our broadwater community | board of directors 2026
This site is dedicated to providing news and information for the Broadwater Community in Saint Petersburg, Florida and its residents.
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EVENTS AND INFO
broadwater brunch & easter egg hunt
Saturday April 4th 10 AM – 1 PM
The 4th Annual Broadwater Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday April 4th at the Canizares property! We will have brunch along with several kid’s activities Easter Egg Hunts and the Easter Bunny! See the flyer for more info and be sure to RSVP HERE by March 28th. We are seeking sponsors for this event starting with businesses that reside in Broadwater! If you would like to help with the event or you would like to sponsor or recommend a sponsor, text Kevin Webb at 813-321-9265.NEXTHOME SOUTHPOINTE'S ANNUAL EASTER EVENT
Friday, April 3rd 10 AM – Noon 4880 37th St S
This annual event is a great time for families with younger children!!
There will be an easter egg hunt, photos with the easter bunny, crafts, and more.
22nd annual broadwater holiday party
Thanks to the 139 folks who attended our Annual Holiday Party on December 13th!! The Armory was very festive thanks to lighting supplied by Kevin Lampman (Double Time Charters) and wonderful music from members of The TomKats who entertained the crowd. The food was great thanks to Publix at Bay Pointe Plaza along with great appetizers and desserts brought by Broadwater residents. Our bartenders Janet Bergeron, Mike Zito, John Deermount and Richard Aaron made sure nobody went thirsty! Special thanks go out to our Platinum Sponsors Publix, King Contracting, Gulf & Bay Marine and Legacy Custom Pools and our Gold Sponsor Marina Club Apartments. Please consider patronizing our great sponsors!!
Special thanks to Evelyn Hill for organizing this great event along with her wonderful elves: Karrie Klement, Dana & Tom Ando, Lynn Hobbs, Richard Aaron, Katie Willis, Jon Kind, Karlyn & Kelly Bradshaw, Pam & Tom Vorjohan, Mary Mahoney, Cyndi & John Deermount, Janet Bergeron, Kat Leblanc, Mike Zito, Kristie & Tim Wagner, Eric & Lou Ann Heckman and our photographers Erkki Taada, Lisa Mets and Chuck Goes. We also thank our National Guard for their partnership with Broadwater. We couldn’t do this without them!!
View and Download Photos HERE.National Guard Donations
We collected $1122 in cash and checks. Broadwater Civic Association added $1122 to match. The 50/50 raised $280 and winner (Alma Parks) donated her $280 winnings to the National Guard. The National Guard Families received a total of $2804!! Thank you to all who donated!!
Bay Pines Veterans Home Donations
We raised a total of $440 in cash, check and gift cards for our Veterans!! Many of these heroes spend the holidays alone, and your generosity shows them they're not forgotten. Thank you to all who donated!!
ECKERD COLLEGE SEARCH & RESCUE (EC-SAR)
EC-SAR is a highly motivated group of volunteer students who are dedicated to serving the community. Although students do not receive pay or academic credit for their participation, intrinsic rewards and the opportunity to learn and practice unique skills are the motivators for membership. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you need their assistance while on the water.
Members volunteer 12-15 hours each week for training, meetings, and equipment repair. In addition, students are on call for one 24-hour period every three days. They patrol the waters of Tampa Bay on weekends, and they monitor radio calls during the evenings. Their services are provided to you at no charge but donations are always appreciated. Each year the EC-SAR holds a Marine Yard Sale to raise money for the program. If you have any items that they may be able to re-sell, you may donate them for the March 2026 event.
Learn more about the program HERE.
Hurricane Related Codes Cases
Due to the large number of homes affected by Hurricanes Helene & Milton, the city of St Petersburg has opened code cases on homes they suspect may have been damaged. Your home may be one of those even if you did not incur any damage.
More information can be found HERE.Click HERE to check to see if there is a codes case on your property.
If you believe your property was included on the damage assessment list in error and your codes case should be closed, please contact the City at codes@stpete.org or 727-893-7373 and a member of the management team will review the details surrounding your property.
Salt Tolerant Native Florida Plants
It is not uncommon to see over-sheared shrubs in landscapes especially since the saltwater damage due to the 2024 hurricanes. Over-pruning, sculpting, or topping shrubs is detrimental to plant health. If you are interested in learning more about what plants to use in waterfront areas and how to care for them, click HERE. More great info can be found HERE.
volunteers wanted
Broadwater Volunteers Needed!
We are entering a new era in Broadwater. As some of our long time volunteers are phasing out, we need new blood to keep Broadwater great! By volunteering you are benefiting your neighborhood in several ways and there is a good chance you will meet new folks and develop long term friendships with many of them. Where do we need help?
- Event Organizers: Annual Easter, Halloween & Holiday Events
- Landscape Coordinator: oversee and coordinate common area maintenance
- Neighborhood Watch Organizer & Patrollers
- Promotions Committee: promote Broadwater to sponsors and advertisers
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tom at tando1@tampabay.rr.com. We also welcome any input, ideas or sponsor suggestions. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our neighborhood!
