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34th Street South Workshop

As part of its US 19 corridor vision initiative, Forward Pinellas is working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), City of St. Petersburg, and the Skyway Marina District to evaluate the concept of repurposing the outside lanes of 34th Street from 22nd Avenue South to 54th Avenue South for bus use and business access. This would be implemented as part of an FDOT resurfacing project scheduled for construction in 2022.

For more information, please visit the link below.

http://forwardpinellas.org/projects/34th-street-lane-repurposing-study/

April 7, 2019 in City, Community Comments (0)

What is a Truly Amazing Resource Race?


This annual event is one of our LARGEST Youth Council activities and has become a favorite of youth, volunteers, board and staff! It’s really lots of fun (and takes an army of volunteers and supports).

Just like the TV show, teams must decipher clues and then go to stops where they are required to perform various tasks. Here’s where the twist comes in! All of the tasks in our RACE is designed to help the youth we serve fill in life skills and learning gaps that are common to this vulnerable population. The RACE makes learning these life skills fun. It’s a whole day of learning without opening a single book! Come cheer on the racers at the Finish-Line Party at Quaker Steak and Lube for a celebration and (late) lunch!
The resilient young people we serve have faced many of life’s most difficult challenges and in many cases have been distracted or not had the opportunity to engage in important activities to learn how life works.  Our Truly Amazing Resource Race takes teams through all kinds of activities designed to help fill in some of the missing pieces in a fun way.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

VOLUNTEER: Volunteer to be a driver for one of the youth teams, or be a helper at a RACE stop. We need a small army of support. Please email Michelle Walag if you are interested: mwalag@readyforlifepinealls.org

STOP SPONSOR Cost: $25.00 Expenses Covered: Snacks (Granola Bars, Chips, etc.) & Beverages (Water, Gatorade) Company/Name Exposure: Picture Frame of This STOP is Sponsored By:   Your Name and/or Company Logo You will be highlighted in our Newsletter

TEAM SPONSOR Cost: $100.00 ($25.00 per Team Member – 4 Youth per Team) Expenses Covered: Lunch cost, Gas cards (to get from stop to stop) and Gift          Cards that will be rewarded throughout the RACE. Company/Name Exposure: Team Vehicle Signage Logo on a Button that the Team will wear You will be highlighted in our Newsletter

RACE SPONSOR Cost: $500.00 Expenses Covered: Helps to cover supplies and/or tools that may need  be purchased for the RACE and RACE Stops. Helps to cover
smaller prizes and some overhead costs. Company/Name Exposure: Small logo placement on back of RACE T-Shirt (see mock up below) Small placement logo on RACE signs and Finish Line Banner Highlighted as a RACE Sponsor on our website You will be highlighted in our Newsletter and website

PRESENTING SPONSOR Cost: $2500.00 Expenses Covered: Helps to cover major prizes and most of the overhead of the race. Will cover any additional needs that need to be  purchased in preparing for this amazing day of learning! Company/Name Exposure: LARGE logo placement on back of RACE T-Shirt (see mock up below) LARGE placement logo on RACE signs and Finish Line Banner LARGE Highlight as a TITLE Sponsor on our website You will be given a large highlight in our Newsletter and website.

Thank you so much for your support!

Kathy Mize, MSW
Chief Executive Officer
Ready for Life, Inc.

May 14, 2018 in Events Comments (0)

Give Day Tampa Bay: Suncoast Voices for Children

Suncoast Voices for Children works on the front-end to help keep children out of foster care as well as to help those already within the system.  Since 2004 we’ve helped thousands because we believe, if the parents can’t care for them, the community must. Every year there are as many as 3,000 children in found danger from adults in our community.

Child Protection Investigators in Pasco and Pinellas Counties identify children in danger and the needs the State does not meet.  We then provide items that can keep them from becoming foster children –  like their very own beds, or lockboxes to lock up guns and medications, or door alarms to prevent them from running into danger.  

For children in foster care,  Case Managers identify the children and their unmet needs.  These children often leave home with nothing but the clothes on their backs.  Most suffer failure in school.   More than half never get to play after school sports or go on school trips or camping.  We meet those needs.

Here are our 2017 Totals (in round numbers)

– Total number of children served – 2,220
– Total dollar amount spent on children ‘s needs – $200,000
– 875 children provided beds/bedding – $114,000
– Health and safety items – 565 children – $23,250
– Normalcy Activities and Equipment – 494 children – $46,000

– Education Support – 65 children – $7,100

For more information and to provide a donation, please visit their website:

https://givedaytampabay.mightycause.com/organization/Suncoast-Voices-For-Children-Foundation

April 20, 2018 in Help Wanted Comments (0)

Skyway Marina District Committees

What are they? What do I have to do? Why do they exist?

All of these questions are answered below! Please take a minute to go over the awesome opportunities to be a big part of the Skyway Marina District!

What is the Organization Committee? What do they do?

