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21ST Annual BRODWATER Holiday Party
Click HERE to view and download photos
ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY DEC. 18TH
7 PM at SPC 3200 34th St S
This will be held separate from the Holiday Party again this year. We will be holding our Annual Meeting including electing our 2025 Board of Directors and accepting donations for our National Guard families (Broadwater will match your donation dollar for dollar) and 2025 Memberships.
Featured Speakers:Convivial (formerly The Manhattan) will provide an update. City of St Petersburg Floodplain Coordinators will discuss flooding, FEMA and future storm preparations.
volunteers wanted
We need a volunteer to manage the care of our common landscape areas. We are also accepting nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors. Please contact Tom at tando1@tampabay.rr.com if you would like to help.
natural gas survey
If you currently do not have access to TECO Natural Gas, please answer a 3 question survey so we can gauge how many residents would want to have lines installed by TECO for your street. Many streets in Broadwater already have access but all of 48th Ave S does not at this time. The survey information will be communicated to TECO and they will propose a per home price to run the main infrastructure along with a price to hook up individual homes. We hope that if enough residents show interest in adding natural gas service, the cost will be reasonable enough to proceed.
You can access the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWNATGAS or by scanning the QR Code.
broadwater cookout & easter egg hunt
The weather could not have been any nicer on Saturday March 30th for the 3rd Annual Broadwater Cookout and Easter Egg Hunt! Huge thanks go out to the Canizares Family for allowing us to utilize their amazing property!! 106 adults and 44 children enjoyed the music, inflatables, crafts, food, and drinks. The kids enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt along with photo ops with the Easter Bunny!! There were many residents who made this event happen. Mel Moss led the volunteer effort with the help of Anne & Sean Gottleib, Dana & Tom Ando, Kevin Webb, Jeanne & Mike Compitello, Eva Felix, Jon Kind, Vicki Linkovich, John Lampman, Amanda Long, chefs Mike Zito, Steve Ando & Mike Roesner, bartenders Don Moss & Anthony Lorino, Jeff Trosclair & David Robinson for providing trash and recycling cans and Kevin Lampman (Molecular Media) for providing the audio system and ice. Special thanks go out to our Easter Bunny Paula Briggs and Annika Joyner & Addy Dambeck for handling the kid’s craft table!!
Huge thanks to our wonderful event sponsors Summit Global Private Wealth, Exhale Wellness Spa & Tea Room, Beauty Secret Esthetics and Modern Medical Aesthetics! Thanks to our Easter Egg Hunt sponsors Beef O’Brady’s and Tropical Smoothie Cafe for providing gift cards for the Golden Eggs. Thanks to all who attended, our newsletter advertisers, paid Association Members who make these events possible, and all who participated in the 50/50 raffle.
Photos can be viewed and downloaded HERE.
38TH ST S LANDSCAPING
38th St S between 46th Ave S and 48th Ave S was once an ugly area (see before photo). With the help of a matching grant from the City of St Petersburg and private donations from Broadwater residents, we were able to transform the area into a thing of beauty! Under the supervision of John Sokol and Mike Zito, the area is maintained (by Al Mills) with continued donations from residents. If you would like to donate to the fund, please mail your donation to Jon Kind at 4179 38th Way S, 33711 and be sure to write “38th St S Beautification” on the check made out to Broadwater Civic Association.
CURRENT WATER RESTRICTIONS
Broadwater History Info
Thanks to Broadwater resident Derek Kilborn for another great presentation at our General Meeting Thursday. Visit Derek's Share Folder to view his collection of Broadwater history.
If you have any historical photos or articles to share, email Derek at derek.kilborn@yahoo.com
Good Neighbor Guides & Codes
There have been many codes questions that have come up recently that can be answered with a click of the mouse. The City of St Petersburg has a great codes site that has codes information and Good Neighbor Guides that simplify codes and help you resolve neighborhood issues.
Click HERE for the Codes website and HERE for Good Neighbor Guides.
concerned about our waterways?
Early detection of red tide blooms allows researchers at FWC (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission) to provide warning to coastal residents in the area, continue research, and predict seasonal events. We have community volunteers in our neighborhood to expand the spatial coverage of the FWC’s monitoring program by collecting water samples from areas where red tide or any other water quality issue is suspected. Because of limited state personnel, boats and other limited resources, the program relies on volunteers to help monitor inshore bays and offshore coastal waters off the Gulf of Mexico. Two water samples can be collected every couple of weeks in two different locations within our neighborhood.
