November 2024 Features
TIDBITS
Peter Roos updates you on all the local happenings in Pinellas County after Hurricanes Helene & Milton.
ECO
Birds of many kinds are being threatened by tropical storms and hurricanes, whose increasingly destructive forces are having severe consequences on bird populations, migration patterns, and habitats.
ENCOURAGING WORDS
One of the most significant challenges during times like this post Milton & Helen is the inherent unpredictability.
Barrier Island Towns Expedite Permitting to Speed Rehab
Barrier Island towns like St. Pete Beach (SPB), Treasure Island (TI) and Madeira Beach (MB) are trying to take the lead in expediting permitting and inspections for properties damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
GULFPORT MATTERS
By Marlene Shaw Many of us remember the tumultuous summer of 2004 when Florida was battered by four hurricanes in just six weeks, earning the unfortunate nickname of the “Plywood … Read more
HANGING AROUND
Community: friends helping friends, neighbors reaching out to neighbors, families taking care of each other and watching out for other families.
HEALTH: Tips to Cast of Seasickness
For those who love the sea and long to explore it more, knowing how to combat seasickness is key to enjoying the blue.
Pet Health
With all the devastation that comes after a hurricane there are also more long-term perils for our pets that we need to be aware of.
SHINE Mural Festival: Year 10 Exhibition
For the 10th year running, St. Petersburg is about to get a little weirder, a lot more colorful, and hopefully, only mildly chaotic. The SHINE Mural Festival, a beloved local … Read more