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Looking Back: 2013

Just Keep Shuffling- Sting Rays Are Still In Our Waters

May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

October is one of those under appreciated months on the beaches. Tourists have flocked back to their homes for cooler weather, school, and their jobs. For a brief month and … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, Nature, Our Beaches Tags Beaches, Cow-nose Rays, Nature, October 2013, Pinellas, Rays, Safety, Stingrays, Wildlife Leave a comment

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
May 27, 2016 by Paradise News Team

Many readers have asked about the cover of our February 2013 issue and we are more than happy to share the story with you.  The photo is a real photo … Read more

Categories Looking Back: 2013, Nature Tags Cover Art, February 2013, Heart, Nature, Pass-a-Grille, Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach, Valentine's Day 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
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