ENCOURAGING WORDS
At the end of the day, authentic kindness may be the most sacred, most human gift we can offer one another – and that is what the world most needs. May the ripple effect of kindness begin with you and me.
April 2026 Features
GULFPORT MATTERS
Marlene Shaw spotlights local news, upcoming events, weekly fun and more in Gulfport, FL this April.
HANGING AROUND
Caron Schwartz is back Hanging Around historic Hyde Park where she takes us out for an afternoon of shopping & treats!
GUT INSTINCT
The microorganisms in your GI tract, mostly in the large intestine, help train immune cells to distinguish between helpful bacteria and harmful bacteria, allowing you to successfully fight off infections.
Visit the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum Online
The Friends of Gulf Beaches Historical Museum are actively fundraising to purchase display cases, office supplies, and computer equipment in preparation for the museum’s reopening. They invite you to become a member, follow their Facebook page for updates, and consider making a donation to support this effort.
MUSIC SCENE
Tampa Bay Blues Festival, Women of Jazz XIX Concert, St. Pete Jazz Festival plus upcoming summer concerts.
PUBLISHERS MESSAGE
Thank you for reading and responding to the messages in your Paradise News. That’s why keeps it coming.
SEA TURTLE SEASON
Pinellas beaches enter nesting months with a simple ask – keep them dark, clean and flat.
Vaughn Voyage: The New FinCEN Rule
There’s a new federal rule from FinCEN (the government’s financial crime unit), and it affects some real estate deals. The goal is simple: stop bad actors from hiding money in real estate.