St. Pete Extra! March 2023 Edition
St. Pete Extra! March 2023 Edition
Happy Women's History Month!
March is Women's History Month. We take this time to reflect on the accomplishments and impact of women on our culture and society throughout the years. So don't be shy, thank a woman in your life!
NOMINATE YOUR NEIGHBOR
Do you have a neighbor who is cultivating their property to enhance the beauty or safeguard the natural resources of St. Pete? Nominate them for the City Beautiful Commission's City Beautification Awards!
View the award categories and eligibility criteria and submit a nomination at stpete.org/cbc
CONSERVE WATER FOR THE PLANET!
And for yourself! Water conservation is a great way to save money on your utility bill
Attend a virtual water conservation workshop to learn about water-saving (and money-saving) practices, like rain barrels, micro irrigation, whole-home water conservation, and more.
Workshop details and dates at stpete.org/waterworkshops
GOOD NEIGHBOR TIP
HOME RENOVATION’S BEST FRIEND
Renovating or demolishing? We’ll handle the trash! DYK: Construction material should not be placed in regular curbside trash containers. Commercial contractors and residents can rent a large roll-off trash container from the City.
Find more info and the request form at stpete.org/business/sanitation
WHO HAS TWO GREEN THUMBS AND IS EXCITED FOR ARBOR DAY?
You, hopefully! Join us at the 37th Green Thumb Festival during Arbor Day weekend, April 29-30, at Walter Fuller Park.
With educational workshops, a flower show, free mulch and more than 120 gardening, plant and flower vendors, we know you're shaking like a leaf - with excitement!
Details at greenthumbfestival.com
SWIM SMARTER
They say you should wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming. We say you should check the Recreational Water Quality Map before hitting the water. St. Pete's recreational water sites are monitored frequently, some sites weekly, with the goal of maintaining safe water for the health of the local environment and the people who enjoy it.
Find the latest data at stpete.org/RecWaterQuality
TAKE A PEAK AT THE CITY'S BUDGET
Number crunchers - this one's for you! Mark your calendar for April 17th at 6 p.m. for the Budget Open House. Join us to learn about the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and share your thoughts and priorities with the Mayor and City officials.
Details at stpete.org/budget
STORMWATER? FLOODING? SEA LEVEL RISE
Yeah, we have a plan for those.
The City is nearing completion of the Stormwater Master Plan - a strategic guide to improve stormwater quality, reduce flooding and mitigate the impacts of sea level rise in St. Pete. We'll be hosting a public meeting to ask for input prior to putting the finishing touches on the stormwater floodplain.
Details to come at stpete.org/stormwater