Cover Story: Building Confidence for 70 Years!
Even before there was “Dancing with the Stars” and “So you think you can dance”, dance was a hot topic in American Culture. Ballroom dancing has existed since the 16th … Read more
October 2016
Come Home to… The Roost!
Just south of downtown St. Pete Beach there’s something new to crow about. The Roost has finally opened on Gulf Boulevard and 71st Avenue in St. Pete Beach, serving up … Read more
Happy Hauntings on Halloween
Locals looking for the ultimate Halloween party to strut their costumes and inner child throng the bars on the weekend of Oct. 28, 29 & 30. Want to know where … Read more
Cowabunga! St. Pete’s Surf Shacks Rock
Wannabes shop at Surf Style. Surfers, skimmers and paddle boarders count on St. Pete’s surf shops for surf movies, cool boards, hot shades and a social life. Here are some … Read more
Tampa Bay Craft Beers
When you’re nibbling on a burger from this month’s food article, don’t be Wimpy. Why settle for a Bud when you can explore Tampa Bay’s explosion of craft beers? After all, … Read more
Burger-Mania St. Petersburg
I personally eat in every restaurant I recommend, but this simply would not be possible without suggestions from neighbors, friends, fellow travelers, Paradise News readers and others devoted to the … Read more
Hurricane Prep Vital For All Barrier Island Towns
Although our Pinellas County barrier island towns dodged a bullet when Hermine zipped by, it should be a wake-up call for all residents and businesses. Our entire area A is … Read more
Making History: Downtown’s First Block
Everything old is new again. Historical buildings are tres chic, and Downtown’s First Block/Detroit Block is a real beauty. But can it be saved? The answer is yes, if it’s … Read more
Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
We are talking about mosquitoes, and everybody knows that they can be a huge nuisance. However, using chemical products to keep them away is not on the top of everyone’s … Read more
SPB Support Our Troops – Don’t Forget Those Serving!
More than 10 years have gone by since former St. Pete Beach Mayor Mike Finnerty began helping the Support Our Troops operation that had been started in Indian Shores by … Read more