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
Are you new to Broadwater and looking to meet your new neighbors? If so, the Hump Day Happy Hour is the place to be! This casual group was created by two neighbors that wanted to meet and socially connect with other Broadwater neighbors. The group moves around to support local businesses and meets monthly now on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - ?. Locations will be posted here and announced via infolink email and Families of Broadwater Facebook page.
See you at Sky Beach on November 19th 5:30 PM-7:30PMGOLF CARTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Click HERE for more info.
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EVENTS AND INFO
general meeting
Thursday March 5th 7:00 PM at SPC Allstate 3200 34th St S
Featured Presentation: SkyBeach & Other Speakers TBA
ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE, march 14th
On March 14th, we will hold our annual Broadwater Neighborhood Garage Sale starting at 8 AM. We will run ads in several places so get ready for throngs of shoppers. A map of participating homes will be available here on March 13th for shoppers to print. Scan the QR Code or click HERE to add your home to the map.
Contact Pam Arnold at pamarnold2001@gmail.com for more information.You may want to place a sign on the end of your street to help direct folks your way. In order to keep travel lanes clear on 46th Ave. we ask that you inform shoppers not to park on the north side of 46th Ave S. We will be proactive in trying to control the traffic on 46th Ave S but we ask that you be patient on March 14th as you drive through the neighborhood.
The event will be moved to March 15th if we have inclement weather.Goodwill will have a truck parked behind Dollar Tree from 11 AM to 3 PM to accept your leftovers. Click HERE to see what Goodwill will and won’t accept.
TAMPA BAY RAYS GROUP TICKET OFFER
Mon April 20 6:40 PM Rays vs Reds
$49 Ticket includes Food and Soft Drinks
Join your Skyway Marina District neighbors at Tropicana Field.
We will be having this event in the MaintenX Sky Deck (Sections 341-355) and will include all-inclusive food and soft drinks and raffle items as well!!
Click HERE for more info and to purchase tickets.
7th annual holiday golf cart parade
December 23rd was a beautiful night for the holiday parade as 9 carts made their way through the streets of Broadwater to the delight of festive residents!! There were many great block parties along the route with some holiday spirits handed out to the delight of the parade entrants! The parade culminated at Tiki Docks with the awarding of the trophy and prizes for our top 3 vote getters. Thanks to Jeff and Alicia Joyner for organizing another great event, all of the participants for putting on a great show and the folks along the route who voted for their favorite cart. Thanks to David Smith and Erkki Taada for sharing some great photos!
The top three carts were:
View and Download Photos HERE
3rd Place: #9 ICE ICE BABY Tony & Katheryn Wolz
2nd Place: #4 NYIT-TRAIN Sean & Jennifer Nyitray
1st Place: #1 The Gift Box The Joyners
Email aliciajoyner727@gmail.com to get notified for 2026 parade entry
broadwater halloween event
October 25th was another beautiful night to hold our Annual Halloween Event at the Canizares property!! Thank you to the 145 adults and 76 kids that attended.
The kids enjoyed the witch races along with Papa John’s pizza, popcorn, sno cones and cotton candy. The costume parade was filled with some great characters, and the haunted graveyard and trail provided some spooky fun for all!The awesome lighting was provided by Kevin Lampman (Double Time Offshore Fishing Charters) and YTE Events provided our entertainment which included a Stilt Walker, Balloon Artist, Tarot Card Reader, and a Strolling Juggler/Magician.
The event was coordinated by Alicia Joyner with the help of Tom Ando, Sean Nyitray and Libby Miller. We thank them and all that made this event a success: Jeff Joyner, Bob & Ben Frazee, Keith Nuhfer, Mark & Patti Ewin, Kevin Webb, Jon Kind, Bernie Williams, Anthony Lorino, Mike Zito, Dana Ando, Dena Huegel, Lucien & Cheryl Miranne, Tony & Paige Riveron, Christine Cassara, Ellie Garate, Eric & Judy Blackledge, Evelyn Hill, Jean Sheahen, Kelly Ruoff, Kristin Bercume, Mike & Jean Compitello, Sage Tracy, Tammy Guthrie, Anne & Charlotte Gottleib and Valerie Polyakova.
We also thank our sponsor Rare Aesthetics and the Canizares Family for allowing us to utilize their fantastic property once again!! View and Download Event Photos HERE.city of st. petersburg privatelateral rehabilitation rebate program
Private sewer laterals, the underground pipes that connect your home to the City's sewer system, can crack or deteriorate over time, allowing rainwater and groundwater to leak in. This added flow can overwhelm the sewer system during heavy rain, causing sewer backups or overflows in neighborhoods. To address this, the City of St Petersburg is offering one-time rebates to help homeowners pay for the inspection and repair of their private lateral lines through this program. This program is retroactive so you can apply for the rebate for any work done after 1/1/25. Learn more HERE.
membership
Your dues support this publication and all activities of the Broadwater Civic Association. Thanks to our 177 paid members (33%) so far in 2026. If you have not joined yet, you can 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, drop it off or bring it to the General Meeting on March 5th. If you are not sure if you have paid your dues, email your name and address to infolink@broadwaterfl.org.
broadwater 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.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 2025 membership dues.
If you do not know who your Block Captain is, click HERE.
Thanks to all our Block Captains for making Broadwater a great place to live!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!
