Best of St. Pete/Clearwater Winners 2013
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater surveyed visitors and locals to tell us their favorite things to see and do in our area. Here are their top five choices for these standout experiences. … Read more
Paradise News Team
Fort De Soto: A Brief History
Tocobaga Indians originally inhabited Fort De Soto from 1000 to 1500 AD. They enjoyed the wealth of seafood the natural estuary offer, just as many fishermen enjoy today. On April … Read more
Local US Coast Guard (Flotilla 78) Auxillary in Action
On a cold, gusty afternoon in mid- January, Valerie Fernandes, USCG Auxiliary Coxswain, with crew Amanda Davis, William (Keith) Anderson and Trainee Anthony (Tony) Novellino, all from Flotilla 78, were … Read more
Green Benches, Past and Present in St. Petersburg
First! The History of ‘Green Benches’ in St. Petersburg Green Benchers is defined in an Old Postcard as “The Green Benches, St. Petersburg’s own, are known all over the country. … Read more
DID YOU KNOW? – Sharks in the Bay Area
Did You Know Tampa Bay is the Shark Capital of the World? “Tampa Bay is the shark capital of the world, with the largest population and the largest variety. Sharks … Read more
Florida Fish Chowder- A Community Endeavor
Eleanor Roberts, who was married to Horace Roberts* from 1964 to 1971, learned how to make Florida fish chowder from the local fishermen, but she had been making a pretty … Read more
Fashion Week Feature: SpathoseLLC
St. Pete steps up their wardrobe this week for their Annual Art and Fashion Week. Fashion week celebrates 14 local designers, features 10 local artists and looks for fresh faces … Read more
New City Pier Public Opinion Results Summary
GOAL: “To conduct this comprehensive survey of St. Petersburg voters to assess preferences and attitudes related to a new City Pier.” # Surveyed: 1,000 Randomly Selected St. Petersburg Registered Voters … Read more
About Our Cover- A Grain of Sand
Many Paradise NEWS readers moved to our readership area because of our location on the sandy shore. Our cover this month provides another perspective on the sand we love. Photographer, … Read more
Nik Wallenda Crosses US-41 from Above
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a wirewalker? That’s right a wirewalker. If you happen to be driving down US-41 Tuesday, January 29 and look up to find a … Read more