Paradise News Team 
Four years ago this month Paradise NEWS introduced its readers to Al Konetzni (pictured at right with Walt Disney), then an impressive 96-year-old local retiree, met through a chance encounter. … Read more
Warm temperatures and clear, sunny days between some of the coldest weather of the year assisted FWC biologists and partners in counting an all-time high number of manatees during this … Read more
Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll will be at two locations – both starting at the same time. Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Registration: 8 a.m. Start Time: 9 a.m. Choose your … Read more
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks beachgoers to watch out for and avoid disturbing beach-nesting shorebirds on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the state. Shorebirds build … Read more
If you have tried to grow anything edible on or near the beaches you have learned that our sandy soil isn’t great for anything but weeds to grow in. To … Read more
As spring approaches, horseshoe crabs congregate to spawn along sandy beaches and shallow coastal waters throughout the state. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists are asking the public … Read more
It can be thrilling to watch a sea turtle crawl onto the beach at night and dig a large hole in the sand to lay dozens of eggs. Just remember … Read more
My name is Rudy Socha and I run a 501c3 non-profit called Wounded Nature – Working Veterans. Our mission is removing trash and debris located in hard to access coastal … Read more
It is vital to recycle and reduce waste here in Pinellas County. Recycling is important for social, economic and environmental reasons. Did you know that over 75% of the trash … Read more
The 15th Annual Suncoast Hospice Beach Stroll on Saturday, May 5, (see details in Sidebar) will be run under the organization’s new brand, Empath Health. Last November, Suncoast Hospice and … Read more