Paradise News Team 
Residents are encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees this holiday season. Recycled trees can be processed into useful mulch. To prepare Christmas trees for recycling, residents must remove all decorations, … Read more
The Winners of the 2015 Vina Del Mar and Pass-a-Grille Lighted Boat Parade are: Best Sail – Chuck Dawson – Seahorse Best Power – Frank Muller-Karger – Turtle Most Creative … Read more
A ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 10th at the new Gulfport Welcome Center (3101 Beach Boulevard South, Suite 1). A holiday open house will also be … Read more
The AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP), a member of Empath Health, presents the 12th Annual AIDS Walk Tampa Bay and Fun Run, at Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Petersburg this Saturday, … Read more
Santa’s Mailbox – December 1 through December 18, Santa will personally answer letters from all boys and girls who drop off or mail letters to his mailbox located in front of … Read more
Organizers of Gulfport’s Annual Gecko Ball have announced the results of public voting for the theme of the 2016 Gecko Ball: “20,000 Geckos Under the Sea!” The Eighth Annual Gecko … Read more
At Wednesday’s (December 2, 2015) 52nd Annual Mrs. Santa Luncheon and Fashion Show at The Club at Treasure Island, Pauline Edwards was named Mrs. Santa, chosen for her exceptional work and dedication … Read more
Despite a lack of a state film incentive, the St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission secured a 21-day Hollywood production that begins filming in St. Pete/Clearwater this week. The comedy “Random Tropical … Read more
Pinellas County Tidbits David Downing, Executive Director, says the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Vote Earmarks 60% of Tourist Tax to Marketing, 40% to Capital. After extended debate, members voted 60% … Read more
Dear Residents, Businesses and Visitors of St Pete Beach, I offer the utmost apologies for the nuisance and inconvenience that you experienced due to the unscheduled, unannounced daytime construction on … Read more