Gulfport & St. Pete: March 6-13 Events
- Explore a diverse range of activities happening in Pinellas County from March 6th to 13th.
- Join FloridaRAMA for the 5th Annual Reeling in Stigma event,a community gathering to support mental health professionals and promote suicide prevention and awareness.
- Head to the Madeira Beach Recreation Complex for the third week of the Make It Happen Softball Games.
Yoru Guide to Events in Pinellas: March 6-13
Table of Contents
- Yoru Guide to Events in Pinellas: March 6-13
- Yoru Guide to Events in Pinellas: March 6-13 – Q&A
- General Events and Activities
- specific Event Highlights
- Q: What is the “Reeling in Stigma” event about and when is it?
- Q: Where can I watch the “Make It Happen Softball Games” and which periods are they playing?
- Q: Where can I listen to live music Friday, March 7?
- Q: What is happening on Saturday, March 8 for thrifty finds?
- Q: Tell me about the Psychic Fair Showcase. Where is it located, and what does it support?
- Q: Can you describe the West St.Pete CommUNITY festival? Where is it, and what activities are there?
- Q: What is the Florida Springs Book talk about, and where is it?
- Q: What is Lionfish Dissection Day about, and where can I attend?
- Q: Where is the Happy Hour and when is it happening?
- Q: Tell me about the Casual Concert Series at the St. Pete Beach Library.
- Q: What book is the Gabber Book Club discussing, and where are they meeting?
- Q: Where can I learn about Florida panthers, and what will be discussed?
- Event Summary Table
Explore a diverse range of activities happening in Pinellas County from March 6th to 13th. From supporting mental health initiatives to enjoying community festivals and delving into teh mysteries of Florida’s wildlife, there’s something for everyone.
Thursday,March 6
Reeling in Stigma
Join FloridaRAMA for the 5th Annual Reeling in Stigma event,a community gathering to support mental health professionals and promote suicide prevention and awareness. The evening begins with “cocktails and conversation in a welcoming setting,” followed by a program featuring experts and leaders discussing resilience.A live DJ will conclude the event. FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 6-10 p.m. 727-210-5450.
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9
Make It Happen Games
Head to the Madeira Beach Recreation Complex for the third week of the Make It Happen Softball Games. Whether you’re “cheering for a team or there simply for the vibes and a hot dog,” enjoy a weekend of softball near the beach.Madeira Beach Recreation Department, 200 Rex Place, Madeira beach. Fri.,11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 9-11:30 a.m.
Friday, March 7
Friday Night Live Music
Enjoy live music with Nick Sette at Mastry’s Brewing Co. Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. 7 p.m. 727-202-8045.
Saturday, March 8
OSNA Yard Sale
Get ready for some thrifty finds at the Annual Old Southeast Neighborhood Association (OSNA) Yard Sale. “Bring your bins and your dollar bills” to explore over 60 homes participating in The Old Southeast, Tropical Shores, and Rosier Park. The Old South East Neighborhood,St. Petersburg. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Psychic Fair Showcase
explore the mystical at the Psychic Fair Showcase in St. Pete. Meet “14 readers, tarot professionals, and clairvoyants of all kinds to get your soul readings on.” This bi-annual fundraiser supports the Temple of the Living God. Temple of the Living god of St Petersburg, 1950 2nd Ave. N., St Petersburg. 10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.727-822-8628
Community Festival
Celebrate local unity at The West St. Pete CommUNITY festival in Azalea Park. Enjoy ”an array of vendors, fire-spinning performers, food trucks, and presentations from the PSTA SunRunner, an armored vehicle, and motorcycle and K9 demonstrations,” plus a laser light show after dark. Azalea Park, 1600 72nd St. N., St. Petersburg. 2-9 p.m. 727-893-7441.
Florida Springs Book Talk
Join Christopher Meindl, author of Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics and restoration, for a presentation and book signing. meindl will delve “deep into the history, politics, and lore of our freshwater springs.” Wild Space Gallery, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg. 5-8 p.m.
Sunday, March 9
Lionfish Dissection Day
Tampa Bay Watch hosts a Lionfish Dissection Day. Explore “what makes lionfish special, and why they are enemies of the Gulf Coast.” Limited space is available, and tickets include Finding Center admission. Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde. 3 p.m. 727-867-8166.
Monday, March 10
Happy Hour
Enjoy happy hour at the gulfport Senior center, sponsored by The Goldton.”Come have drinks with old and new friends.” Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport. 5:30 p.m. 727-893-1231.
Wednesday,March 12
Casual Concert
Relax at the St. Pete Beach Library for the Sea, Sand, and Sound Concert Series. This week features guitarist Dave Valliere performing “classic rock, blues, and reggae.” St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach. 6 p.m.727-367-2735.
Gabber Book Club
Join the Gabber Book Club, moderated by Catherine Haddock, to discuss Sun City by Tove Jansson, “a moving story about a St. Petersburg nursing home and it’s inhabitants.” Habana Café, 5402 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport. 6 p.m. 727-321-6965.
Thursday, March 13
Panther Talk
Learn about Florida’s panthers at Boyd Hill. Biologist Christopher Satter from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will share ”wild stories about the endangered Florida panther, the challenges it faces, and how you can help.” Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg. 7-8 p.m. 727-893-7326.
Yoru Guide to Events in Pinellas: March 6-13 – Q&A
General Events and Activities
Q: What types of events can I find in Pinellas County between March 6th and March 13th?
