St. Pete Extra! May 2026 Edition

St. Pete Extra! May 2026 Edition

Read all about it! Your monthly digest for all things St. Pete. Want to receive this news straight to your inbox? Sign up for the e-newsletter at www.stpete.org/StPeteExtra.

THE SCORES ARE IN

The new Drinking Water Quality Report, AKA our report card for the city's drinking water, is now available. The City routinely monitors your drinking water for contaminants in accordance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations to keep you safe, and reports on it each year.

Find this year's report at stpete.org/WaterQualityReport

To request a physical copy of the report, call the Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261.

A MIRROR MOMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The City of St. Petersburg is spreading positivity through the "Sunshine Mind Project," with uplifting stickers popping up at City facilities! Find a quick boost of self-love and encouragement. It's an uplifting way to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month!

Learn more at stpete.org/SunshineMind

PAINTING THE TOWN WITH OPPORTUNITY

The City of the Arts Grant is designed to create real opportunities by providing operating funds to eligible non-profit, arts and culture-focused organizations that keep St. Pete's cultural scene in full color. This grant supports established organizations while giving new and emerging artistic expressions the financial opportunity to grow.

For more information and eligibility, visit stpete.org/ArtsGrants

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

Social service agencies that provide homeless services and/or homeless prevention services are invited to apply to take advantage of up to $100,000 in Social Action Funding grants from the City of St. Petersburg. Applications will be open May 4 - June 22.

Find eligibility, the application, and more information at stpete.org/SocialActionFunding.

SANDBAGS! GET YOUR SANDBAGS!

DYK: Sandbags are available to St. Pete residents ALL YEAR LONG?! Don't wait until a storm is coming - avoid the lines and stock up early. Tell a friend!

Year-round sandbags are available Mon - Fri (7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) at the Pavement and Traffic Operations Building - 1744 9th Ave. N.

More info at stpete.org/Sandbags

DIG INTO SUMMER READING

This summer, Unearth a Story with the St. Petersburg Library System's Summer Reading Program! Join fellow readers at the Summer Reading Kickoff Event on May 30 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the President Barack Obama Main Library.

This free, educational programming will be offered from May 30 through August 1. For more info, visit Splibraries.org

MULCH MADNESS

Did you know you can purchase mulch products for your yard from the City? And it gets better - these products can be delivered right to your door, and some are even free of charge!

These products can help grow your garden, landscape, and lawn to new levels.

Learn more and place your order at stpete.org/Mulch

EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE, AND ENJOY!

Looking for fun activities for the family on the weekend? Or finding more ways to level up your civic engagement? Perhaps you'd like 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