If you feel there is an indication of red tide or any other water quality issue, please text Mel Moss at 727-276-9345.
Click HERE to view Testing Results Site Map and HERE for more FWC information.
hump day happy hour
If you are looking for an opportunity to meet your Broadwater neighbors, please attend Hump Day Happy Hour. This casual group was created by two neighbors that wanted to meet and socially connect with other Broadwater neighbors. The group has grown in popularity and is a fun time for all, especially if you are new to Broadwater. The group moves around to support local businesses and meets every other Wednesday from 5:45pm - ?
We are taking a break for the holidays but hope to start back up in January.
GOLF CARTS IN THE COMMUNITY
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little free libraries
The Little Free Library is a great place to find a book and also leave a book for someone else to enjoy.
We have two Little Free Libraries in Broadwater located at 4148 41st Circle S thanks to Louis & Mary Beth Castaneda and 3928 46th Ave S thanks to Frank McKinney!!
SAFER STREETS
Broadwater is an active neighborhood in which many residents walk on a regular basis. 46th Ave S is perhaps our busiest street that on any given day has a wide variety of activity between walkers, bikers, lawn maintenance vehicles, delivery vehicles and residential traffic. Due to the width of 46th Ave S, these activities can sometimes cause for an unsafe atmosphere for pedestrians and bikers. The bottom line is we all need to watch our speed when driving on Broadwater streets. Keep your eyes ahead so you can anticipate obstacles or pedestrians and slow even further. 46th Ave S is 3500’ long and at 20 MPH it takes 2 minutes to travel from one end to the other. At 40 MPH it takes 1 minute so don’t let 60 seconds of saved time change your life or someone else’s. We will also be working on slowing down non-resident traffic on 46th Ave S and throughout Broadwater. If you happen to see excessive speeding and can see a company name, please report it to the company so they are made aware and can advise their employees.
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6th annual holiday golf cart parade dec. 23rd 6:30 PM
Join in on the fun if you have a golf cart or may want to rent one from Blue Dawgs Rentals at 449 49th St S (727-827-2255). If you are interested in decorating your cart and joining, or you would like more info, contact Alicia Joyner at aliciajoyner727@gmail.com or 727-501-6899.CASH PRIZES FOR:
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Click for Parade Route Map PDF
Click for Parade Route Map JPG
BROADWATER CAROLING DEC 20TH 4PM-5:45P
Volante (formerly known as Grand Villa) will have their choir carol through Broadwater on Friday Dec 20th.
Come out and enjoy some Holiday Cheer with your neighbors. Click HERE for a map with caroling locations.holiday boat parade cancelled
Due to damage in the canals we have cancelled the 2024 Holiday Boat Parade. We hope to come back bigger and better in 2025!!
halloween 2024
Helene and Milton forced us to cancel our Annual Halloween Event, but we were able to salvage some fun on Halloween night thanks to Alicia Joyner and Mel Moss. They put together a fun night of games and treats for Broadwater kids with the 38th St S Carnival. Thanks to all who came by and thanks to the other residents who organized their street to make it a fun and safe night for trick or treaters!
View photos from 38th St S HERE.membership
Your dues support this site and all activities of the Broadwater Civic Association. Thanks to our 346 paid members (65%) in 2024! We thank the many folks who have added additional contributions with their dues in 2024! A 2025 membership form is included in the Winter Broadwater Breeze. You may also download the form HERE. Please be sure to fill it out completely even if your information has not changed. This will ensure that we have your information up to date. Please mail or drop it off to our Treasurer Jon Kind or bring it to the Annual Meeting on December 18th or the Holiday Party on December 13th.
fdot project info
There are two FDOT projects on going in our area.
34th St S (US-19) & I-275 will have night time closures at various times throughout the Summer and Fall.
Stay informed by signing up for email updates below:
US-19 Updates
I-275 Updatesbroadwater what's app group
If you use What's App and want to connect with other Broadwater residents, join the Broadwater What's App Group HERE
skyway trail rules
The Skyway Trail permits non-motorized vehicles only, with exceptions for EPAMDs, electric bikes meeting Class I, II, or III classifications, electric wheelchairs, maintenance vehicles, law enforcement, and emergency vehicles.
E-Bike are classified as bikes under Florida State Statute 316.20655 and are classified in the following way:
Class I: Pedal-assist only, where the pedal-assist cuts off at 20 mph, and the user must physically pedal to go faster.
Class II: Throttle on demand — operates by a throttle, by pedal-assist or both, where the throttle cuts off at 20 mph and the user must pedal to go faster.
