Clearwater Jazz Holiday
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday returns to Coachman Park this weekend, October 16-19th, with an all-star lineup including Trombone Shorty, Cory Wong, and Trampled by Turtles. Enjoy 4 days of world-class jazz, funk & blues along Clearwater’s waterfront.
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/clearwater-jazz-2025/.
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
The Pinellas “People First” Hurricane Recovery Programs will officially open on October 20, 2025. These programs provide financial assistance for homeowners, renters, and landlords impacted by recent hurricanes across Pinellas County. Funded through an $813,783,000 Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the initiative focuses on rebuilding homes, restoring housing stability, and supporting long-term recovery for those most affected. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/people-first-hurricane-recovery/.
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.
The Voice of Rock Comes to Ferg’s Concert Stage
Ferg’s “World Famous” Sports Bar and Entertainment Complex, recently crowned Best of The Bay by Creative Loafing and #1 Local Sports Bar in America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is thrilled to announce Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes, renowned as “The Voice of Rock” will be performing at Ferg’s Concert Pavilion on Thursday, April 23, 2026. GA Tickets are only $30 in advance / VIP Seats from $55 to $99 — on sale this Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 9am exclusively at: TicketWeb.com and TicketMaster.com
Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/voice-of-rock/
Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tours this October
All aboard for a haunting ride! The St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tours are back every Wednesday evening in October! Join the Museum and Star Trolley for a chilling journey through St. Pete’s ghostly past — where eerie legends, haunted neighborhoods, and spine-tingling tales come to life.
Hosted by Dr. Brandy Stark, founder of SPIRITS of St. Petersburg, this after-dark adventure rolls through downtown’s lesser-known haunts and the historic — and haunted — streets of Roser Park and the Old Northeast.
Reserve your seat ($35)… if you dare 👉 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/.
- This year’s Sanding Ovations Master’s Cup: “The Gallery of Sand,” presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater will be partnering with The Dalí Museum! 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 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. Learn more at https://mfastpete.org/exhibition/in-caravaggios-light/.
- 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
- Movies On the Pier: A Minecraft Movie- October 17 INFO
- **NEW DATE** 727 Day Drone Show at the Pier- October 18 INFO
- Bam! Fest Career Day- October 21 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
- Parc Center for Disabilities 56th Annual Black Tie Gala- November 8 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/.
- 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.
