St. Pete Beach Public Library News
ST. PETE BEACH — The St. Pete Beach Library has set its schedule of upcoming events.
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. — Story Time! 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, Jan. 15, 2 p.m. — A Novel Idea Book Club: A discussion of The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. Email: spbbookclub@gmail.com
• Friday, Jan. 16, noon — Feature Film: with light refreshments. See spblibrary.com for movie details.
• Saturday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m. — Refined Beauty: The Golden Age of Japanese Culture: Travel back to the Heian Period (794 – 1185 CE) in Japan and immerse yourself in exquisite beauty! Learn about 12-layered kimonos, refined arts, the world’s oldest novel that depicts colorful romances in the royal court, and elegant games enjoyed by aristocrats. Enjoy decorating gold-painted seashells (take your shells home) and playing a shell-matching game from the golden age.
• Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. — Tech Help Saturdays: Get help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. (no repairs made). Walk in or sign up for a 30-minute appointment at https://calendly.com/stpbeachlibrary/30min or call 727-363-9238. Please note, because this program will be occurring after regular library hours, all other library services will be suspended during this time.
Visit SPBLibrary.com for details about other programs.
Rotary Runs the Beach set for March
The Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach will host the annual Rotary Runs the Beach 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14, on the beautiful sands of Indian Rocks Beach. This unique event attracted more than 400 participants in 2025.
Last year’s run raised over $30,000, which directly supported the rehabilitation of the Indian Rocks Beach Library, Beach Art Center, Church of the Isles, and Calvary Episcopal Church. Every dollar raised went directly back into the community.
This year major sponsor of the walk/run is once again Crabby Bills, however, there are still opportunities to become a sponsor. To register for this year’s event, or to obtain information on how you/your company can be a sponsor, follow the link https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/IndianRocksBeach/RotaryRunsTheBeach
St. Pete Beach noted for budget presentation
The city of St. Pete Beach has been recognized with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, a national honor said to reflect the city’s commitment to excellence, transparency, and accountability in governmental budgeting.
The award was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). It represents a significant achievement and underscores the dedication of the City Commission, leadership, and staff to maintaining the highest standards in financial planning and public communication.
To earn this distinction, the city’s budget document was evaluated against rigorous, nationally recognized criteria for effective budget presentation. The guidelines assess how well the budget serves as a policy document, financial plan, operational guide, and communications tool. Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four areas and meet 14 mandatory criteria to qualify for the award.
“This recognition speaks to the professionalism, integrity, and collaborative effort of our entire finance team,” said Frances Robustelli, city manager of St. Pete Beach. “Our residents expect transparency and sound fiscal stewardship, and this award confirms that we are meeting—and exceeding—those expectations.”
Gulf Beach Library schedules events
MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library has released aa schedule of upcoming events:
• Closed: Monday, Jan. 19. MLK Jr. Day
• Adult Coloring Book Group: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. New at the library, take some time to calm your mind. Coloring books, markers, and colored pencils provided.
• 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, 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-4.
• Book Club: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m. ‘Fight Night’ by Miriam Toews.
• Adult Art Class: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5-7:30 p.m. Watercolor class with artist Deb Barnard. All materials will be provided. Registration required.
The library is currently taking gently used donations of books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. No textbooks accepted.
The library is located at 200 Municipal Drive. Find it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit its website at gulfbeacheslibrary.org.
Treasure Island sets street sweeping schedule
The city of Treasure Island has released a schedule of work as its new street sweeping program begins.
Street sweeping happens Monday through Friday, starting at 7 a.m. and lasting about four hours.
The weekly schedule:
• Monday: Zone 1 — Sunset Beach
• Tuesday: Zone 2 — Gulf Blvd, 99th Ave, Downtown, Lagoon, and Sunshine areas
• Wednesday: Zone 3 — The Palms
• Thursday: Zone 4 — Capri
• Friday: Zone 5 — Paradise Island
• Saturday and Sunday: No sweeping
Times or routes may change due to weather or holidays.
Register now for parking pass
MADEIRA BEACH — Residents can register online to receive free parking in City of Madeira Beach parking lots.
Items required to complete registration:
• Vehicle registration for each vehicle
• A valid driver’s license
Additional documentation may be required if the vehicle is not registered in Madeira Beach.
To register or learn more, visit: madeirabeachfl.gov/departments/parking/