St. Petersburg CONA Neighborhood Shuffleboard Showdown 2026

Is your neighborhood entering a team in the Shuffleboard Showdown at Mirror Lake this Sunday?

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1. Nov 4, 2026, 4:41 PM#1
   I saw that the Council of Neighborhood Associations is hosting the Neighborhood Shuffle Showdown this Sunday, November 8th, from 3 PM to 8 PM at the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club on Mirror Lake Drive. It is wonderful that the event is free for "spectators" and open to everyone, though I certainly hope attendees remember to clean up after themselves. Last time there was an event downtown near Mirror Lake, the trash left behind was shameful, much like what we see after the Saturday Morning Market. I also hope people leave their golf carts at home instead of driving them onto pedestrian sidewalks where people walk their dogs. Is your neighborhood association putting together a team to compete for the traveling trophy?

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2. Nov 4, 2026, 4:55 PM#2
   Downtown is definitely bringing a crew... walking over from Central Ave since it is literally a five minute stroll to 559 Mirror Lake Dr N. So glad it is BYOB / just remember no glass containers allowed on the courts... leave the glass bottles at home folks. Honestly the best part of living DTSP is not having to fight some obnoxious lifted truck for parking near Mirror Lake... you can just walk right up between 3 PM and 8 PM. https://www.stpetecona.org/shuffleshowdown

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3. Nov 4, 2026, 5:23 PM#3
   Shore Acres won't have a team this year. We are too busy dealing with the afternoon HIGH TIDE and checking our sea wall elevations before the next rain storm. Half the neighborhood doesn't even have cleared storm drains yet. If someone brings a kayak to Mirror Lake, let me know. Bragging rights don't lower your flood insurance rates.

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4. Nov 4, 2026, 6:08 PM#4
   Old Northeast better bring home that trophy. I am dropping by after my afternoon prep shift around 4 PM. My main concern is which food trucks are setting up out front. Half the food trucks that show up to these city events serve absolute garbage fried food that sat in a warmer for three hours. If there is no legitimate Florida Cuban sandwich or solid deviled crab, I am walking back to my kitchen. Top tier local food or do not bother.

   Salami belongs on a real Cuban sandwich. End of discussion.

5. Nov 4, 2026, 6:43 PM#5
   Rico, I certainly agree that food quality at some of these gatherings can be quite disappointing, though my primary concern remains people bringing unleashed dogs near the courts. Are you planning to bring your own beverages, or rely entirely on what the vendors offer? I noticed the announcement mentions BYOB as long as there are no glass containers.

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6. Nov 4, 2026, 8:33 PM#6
   Pass-a-Grille is a bit too far south to send an official neighborhood shuffleboard team, but a few of us might drive up to support the event! 🐚 It sounds like such a fun Sunday afternoon! Just happy it's free admission for spectators. Although, I do hope parking near Mirror Lake isn't an absolute nightmare with beach-level parking fees or massive crowds filling up the street meters. If parking gets crazy, I'll be heading straight back to my quiet spot on the sand to hunt for sunrise shells 🐚!

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