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Happy weekend, St. Petersburg!
In today’s happening-today edition: A 420-mile Gulf Coast trail, Paddyfest, a historic boat tour, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Decades of planning take shape: A planned 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will link Tampa Bay to Naples, connecting seven counties and 52 communities, including Pinellas, and becoming one of Florida’s longest continuous routes — get all the details.
Extended visitor season ahead: Pinellas beach spots are bracing for a spring break surge after a $125 million renourishment made the shoreline much wider. Treasure Island restaurants report crowds ahead of St. Patrick’s Day — get all the details.
Longevity-minded beauty takes root: Local beauty entrepreneur Brenda expanded her studio into The Grove, a St. Pete membership-based wellness spot blending advanced facials, sauna, and cold plunge. The grand opening took place March 6 — read the full story.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Low-stress kid adventure: When your tiny tornadoes need to move and your coffee needs to survive, Great Explorations Children’s Museum delivers St. Pete-smart, hands-on exhibits in art, science, and pretend play. Kids burn energy, build curiosity, and learn without noticing… which makes the whole outing feel like an easy win.
Native yard glow-up: Whether your lawn’s on life support or just blah, Wise Hands, Native Plant Landscaping turns Pinellas and Hillsborough yards into Florida-native habitats with design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Since 2019, their certified crew has restored larger spaces and built wildlife-friendly, pollinator gardens that actually feel like home.
Thread the tunnels: Whether you’re tuning a forehand or sneaking in after-work throws, Tocobaga Disc Golf Course weaves through shady Maximo Park with tight lines, bay breezes, and palmetto pinch points that keep you honest. Ideal for a brisk solo lap or an easygoing card any day.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
☘ Paddyfest @ Williams Park | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 AM – Whether you’re Irish all year or just on St. Paddy’s, St. Pete’s Paddyfest brings two days of live performances, pints, and spirited mischief. Swap beach traffic for good tunes, friendly crowds, and a festive wander that actually feels local, not tourist-trap green beer chaos.
⚓ 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.
⛵ Historic Boat Tour @ St. Petersburg Museum of History | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Play tourist the smart way on the city’s first Historic Boat Tour, cruising from Snell Isle to Coquina Key with salty stories, science, and skyline views. Local lore told with a wink, minimal sunscreen, and a side of eco-truth. Only 40 seats, $40-$45.
🏴 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.
🎨 Second Saturday ArtWalk @ Creative Clay | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Second Saturday ArtWalk has a worthy stop at Good Folk Gallery, where the Boundless Expressions online auction is, shocker, hanging in person. Enjoy refreshments, let a member artist do your portrait, then bid or buy with confidence. Sign up: https://creativeclay.cbo.io
🧘 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.
🐝 Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping @ Little Tree Homestead (Gulfport) | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Yard feeling underachieving? Get the beginner’s scoop on backyard beekeeping at a local urban homestead, as Albert, a decade-long keeper, walks you through hives, honey, and Central Florida realities. It is sliding scale, supports community sustainability education, and no one gets turned away.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 St. Petersburg report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 84°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 35%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 66%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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