Paradise News Team 
St. Petersburg’s creative scene is booming, and two local artists – sculptor Cecilia Lueza and famous rapper Rod Wave shaped by the city’s vibrant venues – show how one Gulf Coast city can contain entire worlds of imagination.
In St. Petersburg, spring does not arrive quietly – it opens like a gallery night. The weather softens, patios fill, and the city’s arts calendar seems to step outside all at once, turning April and May into something more than a run of separate events.
Join us at Madeira Beach’s exciting festival celebrating King Mackerel Fishing, Founders Day, and more. Experience the vibrant local culture with thrilling fishing contests, delicious food, lively music, and fun games.
With over 40 years of experience in the industry, she can help to restore, redesign and repurpose items that have sentimental value.
Explore the vibrant arts and leisure scene in Pinellas County with Paradise News. Discover local artists, galleries, events, and cultural experiences in St. Pete, Gulfport, and the Beaches.
Stephen Rafferty shares his four picks to spice things up with some of the best Mexican Food in Pinellas County.
In St. Petersburg, Earth Month is not just a calendar theme. It is a practical local story about how a coastal city tries to protect its shoreline, modernize aging infrastructure and keep everyday environmental habits visible to residents.
Along Florida’s coast, the osprey is one of the most recognizable birds of sky and shoreline. Often called the “fish hawk,” this large raptor thrives anywhere saltwater meets abundant prey.
At the end of the day, authentic kindness may be the most sacred, most human gift we can offer one another – and that is what the world most needs. May the ripple effect of kindness begin with you and me.
Marlene Shaw spotlights local news, upcoming events, weekly fun and more in Gulfport, FL this April.