Paradise News Team

St. Petersburg Preservation Marks 40th Anniversary

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In 1977, St. Petersburg’s downtown was in decline, the Million-Dollar Pier had been demolished and the famous Green Benches are a found memory. Lamenting the loss of precious historic resources, … Read more

KUDOS- Good News in Our Pinellas County Community

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Derelict Crab Traps Removed  228 derelict crab traps were removed from Tampa Bay during a very successful removal project (7/15/2017) during Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 10-day regional closure of … Read more

Shine Mural Festival Returns to St. Petersburg  October 5-14 

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Bringing new murals and vibrant special events to our City of the Arts, the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival has announced it will return for its third year bringing international artists … Read more

Manatee and Boating Safety in Tampa Bay

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As you enjoy our beautiful Tampa Bay and surrounding waters be mindful of boating speed zones to protect manatees. Although the manatee species’ status was changed from endangered to threatened … Read more

Pioneer Days on Tampa Bay Gulf Beaches Shares Local History

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Pioneer Days on Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches, An eyewitness account of the settlement and development of the Barrier Islands and Pass-a-Grille 1898–1940 Book By George Lizotte  Edited with introduction and notes by … Read more

Publisher’s Message from St. Pete Beach Residents Pete & Renee Roos

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Local residents and visitors alike love to learn about the history of our area. That’s one of the reasons we’ve been big supporters of St. Petersburg  Preservation and the Gulf Beaches Historical … Read more