Nonprofit In Pinellas Needs Baby Supplies After Idalia

A nonprofit in Pinellas needs baby supplies after Idalia.  So many of the business in and around the Tampa Bay area were hit after Idalia came through.  If you would like to help out, here is one that we wanted to highlight.

Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida, leaving flooding waters, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars and boats before heading into Georgia and South Carolina.  It continued to be a powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground in Tampa and throughout the northern counties in Florida.

After coming ashore, Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach at 7:45 a.m. as a high-end Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph. The system remained a hurricane as it crossed into Georgia with top winds of 90 mph.   It weakened to a tropical storm by late Wednesday afternoon, and its winds had dropped to 60 mph by Wednesday night.

If you want to help, if you can help, here is just one place that needs it.  Babycycle said on Facebook its director's home was hit hard by surge waters and flooding.   They are in urgent need of diapers, wipes, toiletries and more after flooding from Hurricane Idalia severely impacted the area.

In a story on WFLA.com The nonprofit said its warehouse is located at 6511 43rd Street #1811 in Pinellas Park if you can help with the following donations:

Donations can be bought online at Amazon here, or monetary donations can be made here.

They have other places that you can drop off donations listed HERE

We live in an outstanding community here in the Tampa Bay area and when devastation happens, the people come together to help.  If you're out shopping, pick up some extra baby items to help those in need during this time.

If you are looking for a quick getaway to savor the invaluable moments of sleeping in, or going out to dinner, you may want to consider staying within the Bay State. Sixt recently published the 20 best destinations for a babymoon in the United States, and five Florida cities made the list.

"When you’re expecting, many couples want to plan one last vacation or adventure before their baby arrives to enjoy time together, just the two of them," Sixt explains. They also detail how their data has shown, "Searches for ‘affordable babymoon destinations’ have increased by 300% in the past twelve months. Similarly, search trends for ‘what is a babymoon’ have soared by 250%."

To determine the best places in the country to take a babymoon, Sixt identified six different categories. They then used these topics to examine each city. As a result, they assigned a score and totaled them up. The categories were; happiness, safety, leisure activities, scenic views, friendliness, food, and drink.

Being able to eat uninterrupted and with both hands will soon be considered a luxury. A babymoon is all about relaxation and spending quality time together. "This is a great opportunity to celebrate the new adventures on the way while taking care of yourself and your own needs," Healthline explained in their recent "What Is a Babymoon?" story.

"For the most memorable experience, try to plan a babymoon when you feel your best, which for many women is during their second trimester," Healthline states when discussing when to take a babymoon.

In Florida, the five destinations that ranked among the top 20 places to go for a babymoon are all very different from each other. Sixt ranked Kissimmee as the 2oth best babymoon destination, and Miami came in at number nineteen. Three other Florida locations made the top twenty, with two landing in the top 10. Scroll down to see our highest ranking babymoon destinations.

If you drive 30 miles up the coast you will then reach the 15th ranked best babymoon destination. Fort Lauderdale finished with 57 points, scoring high in both safety and scenic views. "Take a romantic gondola ride through the Venice of America or explore the city’s numerous art galleries and museums," Sixt suggests.

Rounding out the top 10, Tampa scored 58 points thanks in-part to a perfect 10 out of 10 score in safety. Tampa is home to three beautiful parks and various waterways. You can hop over to St. Pete and catch a Rays game or ring in the 2023 NFL season with the Buccaneers. In addition, the Tampa Zoo is always a good a time as is Busch Gardens Tampa.

Finally, taking the top spot in Florida for babymoon destinations, Orlando registered a state-high, 63 points. "The city is home to various spas and five-star resorts that cater specifically to pregnant women like The Spa Orlando, making it a dream babymoon destination," Sixt points out. Over course there's Disney World here, but if you'd rather a more quiet experience, Visit Orlando suggest checking out a peaceful ride through Rock Springs.