Fundraising – Are you someone that can talk to businesses about giving to an organization you believe in with a great cause?
Volunteers – Are you someone that can talk to others about the great possibilities of being a part of an organization you love and asking if they would want to be a part of it?
Membership – Are you someone that can talk to businesses about the benefits of being a member of an organization you are part of?
Sponsorship – Are you someone that can contact organizations and businesses to give donations or sponsor an event that you know will benefit them and the community?
Budget – Are you someone that loves numbers and wants to see the opportunity to put back into your community?
Bylaws – Are you someone that likes things spelled out for you, someone that likes to have all your basis covered?
Awards – Are you someone that likes recognition and see others recognized for their hard work?
Community Outreach – Are you someone in the community that sees the value of other organizations and how they can work with this organization?

What is the Arts & Design Committee? What do they do?

Streetscape Projects – Are you someone that has a vision for the betterment of the streets,  including the road, adjoining buildings, sidewalks, street furniture, trees and open spaces, etc, that combine to form the street’s character.
Art – Are you someone that has a vision of beautifying the area with art, have artist contacts or would like to be a part of bringing art to the area?
Beautification Projects –  Are you someone that wants to help in clean up efforts, planting of trees, flowers and beautify the area?
Property Improvements– Are you someone that has ideas or vision of betterment of property that enhances its capital value?
Design Guidelines – Are you someone that has a vision of what our area should look like and want to assist in the upkeep of the general guidelines given to developers that come into the area?

What is the Economic Vitality Committee? What do they do?

Financial Incentives– Are you someone that has an idea of incentives to entice businesses to come to your area and developers to build what is good for your community?
Recruit Investment – Are you someone that can help bring new businesses to your community?
Business Surveys –  Are you someone that can assist with questions for surveys to better understand the current needs of businesses and the community?
Property Information– Are you someone that is fond of information and likes to research?
Business Workshops – Are you someone that wants to help businesses learn and grow with the times and help them become successful?
Business Assistance – Are you someone that wants to help businesses find opportunities to grow and learn?

What is the Marketing & Promotions Committee? What do they do?

Special Events– Are you someone that has a passion for events for bringing the community and businesses together?
Marketing Materials – Are you someone that has a creative bone to assist with marketing the community?
Advertising –  Are you someone that has experience or want for finding ways to advertise our great community?
Website/Social Media– Are you someone that is familiar with social media or a vision for websites?
Presentations – Are you someone that knows what the community wants to see and hear about?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD BE ON A COMMITTEE!!

WHY?  Because you can make a difference, you can be a big part of the changes, growth and continued support of the Skyway Marina District.

The Skyway Marina District cannot grow, help or make a difference without someone like you to be there with your ideas, expertise, creativeness or support!  Each committee meets once a month for one hour!

Email Misty at director@skywaymarina.com to get a reminder on the next meeting date/time! If you have any questions please give a call!  727-466-7173

Organization Committee Meetings: Fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30pm (Maximo Marina – SMD Office)
Arts & Design Committee Meetings: Third Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm (Maximo Marina – SMD Office)
Economic Development Committee Meetings: Third Thursdayof every month at 5:30pm (Maximo Marina – SMD Office)
Marketing & Promotions Committee Meetings: Third Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm (Maximo Marina – SMD Office)

Visit skywaymarinadistrict.org for more information

April 12, 2018 in Community, Help Wanted Comments (0)

Maximo Annual Dues Reminder

It’s that time of year again..

As begin our new calendar year, we respectfully ask for you to consider renewing your $30 annual membership for this year. If you have paid already, we thank you!

There are 3 easy ways to pay..
One-Time PayPal Payment  |  Website Membership Renewal  |  Mail a Check (address listed at footer)

Your membership dues greatly helps with the neighborhood such as:

  • Lawn Maintenance (mowing, treatment)
  • Printing & Postage (Quarterly Beacons and Annual Directory)
  • Landscaping (Flowers and mulch)
  • Flag Replacement (In circle)
  • Electricity (Entrance and Flag Lighting, Sprinkler Timers, Holiday Lighting)
  • General Repair and Maintenance (Lights, Sprinklers, etc)
  • Advertising (Garage Sale, Annual Meeting)
  • Community Events (Fall Fest, Annual Meeting, December Hay Ride)

If you have ideas on how your Civic Association can further improve our neighborhood, we’d love to hear from you!

Thank you again!

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Our mailing address is:

Maximo Moorings Civic Association

4905 34th Street South
Box #207

St Petersburg, FL 33711
March 31, 2018 in Community, General News Comments (0)

Maximo Yard Sale

We have an important reminder for you..

This is a friendly reminder that our Annual Yard Sale is coming up.

When: 1st Saturday of March (anytime)
Where: Maximo Moorings (Public welcomed, tell a friend!)

Please check your calendar and mark the date!

We look forward to seeing all of the items for sale this year and wish you luck!
February 28, 2018 in Community, Events Comments (0)

2017 May Day Race: Volunteers Needed

The race has directly benefited five of our neighborhood schools: Maximo Elementary, Bay Point Elementary, Bay Point Middle, Lakewood Elementary, as well as the Lakewood High School Band.

Currently, we are focused on building our volunteer pool. Every successful race depends on a healthy volunteer workforce. Our goal is to have every neighborhood from the Skyway Marina District on south involved in this event.

If interested, please e-mail sjsimms1@gmail.com

March 23, 2017 in Community, Events Comments (0)