City of South Pasadena, FL

09/01/2026

Yesterday, Mayor Penny visited new local business Salon Canvas and Social, located at 728 Pasadena Avenue South.

Owned by husband and wife team Alessandro and Erica Delia, Salon Canvas and Social is a full-service hair salon and social gathering space with rotating art installations, now open and ready to serve the community.

Congratulations and welcome to South Pasadena, Salon Canvas and Social!

08/31/2026

This month, The Florida League of Cities announced that Vice Mayor Tom Reid was appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2026-2027 Finance & Taxation Committee, one of the League’s five Legislative Policy Committees.

As a Legislative Policy Committee member, Vice Mayor Reid will help develop the League’s Legislative Platform, which details priority issues that are most likely to affect daily municipal governance and local decision-making during the upcoming legislative session, as well as help League staff understand the real-world implications of proposed legislation. Committee members are also asked to serve as advocates for local decision-making throughout the legislative process.

Additionally, Vice Mayor Reid was recently elected to the newly created at large seat for the Florida League Of Cities Board of Directors. Board members help guide the League’s strategic direction and programs that support more than 400 member cities statewide.

08/28/2026

Today, we're taking it back to the 1998 South Pasadena Block Party!

The photos may be from years ago, but the tradition of neighbors coming together is still going strong. And this November and December, there are even more opportunities to make new memories together!

Join us for the Holiday Tree Lighting on November 20 at 6:30 PM and the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on December 11 at 6:00 PM.

From block parties to holiday traditions, there’s always a reason to come together in South Pasadena. We hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

Reminder- Registration is open for the City of South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, in partnership with MarineMax St. Petersburg.

Join us on Friday, December 11, as we light up the waterfront with one of our favorite holiday traditions. Start planning your festive display, gather your crew, and reserve your spot today!

Sign up now for your chance to win:
🏆 Boats 25' & Under
🥇 First Place – $1,200
🥈 Second Place – $750
🥉 Third Place – $500

🏆 Boats Over 25'
🥇 First Place – $1,200
🥈 Second Place – $750
🥉 Third Place – $500

Registered boats get a $100 gas card for participating.

Whether you're a returning favorite or joining the parade for the first time, we'd love to see your creativity light up the waterways this holiday season!

To register for the parade as a boater, contact Bella Moore at MarineMax- [email protected] or 727-561-7887

Let's make this year's parade the brightest one yet!

08/26/2026

Make sure FL511 is part of your hurricane preparedness plan.

Before, during and after a storm, FL511 provides real-time traffic information regarding road conditions, closures and other travel updates to help you plan your route and stay informed.

Add FL511 to your hurricane prep checklist today.

Learn more, download the mobile app, or register for text alerts here: https://fl511.com/

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Representing the City of South Pasadena, City leadership attended the Florida League of Cities, Inc. Annual Conference this month.

Mayor Penny, Vice Mayor Reid, Commissioner Thompson and Commissioner Neidinger joined municipal leaders from across the state to learn, share ideas and explore new strategies for serving Florida communities.

Sessions covered a range of timely topics, including disaster preparedness, data centers, artificial intelligence, and effective social media for local governments.

The conference was a valuable opportunity to gain new ideas that can help strengthen the City’s work and better serve our community.

08/24/2026

🌳 Pinellas County has invasive plants in our midst! 🌳

Florida's climate creates prime territory for sub-tropical invasive plants. Many people help the spread of invasives by unknowingly planting them in their gardens or not disposing of potted plants responsibly. Invasive species can become an expensive threat to our native species and habitat quickly!

But you can restore it with native species! If you find an invasive plant on your property, here are the steps to remove it responsibly:
🔎 Research: Check out UF IFAS resources or another reputable source to verify it is, indeed, invasive.
🪚 Remove: Some species may be more resilient or difficult to remove. Try removing by hand or with tools first. Bag all debris securely to ensure no seeds or other plant materials are spread.
🪴 Replace: Plant native plant species where you've removed invasive plants to attract native wildlife and a support a beautiful landscape!

❓ Can you guess the invasives species in the picture? Comment your guesses below!

🔍 For more information regarding invasive plant species and how to remove them, visit:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/florida-friendly/clean-out-the-invasives/

08/21/2026

Reminder: Self-Serve Sandbag Station is open each weekend!

📍 Pickup Location:
Behind the City Hall Annex Building
6940 Hibiscus Avenue South

Enter via Bignonia Avenue South into the rear parking area.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now ahead of potential storm impacts.

The self-serve sandbag station will be open on weekends on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of 10 sandbags per household.

Sandbags can help reduce minor flooding, but they are not a guarantee of protection during storm surge events.

Always prioritize safety. Evacuate when instructed.

08/20/2026

A Heat Advisory is in effect again through 7pm 🥵

🥤 Stay hydrated
🕐 Take frequent breaks if outdoors
👕 Wear light-weight clotthing