Weekly Tidbits September 3, 2026
Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival 2026 was one for the books! The 2026 RPPF was a stellar festival, bringing together 230 applicants from 29 countries, 45 selected participants, and a faculty … Read more
Paradise News Team
16th Annual Shopapalooza Festival is a Full Weekend of Shopping, Entertainment and More!
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated LocalShops1’s Shopapalooza Festival on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 from 10 am to 5pm. The 2-day extravaganza celebrates local businesses, local arts, … Read more
PSTA Awarded $16.5 Million Federal Grant to Purchase New Ferry for Tampa Bay Ferry Service
The future of ferry transportation in Tampa Bay is taking another major step forward, with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarding the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) $16.5 million through … Read more
Weekly Tidbits August 27, 2026
We will always love you too Dolly. Celebrate Pinellas this September The Pinellas Beaches Chamber invites locals to Celebrate Pinellas on Thursday, September 24, from 5–8 p.m. at the STAR … Read more
Support and Shop Local this Fall at the Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival
Step into the heart of St. Pete Beach for the Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival, where the island’s most historic shopping district transforms into a sprawling, pedestrian-only open-air gallery … Read more
Top 5 Weekend Events August 28-30
Madeira Beach Burger Week Wraps Up If you haven’t made your way through Madeira Beach Burger Week yet, this weekend, August 28–30, is your last chance to try the 18 … Read more
Top 5 Weekend Events August 21-23, 2026
Madeira Beach Burger Week Kicks Off Burger lovers have 10 days to eat their way through Madeira Beach during Burger Week, August 21–30, with 18 local restaurants creating exclusive burgers … Read more
Weekly Tidbits August 20, 2026
Congratulations to Peter & Renee Roos, publishers of Paradise News, on an incredible 55 years of marriage! Peter and Renee celebrated this BIG anniversary along with Renee’s 77th birthday in … Read more
PSTA’s Ferry Service Takes Major Step Forward as First Vessel Arrives in Pinellas County
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s (PSTA) Ferry service between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa is one step closer to launch, with the first of two vessels arriving at a Pinellas … Read more
Community Tech Desk Marks National Senior Citizens Day with Free Coffee and Donuts for Visitors Who Bring a Friend
Free tech help returns to Lealman Exchange Tuesday, August 25, 9 a.m. to noon Lealman, Fla. — In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, the Community Tech Desk is inviting … Read more