GULFPORT MATTERS
By Marlene Shaw A World of Flavor in Gulfport I have been hearing that this has been an especially challenging summer for our local businesses. Summer is traditionally a slower season, and it … Read more
Paradise News Team
ENCOURAGING WORDS
The Labels We Wear Define Us By Dennis Merritt Jones, DD “Others can give you a name or a number, but they can never tell you who you really are. That … Read more
ECO: Blue Urbanism
By Buddy Baker Shopping for the environment Want to help the environment? Go shopping. A new thrift store just opened in the Edge district can help you refresh your stuff, while … Read more
COVER STORY: The Wharf Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Spook-Tacular Seafood & Cocktails and The Ultimate Halloween Bash By Nanette Wiser Since they opened, the annual Halloween costume party at The Wharf Waterfront Restaurant & Bar in Pass-a-Grille has been a favorite … Read more
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
By Andrea Martone An Artist of Another Realm: When the Lights Turn Red, the Spirits Awaken in Séance of Wonders The lights turn red, the room falls silent, and somewhere … Read more
ART NEWS
By Caron Schwartz Strut your FloridaRAMA stuff To celebrate its 5th anniversary, FloridaRAMA is holding a Diorama Contest. Winners will get $500 and have their design added to FloridaRAMA’s permanent collection. To compete, you’ll need an official FloridaRAMA Diorama Kit, which includes a … Read more
Top 5 Weekend Events September 25-27th
St. Pete City Theatre Presents The Suffragette’s Murder If you enjoy a good mystery with a little history mixed in, St. Pete City Theatre presents The Suffragette’s Murder, running September … Read more
Weekly Tidbits September 24, 2026
“Extreme” Water Shortage Order Extended The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended its “Extreme” Water Shortage Order for Pinellas County and surrounding areas through March 31, 2027. Despite summer … Read more
Pinellas County declares state of local emergency: Dengue Fever
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners today declared a State of Local Emergency for the mosquito-borne spread of dengue fever impacting Pinellas County. The declaration gives County Administrator Barry … Read more