Class III: Pedal-assist only, where the pedal-assist cuts off at 28 mph and the user must pedal to go faster.
Per St. Pete Code of Ordinances Sec 26-404(f) e-scooters are also allowed on shared use trails with specific exceptions for the North Bay Tail, the Pier, and the Pinellas Trail west of 34th St.
scene in broadwater
Soon to be opned Marina Club under a full moon!
Share your photos of anything Broadwater via email infolink@broadwaterfl.org and you may see it in the Broadwater Breeze or on the website for all to see what Broadwater has to offer!
short term rentals in broadwater
For residential properties within the City of St. Petersburg, short-term rentals (durations of less than 30 days) may only be rented a maximum of three times within any consecutive 365-day period. Short-term rentals exceeding this allowance are a violation of city code. If you are having an issue with a short term rental, it is sometimes best to inform the owner of the code. If that doesn’t work, contact the codes department, or submit via SeeClickFix or the Mayor’s Action Line.
Broadwater bLOCK CAPTAINS
Broadwater’s 23 Block Captains are your street level representatives and are the lifeblood of Broadwater. Each street or area has a Block Captain assigned to be your first contact for neighborhood questions or concerns. Block Captains also hand deliver the Broadwater Breeze and can collect your 2022 membership dues. If you do not know who your Block Captain is, click Here
We welcome Bernie Williams as the new Block Captain for 38th Way S (North Side) and Jennifer Seipel who replaces Rich & Kristina Burger on 39th St S (South Side). We thank Rich & Kristina for their 15 years of service to Broadwater and wish them good fortune in their retirement!!
We thank all of our Block Captains for their time and efforts!!
broadwater neighborhood watch corner
Remember to close your garage door when unattended.
Don’t leave valuables in your vehicles and be sure to lock your vehicles when unattended. Remind guests and contractors to do the same.broadwater residents rescue manatee
On July 5th a group of Broadwater residents jumped into action to help rescue a struggling manatee in the waters off Broadwater. Broadwater resident Nicole Ploger first noticed the manatee was in trouble and her husband Troy launched his boat to see if he could help. Nicole called FWC and they dispatched a crew and notified Zoo Tampa Wildlife Rescue. Broadwater residents Alan Smith and Steve Gardiner also saw the manatee and joined Troy in the water keeping the manatee afloat while awaiting FWC arrival. FWC arrived and the residents assisted them in guiding the manatee toward the Canizares property where they were able to load it into a truck bed and drive it to 42nd Ave S where they assisted with the transfer of the manatee transfer to the Zoo Tampa truck. Thanks to Nicole, Troy, Alan, and Steve for jumping into action and George Canizares for the use of his property to help save this manatee! This is yet another fine example of why Broadwater is such a great place to live!!
View videos and more photos HERE
Have a codes issue or question?
Download SeeClickFix on your phone to report any codes issues. You can take a photo of the issue and submit with the location to be handled by the appropriate agency and department. Look for this logo at your app store.report an injured bird
Birds in Helping Hands are a licensed wildlife rehabilitator located in Seminole providing 24/7 wildlife care. If you find injured or orphaned wildlife on the west central coast of Florida, call Shelley at 727-365-4592. We have a volunteer in Broadwater that Shelly can contact for quick response. More info can be found at https://birdsinhelpinghands.org/VOLUNTEER WITH LUNCH PALS
If you could change the life of a child by giving 30 minutes a week, would you do it? Lunch Pals is a partnership between Pinellas County Schools and local businesses, organizations and residents designed to help students succeed in education and life in general. You can help by mentoring a student during their lunch break once a week either in person or virtually. Learn more at https://www.pcsb.org/lunchpals
Debris In Our Waters
Many of our landscapers routinely blow grass clippings and other yard debris into our waters and streets. Did you know that no matter where this happens in Broadwater the debris will end up in our canals and Boca Ciega Bay? Did you know that fines up to $10,000 can be levied for allowing yard debris, grass clippings or pet waste to enter our waters even via street drains? This type of activity can contribute to algae blooms that lead to red tide and frankly make our canals ugly! Your lawn service is required to know these facts as well. In fact they are required to obtain a Best Management Practices (BMP) certification to do business in Pinellas County. The BMP course is a one-time 3 hour course that all employees are required to take. In order to protect our waters let’s be proactive and make sure that we and our lawn services are aware of and follow these practices. If you observe illegal activity you should make the person aware and if it continues you should report it to Pinellas County. Together we can keep our waters clean. For much more information please visit St. Pete.org/Stormwater Operations/Stormwater Education.
