St. Pete Extra! September 2023 Edition

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UTILITY RATE CHANGES COMING DOWN THE PIPE

Utility billing rates and charges for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation will change on Oct. 1, 2023, upon City Council approval.

Stay updated at stpete.org/rates.

GOOD NEIGHBOR TIP: KEEP OUR CURBS CLEAN

Help us reduce recycling contamination – do not leave your container at the curb or in the alley and only place out for collection before 7 a.m. on your service day. Please do not bag recycling in plastic bags or dispose of plastic bags.

Don’t know your service day? Go to stpete.org/collection to find your recycling zone calendar or download the St. Pete Collects app to receive notifications the day before your collection day.

CALLING ALL SMALL, WOMAN-OWNED & MINORITY-OWNED BIZ!

Join us at the first annual Supplier Diversity Day! This new event is dedicated to connecting small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses with local opportunities. You don't want to miss this one!

More at stpete.org/OSD.

CELEBRA CON NOSOTROS! (CELEBRATE WITH US!)

There is so much to celebrate during Hispanic Heritage month - September 15 through October 15! Celebrate the month by attending an event, supporting local Hispanic-owned businesses, educating yourself about the Latinx experience, and more.

3 CHEERS FOR VOLUNTEERS

CareFest is finally here! CareFest is a community outreach program that helps homeowners in need with minor home repairs, yard work, and painting through in-kind donations and volunteers. As a City of Compassion, St. Pete knows that once our own needs are met, we must look to the needs of others.

Find more information and ways to participate at stpete.org/CareFest.

HOME STRETCH OF THE FERTILIZER BAN

Help the Sunshine City by not using fertilizer for one more month! Every year, increased rainfall in the summer months can cause nutrients from fertilizer to reach bodies of water and lead to environmental issues and water quality problems. We can help our environment through this season in many ways, including partaking in the fertilizer ban from June 1 to September 30.

More information at stpete.org/fertilizer.

STAY SAFE THROUGH HURRICANE SEASON

We're still in the thick of hurricane season here in St. Pete, and want to remind you to stay aware. Hurricane season lasts until November 30. Be proactive rather than reactive this year!

For helpful tips, tricks, and tactics, visit stpete.org/hurricane.

PARKING PRO-TIP!

The Tampa Bay Rays parking lots at Tropicana Field are open to the public during non-game or event times. Spots can be paid for through the ParkMobile app.

For more information on the Rays parking facilities, visit mlb.com/RaysParking.