Spring 2024
The Beacon Gazette A fun and informative newsletter for the Beacon Groves and Orangepointe community.
NEWS FROM AROUND... Trader Joe’s announced it will open another grocery store in Pinellas County this year. The California-based grocer chain listed 33591 U.S. Highway 19 N. in Palm Harbor as “coming soon” on its website, with the store expected to open sometime this year. This will be the fifth store to open in the Tampa Bay area, following St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota and most recently Lakewood Ranch locations. It’s the chain’s 10th store to open in Florida. “We’ve consulted our maps and compass and have found a terrific location for a store in Clearwater,” reads a news release. “We are proud to be joining the neighborhood.” A specific opening date for the store has not been released. The store will take over a former 40,386-square-foot SteinMart space and join a Michael’s craft store, Orangetheory and Famous Footwear in the Highland Lakes Plaza. The anticipated opening comes with much fanfare to North Pinellas residents, who have petitioned to bring the chain with a cult following to the area for years. Another grocer chain — an Amazon Fresh store — may be filling a former Winn-Dixie space at 2519 N. McMullen Booth Road later this year, too. By Justine Griffin, Tampa Bay Times
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO 2024 Hurricanes Happen! Preparedness can help save you during a time of weather crisis. Stop into the Centre to get valuable information from vendors and experts on how best to prepare yourself and your property from the weather that can go from glorious to dangerous in a blink of the eye. Participate in the chance to win items to start your own Hurricane Supply Kit, chain saws and a portable generator. Event Date: May 11th, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: The Centre Cost: Free
www.FeastFoodPantry. GIVE FOOD Your in-kind donations of non-perishable shelf staples and household essentials are provided to our families every day. • Canned soup • Cereal • Rice • Boxed Side Dishes • Canned Fruit • Peanut Butter • Canned Tuna or Chicken • Beans • Pasta and Sauces • Canned Veggies • Ramen
You can donate 24/7 at our location in our secure orange donation bins as well donation locations around the community. FEAST Food Pantry 2255 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation 1500 16th St, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Palm Harbor Library 2330 Nebraska Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 East Lake Library 4125 East Lake Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34685 YMCA 1600 16th St. Palm Harbor, FL 34683