Sea Dog Brewing is Taste of the Beaches winner
ST. PETE BEACH — The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has announced Sea Dog Brewing Co. as the winner of the 2025 Taste of the Beaches .
“This year’s winner was determined by the total number of Taste of the Beaches tickets redeemed at each participating restaurant,” officials said. “After more than a week of tasting and exploring from Oct. 4–12, Sea Dog Brewing Co. received the most votes, earning the top spot with their standout dish — a Chicken Bacon Hot Honey Ranch Sandwich, served with Cajun chips and a flight of four 5-ounce pours.”
To honor Sea Dog Brewing Co. and thank all participating restaurants, sponsors, and volunteers, the chamber will host a private celebration at Sea Dog Brewing Co. To attend the celebration, contact the chamber at tina@tampabaybeaches.com.
This year’s Taste of the Beaches also raised funds to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.
St. Pete Beach library sets calendar
ST. PETE BEACH — The St. Pete Beach Public Library has announced its latest events calendar.
Scheduled activities include the following:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. — Story Time: Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove. This lively story time is perfect for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. Explore stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and support motor development.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. — Mahjong: Bring some friends and play Mahjong. The library will provide both the American and Chinese versions of the game. This is not an instructional or guided gaming program. Seating is limited.
Friday, Oct. 31, at 12 p.m. — Creature Feature: Join others for a spooky feature film and light refreshments. See spblibrary.com for movie details.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. — Game On: Come try out the library’s all-ages interactive projector game system, our interactive lightboard, and our interactive game table.
Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. — Tech Help Saturdays. Get help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications (but no repairs). All other library services are suspended during this time.
Visit SPBLibrary.com for details about the various offerings.
Gulf Beaches Library schedules events
MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library is located at 200 Municipal Drive. Check out the library at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit its website at gulfbeacheslibrary.org. Here is a schedule of upcoming events:
Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon
Library App Help: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. For help with Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Mahjong: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Old and new members welcome.
Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.
Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.
Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.
Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2-4.
Book Club: Tuesday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m. “Harlem Rhapsody” by Victoria Christopher Murray.
Contact the library at 727-391-2828 or gulfbeacheslibrary@icloud.com.
City issues scam email alert
ST. PETE BEACH — St. Pete Beach officials are warning residents of a phishing scam targeting individuals who recently submitted planning or zoning applications. The scam involves sending applicants fake invoices requesting payment that appear to come from the city.
Fraudulent emails are being sent from “planning.st.petebeach.org@usa.com” and “planningstpetebeach@usa.com”.
These requests are not legitimate, officials say and were not sent by the city of St. Pete Beach. Anyone receiving such messages is advised to ignore them.
Official payment requests for planning and zoning applications will only come from the city’s permitting platform and include a secure link to the city’s official portal. The city does not request wire transfers or additional payments for applications unless staff has contacted you directly to explain the charges in advance.
Anyone unsure whether they owe fees for a planning or zoning application should contact the Planning Department directly. When in doubt, do not click any links — instead, use the official city website or permitting portal you normally access to confirm payment status.
City begins sewer maintenance plan
ST. PETE BEACH — The city has begun a comprehensive, year-long sewer system inspection and cleaning project. The city’s contractor began work on the south end of the island on Oct. 27 and will progress northward over the next year.
The project involves viewing, cleaning, and inspecting all sewer lines and manholes to help ensure the continued reliability of our wastewater system.
Some manholes are located within the city’s right-of-way or within a utility easement. Over time, several have been covered by landscaping, pavers, or other materials. To complete this work, the contractor will need to remove any obstructions within the right-of-way or easement to gain access. The city is not responsible for replacing or restoring any materials removed during this process.
For more information, visit the project webpage or contact Public Services at 727-363-9243.