ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
Where the Jimmy Buffett Party Never Ends: Parrotheads Gather for Fins Up Forever 2026
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ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
Paradise News magazine editor, Andrea Martone, profiles Cindy Leon, an independent beauty consultant in both Clearwater and Brandon, but is far more than a saleswoman for beauty products. She paints confidence in her clients.
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
St. Petersburg’s creative scene is booming, and two local artists – sculptor Cecilia Lueza and famous rapper Rod Wave shaped by the city’s vibrant venues – show how one Gulf Coast city can contain entire worlds of imagination.
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
By pairing world‑class concerts with neighborhood‑scale events like the Jazz Trolley Pub Crawl, the Sarasota Jazz Festival captures the spirit of jazz as both an art form and a social experience.
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
Flamenco Meets Funk: Gipsy Kings Bring Global Groove to St. Pete. Andrea Martone interviews the local band to learn more about their music and how you can check them out.
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
Highlighting Local Pinellas County Artists & Musicians. December features Nate Najar, Stephen Harlan and Janie Haskins
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT
Andrea Martone highlights the impact the SHINE Mural Festival has had on St. Petersburg & some of its top local artists.
ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT: Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida
Join the festivities for Jimmy Buffett Day in Florida with live music, tropical vibes, and Margaritaville spirit. Discover events, parties, and how locals are celebrating Buffett’s legacy.