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.

FEMA Punishes Fort Myers Beach

By Peter Roos Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita…

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.

REAL ESTATE

By Peter Roos Virtually every single-story home in St. Pete…

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

ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT

By Andrea Martone Emerging Star Captivates Audiences with a Voice…

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…

Halloween 2024 Events

Halloween events in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay.

Publishers Message

Our December issue is usually full of holiday preparation ideas, festive party recipes, and lighted boat parade details.


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