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Sunshine School Memories- The Origin of Pass-A-Grille’s Fish Broil

November 2, 2023May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

The first Pass-a-Grille Fish Broil was in 1931 to raise funds for the Sunshine School- here is the school’s story. “I had always wanted to meet Helen McLeod. The opportunity … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, St. Pete Beach Tags Community Events, Fish Broil, history, Kids, October 2013, PAG, Pass-a-Grille, School, St. Pete Beach, Sunshine School 7 Comments

The Don CeSar Hotel- A History

May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

The Don CeSar is one of the more well known hotels in the Tampa Bay area. It stands tall, pink, and proud with 277 rooms, 40 suites, and 3 restaurants … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, St. Pete Beach Tags Don Cesar, history, Hotels, Pass-a-Grille, Pinellas, St. Pete Beach Leave a comment

The Youth of St. Pete Beach Make a Difference Worldwide

May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

Each year the senior high youth, at Pass-A-Grille Community Church, travel in and outside of the country to help those in need. The program, which includes over fifty local high … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, St. Pete Beach Tags 5K, Kids, Local Youth, Make a Splash 5K, Pass-a-Grille, Pass-a-Grille Community Church, St. Pete Beach, Teens, Volunteer Leave a comment

Vina Del Mar Bridge- A History of Repairs

May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

Repair Work begins Monday, July 15th, on the Vina Del Mar Bridge connecting the island  of Vina del Mar to Pass-a-Grille along 21st Ave. The bridge has seen numerous repairs … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, St. Pete Beach Tags Bridge, Construction, history, Pinellas, St. Pete Beach, Vina Del Mar Leave a comment

St. Pete Beach’s Bayway Bridge Becomes Artificial Reef

May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

The old Pinellas Bayway bridge became part of the Pinellas County’s artificial reef system in the Gulf of Mexico over the summer.   About 12,500 tons of bridge material from … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, St. Pete Beach Tags Bayway Bridge, Conservation, FWC, history, Pinellas, Preservation, St. Pete Beach, Tarpon Springs Leave a comment

Clearwater Threshers Weekly Specials

May 25, 2016 by Paradise News Team

Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Ballpark, presented by  Bright House Networks  $16 advance, $19 day of game Ticket includes fantastic All-You-Can-Eat brunch from 12-2 p.m. plus a club-level seat! Monday Feeding … Read more

Categories Clearwater, Kids, May 2016 Tidbits, Pinellas Locals Know Tags Baseball, Clearwater, Clearwater Threshers, Deals, Locals Know, Summer Leave a comment

Loews Don Cesar: Fit for a Queen – Mother!

May 25, 2016 by Paradise News Team

Ring the bells, bring on the tiara and take Mom to the Don CeSar any day! Whether you stop in just for Bloody Mary’s or hand-crafted  Pisco Sours in the … Read more

Categories Dining, May 2016 Featured Articles, St. Pete Beach Tags Beaches, Brunch, Craft Beers, Dining, Don Cesar, Hotels, Maritana Grille, Rowe Bar, Sea Porch, Spa, Spa Oceana, SPB, St. Pete Beach Leave a comment

Cownose Rays in our Gulf & Bay Waters

May 25, 2016 by Paradise News Team

Cownose rays prefer shallow, brackish water like Tampa Bay, but tend to swim at the surface, reducing the risk of humans stepping on them. They are known to school in … Read more

Categories May 2016 Tidbits, Nature, St. Petersburg Tags Beaches, Nature, Rays, St. Petersburg, Wildlife Leave a comment

Gulfport Date Night: Dinner & A Show

May 25, 2016 by Paradise News Team

For more than 40 years, La Cote Basque Winehouse Restaurant has been serving French and Continental cuisine in Gulfport. This romantic haven adorned with hand-painted murals is a third-generation family … Read more

Categories Gulfport, May 2016 Featured Articles Tags Dining, Gulfport, La Cote Basque, Seafood Leave a comment

Mad Dogs Summer Swim Workouts

May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 by Paradise News Team

It’s once again back to the beach on each and every Wednesday night through the summer for the original and world famous “Mad Dogs Wednesday Swim” along with running for those … Read more

Categories May 2016 Tidbits, St. Pete Beach Tags bike, Mad Dogs, Ongoing Events, Pass-a-Grille, run, St. Pete Beach, Summer, swim Leave a comment
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