SEA TURTLE SEASON
Pinellas beaches enter nesting months with a simple ask – keep them dark, clean and flat.
Paradise News Team
Vaughn Voyage: The New FinCEN Rule
There’s a new federal rule from FinCEN (the government’s financial crime unit), and it affects some real estate deals. The goal is simple: stop bad actors from hiding money in real estate.
Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order issued for Pinellas
Severe drought conditions and declining water supplies have led the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to issue a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order. This elevated restriction level … Read more
Weekly Tidbits March 26, 2026
St. Pete-Clearwater is set to make sailing history as a host port for The Ocean Race, one of the world’s most prestigious offshore sailing competitions. For the first time in … Read more
Top 5 Weekend Events March 27-29
#1 51st Annual Mainsail Art Festival Celebrate creativity by the waterfront at the 51st Annual Mainsail Art Festival this Saturday and Sunday at Vinoy Park. One of St. Pete’s premier … Read more
Top 5 Weekend Events March 20-22, 2026
⚽ Tampa Bay Rowdies Home Opener ⚽ Soccer returns to the waterfront as the Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off their 2026 home season on Saturday, March 21 against the Pittsburgh … Read more
Weekly Tidbits March 19, 2026
Get Involved with Keep Pinellas Beautiful this Spring Looking for a way to give back to the places we all enjoy? Keep Pinellas Beautiful has a full calendar of volunteer … Read more
City of St. Pete Beach Elects Scott Tate as New Mayor
The City of St. Pete Beach voters elected Scott Tate as the new Mayor. His term will run for three years beginning Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.
Top 5 Weekend Events March 13-15th, 2026
#1 ☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Across Pinellas County ☘️ Grab your green and get ready for a weekend full of Irish spirit as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations take over … Read more
Weekly Tidbits March 12, 2026
St. Pete Beach Spring Concerts Return this Friday The City of St. Pete Beach Resident Services Department is excited to announce a series of free spring concerts designed to bring … Read more