Each month, the City of St. Petersburg in Florida releases the St. Pete Extra newsletter, packed with updates on local programs, upcoming events, and insider tips to make life in the Sunshine City even brighter. We’re highlighting some of this month’s key features with their permission. Be sure to check their website for the full list and subscribe to receive it directly in your inbox.
Resolve to be the best you this year
For yourself
- Get moving with free fitness classes from Healthy St. Pete at HealthySTPeteFL.com
- Enjoy some mindfulness in St. Pete’s 150+ parks found at StPeteParksRec.org
For your community
- Find volunteer opportunities that benefit people in your community at stpete.org/Volunteer
- Join a City board or committee – find vacancies at stpete.org/GetInvolved
- Help your neighbors in need by donating to the Utility Assistance Program at stpete.org/UAP
For the planet
- Save water and money with rebates, workshops, and resources at stpete.org/WaterConservation
- Reduce your waste by recycling and more – tips at stpete.org/ZeroWaste
Let’s give a big Sunshine City welcome to…
This month, we swore in newly-elected and re-elected Council Members and the new Council Chair and Vice-Chair. Welcome to the team!
- Council Chair Copley Gerdes (District 1)
- Council Member Mike Harting (District 3)
- Vice-Chair Lisset Hanewicz (District 4)
- Council Member Deborah Figgs-Sanders (District 5)
- Council Member Corey Givens, Jr. (District 7)
Learn more about the Council Member for your district at stpete.org/Council
On your mark, get set, glow
Lace up your sneakers and start your year on the right foot by running or walking the Fit City 5K & 1 Mile night race. The Glow in the Park race is happening on February 1 at the downtown waterfront and features fun glow activities for all ages.
More info and registration at HealthyStPeteFL.com/FitCity
Your St. Pete 2024 wrapped
Mayor Welch and City officials welcome the community for the State of the City address happening on February 4th. Join us to learn about the progress we’ve made in the past year and look ahead to what’s to come.
More info & registration at stpete.org/SOTC2025
Save the date: Grand Prix
Get your checkered flags ready for the 21st Anniversary of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg happening February 28 – March 2, 2025!
Find updates and more info at gpstpete.com
Get the lead out
DYK: Homes built before 1978 are likely to have lead-based paint, which is known to cause adverse health outcomes, especially in young children.
Take action:
- Educate yourself on lead paint safety
- Join the Healthy Homes Community Coalition and become a lead safety advocate! Help us spread the word about lead hazards
Learn more and join the cause at stpete.org/HealthyHomes
We think you’ll wheel-y love this
Explore St. Pete on two wheels – for work or for play. Check out the St. Pete Bike map for bikeable routes, road safety tips, and more. Find it at stpete.org/CityTrails
Explore, experience, and enjoy
St. Looking for fun activities for the family on the weekend? Or more ways to level up your civic engagement? Perhaps exciting group classes? We’ve got you covered! Check out the Events Calendar for up-to-date details and schedules of City events.
Start exploring at stpete.org/Events
We want your Christmas tree
The City of St. Petersburg will collect live Christmas trees for free during a one-time, citywide collection between Jan. 11-Feb. 10, 2025. Have your Christmas trees placed outside where your trash is usually collected by 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, to avoid missing the pickup.
Remember:
- Remove all lights, ornaments, garland, tree stands, plastic tree disposal bags, and other decorations.
- Place the tree in the same location where trash is usually collected. If trash is picked up at the curb, trees should be placed at the curb; if trash is picked up in the alley, trees should be placed in the alley.
- Do not place the tree inside trash or recycling containers or lean the tree against electrical poles, trash containers, water meters, etc.
Live tree drop-off options, artificial tree disposal, and more info at stpete.org/Collection
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