A: Pinellas county offers a diverse range of activities, including events supporting mental health, community festivals, book talks, live music, yard sales, psychic fairs, discussions about Florida’s wildlife, and more.There is something for all tastes.
specific Event Highlights
Q: What is the “Reeling in Stigma” event about and when is it?
A: “Reeling in Stigma,” hosted by FloridaRAMA, is an event focused on supporting mental health professionals and promoting suicide prevention and awareness. It includes cocktails,conversations with experts,and a live DJ. It takes place on Thursday, March 6th, from 6-10 p.m. at FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St.Petersburg.
Q: Where can I watch the “Make It Happen Softball Games” and which periods are they playing?
A: The “Make It happen Softball Games” take place at the Madeira Beach Recreation Department, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach. The games occur during the weekdays and weekend.Here’s the schedule:
friday,march 7: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 8: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 9: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Q: Where can I listen to live music Friday, March 7?
A: You can enjoy live music with Nick Sette at Mastry’s Brewing co., located on Blind Pass Road, St.Pete Beach, at 7 p.m.
Q: What is happening on Saturday, March 8 for thrifty finds?
A: The Annual Old Southeast Neighborhood Association (OSNA) Yard Sale is happening. Over 60 homes are participating in The Old Southeast, Tropical shores, and Rosier Park neighborhoods in St. Petersburg, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Q: Tell me about the Psychic Fair Showcase. Where is it located, and what does it support?
A: The Psychic Fair Showcase is in St. Pete. You can meet 14 readers, tarot professionals, and clairvoyants. This bi-annual fundraiser supports the Temple of the living God. It occurs at the Temple of the Living God of St Petersburg, 1950 2nd Ave.N., St. petersburg, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Q: Can you describe the West St.Pete CommUNITY festival? Where is it, and what activities are there?
A: The West St. Pete CommUNITY festival is a local event in Azalea Park, St. Petersburg. It features vendors, fire-spinning performers, food trucks, presentations from the PSTA SunRunner, an armored vehicle, motorcycle and K9 demonstrations, and a laser light show after dark. It takes place at Azalea Park, 1600 72nd St. N., St. Petersburg, from 2-9 p.m.
Q: What is the Florida Springs Book talk about, and where is it?
A: Join Christopher Meindl, author of Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics and restoration, for a presentation and book signing. The book talk will cover the history, politics, and lore of Florida’s freshwater springs at wild Space Gallery, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg,from 5-8 p.m.
Q: What is Lionfish Dissection Day about, and where can I attend?
A: Tampa Bay Watch hosts Lionfish Dissection Day to explore what makes lionfish special and why they are enemies of the Gulf Coast. The event is at Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas bayway S., Tierra Verde, at 3 p.m.
Q: Where is the Happy Hour and when is it happening?
A: The Happy Hour is hosted by the Gulfport Senior Center, sponsored by The goldton. The address is Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport at 5:30 PM.
Q: Tell me about the Casual Concert Series at the St. Pete Beach Library.
A: The Sea, Sand, and Sound Concert Series at the St. Pete Beach Library features guitarist Dave Valliere performing “classic rock, blues, and reggae.” The concert is at St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach, at 6 p.m.
Q: What book is the Gabber Book Club discussing, and where are they meeting?
A: The Gabber Book Club is discussing Sun City by Tove Jansson, a story about a St.Petersburg nursing home and its inhabitants. They are meeting at Habana Café, 5402 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport, at 6 p.m.
Q: Where can I learn about Florida panthers, and what will be discussed?
A: Head to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve to learn about Florida’s panthers. Biologist Christopher satter from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will share “wild stories about the endangered Florida panther, the challenges it faces, and how you can help.” The event is at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg, from 7-8 p.m.
Event Summary Table
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Description |
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| Reeling in Stigma | Thursday, March 6 | 6-10 p.m. | FloridaRAMA,2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Mental health support event with experts,conversations,and a DJ. |
| Make It Happen Softball Games | Fri-Sun, March 7-9 | see Schedule Above | Madeira Beach Recreation Department, 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach | Softball games for the third week of the competition. |
| Friday Night Live Music | Friday, March 7 | 7 p.m.| Mastry’s Brewing Co., Blind pass Road, St. Pete Beach | Live music with Nick Sette. |
| OSNA Yard Sale | Saturday, March 8 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Old South East Neighborhood, St. Petersburg | Annual neighborhood yard sale. |
| Psychic Fair Showcase | Saturday, March 8 | 10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | temple of the living God, 1950 2nd Ave. N., St Petersburg | Meet psychic readers and tarot professionals. |
| Community Festival | saturday, March 8 | 2-9 p.m. | Azalea Park, 1600 72nd St. N., St. Petersburg | Local festival with vendors,performers,food trucks,and presentations. |
| Florida Springs Book talk | Saturday, March 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Wild Space Gallery, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Book talk and signing with Christopher Meindl,author of Florida Springs.|
| Lionfish dissection Day | Sunday,March 9 | 3 p.m. | Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde | Learn about lionfish and their impact on the Gulf coast. |
| Happy Hour | Monday, March 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport | Sponsored happy hour for seniors. |
| Casual Concert | Wednesday, March 12 | 6 p.m. | St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach | Live music concert series with guitarist Dave Valliere performing classic rock, blues, and reggae.|
| Gabber Book Club | Wednesday, March 12 | 6 p.m. | Habana Café, 5402 Gulfport Blvd. S., Gulfport | Discussion of Sun City* by Tove Jansson. |
| Panther talk | Thursday, March 13 | 7-8 p.m. | Boyd Hill nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S.,St. Petersburg | Learn about Florida’s panthers from a biologist. |