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Hey St. Petersburg, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Dalí Museum named fifth-best, a police drone pilot program, and Reggae Rise Up + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Immersive art draws fresh praise: St. Petersburg’s Dalí Museum was named the fifth-best art museum in America in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and its 360-degree Dalí Dome keeps wowing visitors — get all the details.

Aerial tech enhances emergency response: Clearwater police launched a drone pilot program last week to manage Spring Break crowds, streaming video to officers to speed responses and assist with missing children or swimmers in distress — see how the program works.

Handcrafted finds await: Support women-owned businesses at the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring 80 plus local makers and unique handmade jewelry, pottery, and accessories — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Grab tickets to Reggae Rise Up
• Celebrate St. Paddy’s all day long
• Get messy with splatter painting, fruit smashing

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Sandwich fix, sorted: Mazzaro’s Italian Market stacks made-to-order deli sandwiches on just-baked bread, loaded with salami, mozz, and roasted peppers that turn a quick bite into a mini field trip. A daily special and a sunlit patio can make lunch feel suspiciously like playing hooky.

Local playtime solved: St. Pete parents, Runrun Kids Store curates toys and kid-friendly finds that spark real play. Expect a refreshed toy bin, a sliver of calm, and new discoveries for curious hands. Less noise, more imagination, right here in the neighborhood.

Nature fix, no driving far: Slip into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve for shady trails, winding boardwalks, and the hush along Lake Maggiore. Quick reset, with wildlife cameos, a solid Birds of Prey program, and wide-open space to wander when your brain needs airplane mode.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🌙 8th Annual Iftar Dinner @ The Coliseum | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Break the fast, and a little small-talk barrier, at a free community Iftar at the St. Pete Coliseum, all faiths welcome. TBAMA and the City are serving food, fellowship, and that rare St. Pete magic where strangers become neighbors. Come early, bring curiosity, leave full.

🎨 Gallery Talk for Day Dreams S|ART|Q Exhibition @ Morean Arts Center | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Give your brain a culture snack and your wallet a break at a free gallery talk with SARTQ artists. Lori Childers, Izzy Stark, Julie Kanapaux, and more share stories and techniques behind Day Dreams, and you get bragging rights for supporting arts between errands.

📝 Poetry @ One Dali Blvd, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, Florida 33701 | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Need a smarter second Thursday? The Dalí’s ground floor hosts a free, public poetry series with former St. Pete poet laureate Helen Pruitt Wallace and select guests, all words and no galleries, since gallery access isn’t included. Easy entry, real voices, and blessed air-conditioning.

🎨 Family Fun: Canvas Paint Night @ Speer YMCA | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – If your fridge gallery needs an upgrade, the Y has a free family canvas paint night, with supplies, friendly guidance, and zero pressure included. No experience, just imagination, but register, spots fill fast. Bonus, register for Summer Camp and they’ll waive the fee.

🚶 Second Saturday Walk @ Bay Vista Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Second Saturday at Bay Vista Park means a bayfront stroll, then breakfast at Frog Pond, because priorities. We choose the route together, Bahama Shores along the water or the Pink Streets in Pinellas Point, about an hour, no heroics. Maps and photos in the discussion.

⛵ EC-SAR Marine Yard Sale @ Eckerd College Waterfront | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Need an excuse to expand the dock junk, without paying retail? Hit the marine yard sale at Eckerd College Waterfront for deals on boats, motors, and gear, all benefiting EC-SAR, the student rescue crew that keeps Tampa Bay afloat. Free and open to the public.

🎶 Chamber Singers Concert @ St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Craving goosebumps not from the weather? Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers, led by Dr. William Wright, bring a tour program of sacred and secular gems, lush harmonies, and serious talent. Free, open to all, and a quality Lancaster night out.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 St. Petersburg report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 6%

Patchy fog before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

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