available. Contact them directly to find out their schedules. Be Safe and Have Fun!
Police Command Post July 4th Upham Beach Fireworks launch area Beach will close at 6pm Beach walkways will close at 6pm. Only southernmost walkway will remain open
This 4 th of J uly week Prevent Fires! More fire-related calls come to the Pinellas County Regional 911 Center during the 4th of July holiday than any other time of the year. Warning: Fireworks are dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk. The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them. Instead, attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals. Fire-Related Calls 2016 Date # of fire calls July 3 37 July 4 68 July 5 60 Fire Station Recreational grilling and backyard firepits safety: Grills must be placed at least 10 feet away from any structures. Never grill on a condo or apartment balcony. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from hot grills and a safe distance away from firepits. Firepits must be at least 15 feet away from your house and anything that can burn. Never leave any fire unattended. Make sure all fires are completely extinguished after use. 165 www.pinellascounty.org/wildfires Pinellas County fire-related calls July 3-5, 2016 Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To obtain accessible formats of this document, please call (727) 464-4062 (V/TDD). Produced in cooperation with the Pinellas County Marketing & Communications Department. 06/17
Fireworks Safety Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. People can enjoy fireworks safely if they follow a few simple safety tips: BE CAREFUL! KKK Be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts. KKK Do not use consumer fireworks. KKK Keep a close eye on children at events where fireworks are used. How HOT does a sparkler burn? 1200 F Sparklers 1100 F 1000 F 900 F 800 F 700 F 600 F 500 F 400 F 300 F 200 F 100 F 0 F Glass melts at 900 F Wood burns at 575 F Cakes bake at 350 F Water boils at 212 F Consumer fireworks NFPA is opposed to consumer use of fireworks. This includes sparklers and firecrackers. Even sparklers burn hot enough to cause third-degree burns. FACTS! Fireworks cause an average of almost 20,000 reported fires per year.! In 2013, sparklers caused 41% of fireworks injuries. Your Source for SAFETY Information NFPA Public Education Division 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169 www.nfpa.org/education
Sidewalk Astronomy courtesy of Daniel Bricker St. Petersburg Astronomy Club Join us for a telescopic viewing of Saturn and Jupiter Wednesday July 5 8:30-11:30 p.m. Weather Permitting St. Pete Beach Library 365 73rd Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-363-9238 SPBLibrary.com
60 th Anniversary Champagne Brunch Schedule 10-11am: Welcome Reception in the South Terrace Room, 5 th Floor Enjoy live steel drum music Snack on Larry s mini donuts and a bubble bar serving mimosas and other assorted juices and berries Meet Cathy Salustri, author of Back Roads of Paradise 11am 1pm: Champagne Brunch in the King Charles Room, 5 th Floor Sip champagne and enjoy the assorted brunch menu Take a walk down memory lane with a presentation from The Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Recognition of the Best of St. Pete Beach awards Beach Formal Attire Brunch Menu: Pass-A-Grille Buffet Champagne Freshly Squeezed Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Grapefruit Juices Seasonal Fruit, Berries Scrambled Eggs Potato Casserole Bacon, Sausage, Chicken Apple Sausage Mini Danish, Croissants, Assorted Muffins, Bagels, Banana Bread Sweet Butter, Cream Cheese, Jams Salad - Feta, Watermelon, Arugula, Yogurt, Toasted Walnuts, Parsley Gourmet Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Herbal Teas, Iced Tea Chicken & Waffles Station Freshly Made Waffles, Fried Chicken, Bananas Foster, Strawberries, Chocolate Chips, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup, Nutella Syrup and Sweet Cream Butter Dessert Birthday Cake and assorted cupcakes
City of St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue 7301 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706 727.363.9206 PRESS RELEASE TO: Media Contacts FROM: Jim Kilpatrick, Fire Chief DATE: June 28, 2017 RE: St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue Gets New Medic 22 St. Pete Beach Receives New Medic Unit 22 St. Pete Beach, Florida St. Pete Beach residents and visitors can feel safer this summer. St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue received their new medic unit and placed in full service on June 21, 2017. This unit will be located at the St. Pete Beach Fire Station 22, 1950 Pass A Grille Way. Medic 22 will primarily provide advance life support medical care to residents and visitors of St. Pete Beach and the surrounding communities. New Medic 22 is a 2017 Ford F550 4X4 and will replace a 2001 Freightliner model. Medic 22 will be the newest addition to the fire department s fleet. Medic 22 has a custom built rescue body, built by Hall-mark RTC, based in Ocala Florida. In addition to its primary function, the unit is equipped with water rescue equipment including marine radios, search lights, dual swim boards and Water Extrication Team (WET) equipment. The WET Team is a rapidly deployed team of two to four divers using rapid extrication SCUBA equipment. The goal of this specialty equipment is to allow rescuers to don their gear in rapid fashion and enter the water to rescue victims from sub-surface marine environments. We are proud of the level of service that our fire fighters-paramedics provide and the new medic unit facilitates that service. For additional information related to this story, please contact Jim Kilpatrick, Fire Chief at (727) 363-9206 or firechief@stpetebeach.org. ####