Locally Focused
RENOURISHMENT
Helping Florida’s beaches recover isn’t glamorous, but someone’s got to do it. Janet Nummi shares you can help local Pinellas County ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.
An Elevating Conversation … FEMA’s 50% Rule
Peter Roos explains the 50% rule that limits “improvements” or ‘“restoration” to a structure in to buildings in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Encouraging Words
ENCOURAGING WORDS
Explore the power of connection, compassion, and understanding in building stronger relationships in Dennis Merritt Jones’s exclusive message for Paradise News.
Health & Wellness
Claire Brinsden Jordan delves into the science of smiling and how it can help us feel better.
Caregiver Corner
Discover the best apps for seniors living alone that promote safety, connection, and entertainment. Explore tools to enhance independence and well-being in our January Caregiver Corner form Sunways Senior Living.
Dining
Kelly Rouse highlights NEW local St. Petersburg restaurants: THE NEON LUNCHBOX, LAJAWAB INDIAN, CYBEL, JUNO & THE PEACOCK.
Pet Health
PET HEALTH
Whether adopting or purchasing a pet from a responsible breeder, neither should be thought of as a gift.
Gulfport Matters
Stay updated on Gulfport’s December happenings! Discover local news, events, and community highlights in this month’s Gulfport Matters by Marlene Shaw.
Events
Local Businesses
Beverly Gianna Luxury Jewelry & Design in St. Petersburg, FL transforms inherited jewelry & gold into modern pieces you love to wear.
Art Stone Co. in St. Petersburg, FL offers handcrafted stone and ceramic pieces for outdoor spaces, along with vibrant orchids and resilient cacti. Beautify your garden with unique designs and natural elegance.
Legal Corner
LEGAL CORNER
Steve Walden, Attorney at Law shares an overview of Florida Pre-Marital Agreements in our December Legal Corner.
Hanging Around
HANGING AROUND
Community: friends helping friends, neighbors reaching out to neighbors, families taking care of each other and watching out for other families.
Artists Spotlight
Our Children Have Rights
Addressing Education in Parenting Plans
Understanding what education-related issues co-parents commonly disagree on is extremely important when drafting a parenting plan.
Cooking Corner
COOKING CORNER
Janet Nummi shares how to make New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea and Cabbage Soup – a quick, easy, and tasty soup to ring in the New Year.
More from the magazine…
LEGAL: Understanding Florida Auto Insurance Coverage for Injuries
Florida is a “no-fault” auto collision state, meaning that if you are injured in a wreck, you use your own insurance coverage to pay the costs associated with your injuries, medical expenses, and costs of loss of wages if you cannot work.
Publishers Message
Our December issue is usually full of holiday preparation ideas, festive party recipes, and lighted boat parade details.