With Piano Man “Carl,” Chill is Back in the Limelight
It’s been quite a while since we took a peek at Chill Restaurant at Corey & Gulf… oops, our mistake. Even from the outside you can see a return to … Read more
2015 Featured Articles
Pinellas County & Gulf Beaches Have A Lot to Celebrate in 2015
2015 is a BIG year for a lot of places in the Tampa Bay Area! Seminole Elementary and Treasure Island both have Centennial Celebrations on May 2nd. The City of Clearwater … Read more
Century Old Disney ‘Legend’ Is Still Contributing!
Four years ago this month Paradise NEWS introduced its readers to Al Konetzni (pictured at right with Walt Disney), then an impressive 96-year-old local retiree, met through a chance encounter. … Read more
Record Number of Manatees Counted in Florida
Warm temperatures and clear, sunny days between some of the coldest weather of the year assisted FWC biologists and partners in counting an all-time high number of manatees during this … Read more
Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll Sponsors Needed
Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll will be at two locations – both starting at the same time. Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Registration: 8 a.m. Start Time: 9 a.m. Choose your … Read more
Give Florida’s Beach-Nesting Shorebirds Space to Help Them Survive
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks beachgoers to watch out for and avoid disturbing beach-nesting shorebirds on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the state. Shorebirds build … Read more
Healthy Plants Start with Healthy Soil
If you have tried to grow anything edible on or near the beaches you have learned that our sandy soil isn’t great for anything but weeds to grow in. To … Read more
FWC Wants You to Report Horseshoe Crab Spawning Sightings
As spring approaches, horseshoe crabs congregate to spawn along sandy beaches and shallow coastal waters throughout the state. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists are asking the public … Read more
Florida’s Nesting Sea Turtles
It can be thrilling to watch a sea turtle crawl onto the beach at night and dig a large hole in the sand to lay dozens of eggs. Just remember … Read more
Treated Lumber is a Bigger Problem for Marine Wildlife than Plastics
My name is Rudy Socha and I run a 501c3 non-profit called Wounded Nature – Working Veterans. Our mission is removing trash and debris located in hard to access coastal … Read more