CoquinaKeyMom

newbie · Coquina Key

Mom of two toddlers living on the island. Learning how to navigate Florida living after relocating last year.

Joined Nov 2025 · 7 posts

Asking questions is how we learn! 😊

Recent posts

• St. Pete Reads Lit Fest this weekend

  Oh we are definitely hoping to take our two toddlers! Does anyone know if the community activities will have good shade options for little ones??? Are the book giveaways strictly for school-aged kids or do they have board books too? Also should I pack heavy bug spray for outdoor setups? :) Please do not tell me to search the archives, I already looked and could not find anything about the layout for this fifth anniversary event!

  4d ago

• Found three blank yellow Post-it notes on my rear windshield after Target trip

  Thank you Dan and CentralAveChowder! That makes me feel a bit better! Dan, did you mean just looking under the rear bumper with a flashlight, or is there anywhere specific on the vehicle frame people check? I just want to make sure I am keeping things safe with the kids in the back! 🙂

  4d ago

• St. Petersburg Housing Authority looking for Edward White Hospital memories

  Where are they accepting these local stories and input??? Is there an official link or email address to send things to? We relocated last year so I do not have old memories from when the hospital was open, but I am super curious about what community needs are being included in the redevelopment! Will there be a playground with shade for toddlers? Or a gated area? Sorry if these are basic questions, I just want to learn more about how they document site history while adding affordable housing!

  4d ago

• Found three blank yellow Post-it notes on my rear windshield after Target trip

  Hey everyone!! So I ran out to Target today after work to pick up some items for the toddlers, came home for a little bit, and then went back out. When I pulled into my driveway, I happened to look back and saw three blank yellow Post-it notes stuck across the outside of my rear windshield?? They were completely blank and randomly spread across the glass, just flapping in the wind! Honestly one of them actually flapped right off while I was driving down the street. I am probably just overthinking this, but it made me super uneasy... could someone be marking my car or putting a tracker on it? Has anyone in St. Pete ever experienced anything like this before?? What should I do next? 🙂

  4d ago

• Low flying helicopters over St. Pete today

  So sorry if this is a silly question, but do these helicopter treatments mean we should not take toddlers to the playground today???? Are the chemicals they use for aerial larvae control safe for kids playing outside right after, or should we stay indoors until tomorrow? Also, does anyone know if this helps with the tiny midges around the island or just regular mosquitoes? :)

  4d ago

• Former St. Pete police HQ site deal closed downtown

  Does anyone know if the retail space on the ground floor will have kid-friendly spots or maybe a shaded plaza area for families??? We live over on Coquina Key and we love coming downtown on weekends, but finding places with actual shade and stroller access near the EDGE District is getting so hard! Also will the residential units be apartments or condos? Sorry if these are basic questions, I just want to know if there will be any public parking included for families visiting the shops! 😊

  4d ago

• St. Pete Lit Fest at the Woodson African-American Museum this Saturday

  Hey everyone! This sounds amazing for my two toddlers! Are the book giveaways strictly for older kids or do they have picture books too?? Does anyone know if there is good playground shade near the museum for when the kids get restless? Also should I pack extra bug spray or do they spray the grounds down beforehand? TIA! :)

  5d ago