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It’s Friday, St. Petersburg! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Smash & Grab food truck, Paddy Fest, and firefighters’ chili cookoff benefiting MDA + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Investing in youth futures: Clearwater For Youth celebrated its 6th Breakfast at the Ballpark, awarding $400,000 in scholarships and spotlighting programs including its partnership with St. Petersburg College at TD Ballpark in Dunedin — get all the details.
Local partnership for child safety: Pinellas County Tax Collector offices team with Lauren’s Kids this month to support child sexual abuse prevention. Donate or choose a specialty plate to enter a $25 gift card drawing — see how to get involved.
Meet the team behind: St. Pete’s newest food truck, Smash & Grab, is crisscrossing Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco with hot, crispy-edged smashburgers and bold fries, popping up at breweries, apartments and weekend events — 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fresh, handmade finds: If your walls or gift list need a refresh, Florida CraftArt rotates new work weekly from Florida makers, including ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, and more, all under one downtown roof. Pop in, get inspired, and take home something local.
Weekend-ready deck upgrade: As a TrexPro Platinum installer, Gulfside Rail & Decks crafts low-maintenance composite decks, custom rails, and crisp finishes that stand up to salt and sun. Their crew handles the heavy lifting, and your weekends stay chill… not spent sanding.
Fresh-catch fix, anyone: At Trophy Fish, a rotating chalkboard lists local catches and boat drinks built for lingering. The patio hums, and the day’s haul often decides dinner, all simple flavors and easy vibes… a breezy spot where the chalk tells you what’s best right now.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🏺 The Magic and Chemistry of In-Glaze Lusters Workshop @ Morean Center for Clay | Friday (3/13) at 11:00 AM – This three-day glazing workshop with Lisa Zolandz explores the chemistry and alchemy of in-glaze lusters, blooming after reduction firing. Bring 3 to 6 Cone 10 bisqued pieces, wear stain-friendly clothes, and accept the kiln is the diva. $275, plus $100 materials paid to the artist.
☘ Paddy Fest @ Williams Park | Friday (3/13) at 3:00 PM – Three days of Irish revelry take over Williams Park, with live bands, pipers, dancers, Guinness, and whiskey tastings. Bring the kids for mini golf and leprechauns, no green beer required, or your appetite for the shepherd’s pie showdown. Tickets $25, kids 14 and under free.
🚗 Kiwanis Club of Pinellas Park Fundraiser Car Show @ Quaker Steak & Lube (Clearwater) | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Hosted by Racers and Rods, this car show keeps it simple, shiny, and for a cause. Ten bucks gets your ride in, with proceeds helping Kiwanis programs for Pinellas County kids, plus raffles, vendors, custom awards, tunes, and QSL wings. Bring the family, humblebrag later.
⚓ Nautical Flea Market @ Gulfport Municipal Marina | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats rummaging the docks for seaworthy treasures, and this nautical flea market delivers. Think anchors, dock lines, charts, coolers, vintage portholes, all the salty essentials at Gulfport Marina. Haggle a little, swap a story, leave with fewer dollars, and better gear.
♻ Great American Cleanup 2026 @ Clam Bayou Nature Preserve (Gulfport) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Swap your morning scroll for a feel-good cleanup at Clam Bayou’s Osgood Point, by Gulfport Marina. They supply pails, pickers, gloves, and sanitizer, you bring sturdy shoes, long sleeves if you’re mangrove-curious, and a kayak if you’ve got one. Do some good, still make brunch.
🏴 Family Day: Pirate Invasion @ Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If your crew has been pillaging only the pantry, steer them to MAACM for a Pirate Invasion with Capt’n Hawk and the Krewe of the Scarlett Fortuna. Expect stories, music, crafty activities, and swashbuckling displays, all sneakily fueling reading, history, and imagination, included with admission.
🧘 Self-Care Sunday + Wellness Market @ Plunsana | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Self-Care Sunday is taking over your morning with Kundalini yoga, live music, and a wellness market from local folks who actually care. Stretch, sip, and shop, then brave the hot saunas and icy plunges, and have a Sunday plan your body and calendar agree on.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 St. Petersburg report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 53%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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