Sanding Ovations Pairs Up with The Dalí
This year’s Sanding Ovations Master’s Cup: “The Gallery of Sand,” presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, just became even more surreal. This week, Sanding Ovations announced their new community partner… The Dalí Museum! That’s right — the masters of creativity are teaming up with the masters of sand. Get ready for a mind-blowing, art-inspired beach experience like never before. This year’s event is on November 20-23, with an encore November 29-30. Get all the details at SandingOvationsMastersCup.com.
In Caravaggio’s Light: Baroque Masterpieces
In Caravaggio’s Light: Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi opens October 25. Drawn from the prestigious—and rarely seen—collection of Florence’s Fondazione Roberto Longhi, this landmark exhibition brings nearly 40 Baroque paintings to the MFA St. Petersburg, tracing how Caravaggio’s radical naturalism and chiaroscuro reshaped European art. At its core is his early showstopper, Boy Bitten by a Lizard, a compact drama of pain and surprise where human emotion meets lush still life. Surrounding it are masterworks by artists who felt his shockwave.
Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/exhibition/in-caravaggios-light/.
Find more arts tidbits in our October Art News at paradisenewsfl.com/art-news-as-2025/.
2025 Johns Pass Seafood Festival
The John’s Pass Seafood Festival returns October 24–26 with fresh seafood, live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun along the Madeira Beach waterfront. Don’t miss this free three-day celebration of coastal flavor and community spirit—now back in its original October timeframe!
Learn more at https://bit.ly/jpseafood2025.
Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tours this October
St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tours return every Wednesday evening in October. All month long, the St. Petersburg Museum of History and Star Trolley invite you to climb aboard for a chilling ride through the city’s ghostly past! Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tours will uncover the eerie legends, spooky tales, and haunted history of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, this spine-tingling journey takes guests through the lesser-known haunts of downtown, along with the ghost-filled neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. $35. Register at https://spmoh.com/events/.
Reach Locals & Visitors with a Print Ad in Paradise News
Paradise News will print & distribute 30,000 copies monthly this winter, mailing 20,000 to some of the most affected homeowners & businesses In the Tampa Bay Area. Email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com about placing an ad in Paradise News this summer. Learn more about the benefits of placing an ad in Paradise News in print or online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/reach-pinellas-county-locals-this-november/.
NEW TIDBITS:
- The October Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Find the tidbits from our October issue at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/tidbits-october-2025/.
- Paradise News will print & distribute 30,000 copies monthly this winter, mailing 20,000 to some of the most affected homeowners & businesses In the Tampa Bay Area. Email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com about placing an ad in Paradise News this summer. Learn more about the benefits of placing an ad in Paradise News in print or online at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/reach-pinellas-county-locals-this-november/.
- Let us know what you are thinking about what is happening on our local beaches and St. Petersburg by submitting a Letter to the Editor at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/letter/. Letters will be considered for inclusion in an upcoming issue of Paradise News.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Gulfport Night Market- First Friday & Third Saturday Every Month INFO
- St. Pete Beach October Concert Series- Fridays in October INFO
- St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch- October 10-19 INFO
- IRB Oktoberfest on the Beach- October 11 INFO
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock Craft Festival- October 11-12 INFO
- Peace Memorial Big Band Concert- October 12 INFO
- Madeira Beach Conversations with the Mayor at Daiquiri Shak- October 12 INFO
- Movies On the Pier: A Minecraft Movie- October 17 INFO
- **NEW DATE** 727 Day Drone Show at the Pier- October 18 INFO
- Treasure Island Trick or Treat Trail- October 24 INFO
- Johns Pass Seafood Festival- October 24-26 INFO
- Pass-a-Grille Party Under the Lights- October 25
- Sueños de Dalí- October 25 INFO
- Night in Italy Gulfport– An Elegant Evening of Italian Dining and Live Music- October 25 INFO
- Treasure Island’s Barktoberfest- October 26 INFO
- Pass-a-Grille Halloween Golf Cart Parade- October 31
- Gulfport Halloween Bash- October 31 INFO
- Fall King of the Beach- November 6-8 INFO
- Extravelganza: Premiere Travel & Sports Auction- November 7 INFO
- Spooky Night Blow: Performance Art Glass Blowing at Morean- November 8 INFO
- St. Pete Opera presents Pinocchio – The Musical- November 15 & 16, 22 & 23 INFO
- flavors of spain dinner featuring café gala- November 18 INFO
- Sanding Ovations- November 19-23 INFO
- Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade- December 20 INFO
REMINDERS
- The October Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2025 with a print ad in Paradise News! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your ads in Paradise News in Print.
- Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
- CLICK HERE to signup for ALERT PINELLAS to get vital updates during hurricane season.
- The City of Madeira Beach is making it easier than ever to stay connected! MGO Connect is your one-stop online portal for city services accessible anytime, anywhere, from your computer or smartphone. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/mgo-connect/.
- The 35th Annual Suncoast Jazz Festival will return to Clearwater, Florida at the beach on Sand Key, November 21-23, 2025. Music fans can spend the day or check in for the entire weekend to enjoy live performances, a gala dinner and dancing, parasol parade and a Swing Dance party. Over 80 musicians will perform on three stages – day and night – inside the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, which sits directly on the Gulf. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/35th-annual-suncoast-jazz-fest/.
- Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ICC with Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) and the Ocean Conservancy by volunteering at one of KPB’s events from September 1st to October 31st! For more information or to host a cleanup during the ICC, contact Megan Jackson at mjackson@kpbcares.org. Last year, 4,943 volunteers removed 65,806 lbs. of litter at 357 community projects. Click here to register for an ICC Event.
- The City of St. Pete Beach has begun accepting resident registration for the Freebee ride service. As of 8/6/25 they have registered 159 residents for the service. To continue receiving the service free of charge, residents must pre-register in person at the Community Center. Residents can register at the St. Pete Beach Community Center year-round, so long as they register prior to taking their first FreeBee ride to avoid the $3.00 charge. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/st-pete-beach-freebee-faq/.
- LocalShops1 is offering more opportunities for businesses to be a part of this year’s Halloween on Central festival taking place Sunday, October 26 from noon to 5pm. The Voodoo Vendor Village is expanding from four blocks to five blocks which means more opportunities for creativity, shopping and for local businesses to take part in this spooky celebration. The Voodoo Vendor Village will cover Central Avenue between 16th and 21st streets, featuring local makers and small businesses, food trucks, candy stations and more. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/voodoo-vendor-village-expands/.
- The Fresh Market offers visitors the opportunity for a relaxing day trip in a small town full of “Old Florida” charms every Tuesday this summer 9am-2pm. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is open year-round. Parking in the village is free. Learn more at https://visitgulfportflorida.com/event/gulfport-fresh-market-2/.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Pinellas County news by signing up for their new monthly newsletter- The Wave. From beach restoration to countywide road construction, The Wave will the most important news from Pinellas County Government to your inbox each month. Sign up now at https://pinellas.gov/the-wave.
- The Madeira beach social club is an active senior group located in Madeira Beach, Florida. Their club provides a wonderful opportunity for seniors to socialize, participate in various activities, and build lasting friendships within our community. Click here to learn more.
- The City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families. Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today.
- Reminder to our residents and visitors. No Dogs On The Beach! If you see something, say something. Contact Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line at 727-582-6200.
- Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
- The City of St. Pete Beach is now using See Click Fix for residents to submit issues to the city. Click here to learn more.
