Redington Shores News

The Redington Beach Commission seemed prepared to provide the town's share of $26,624 to Gulf Beaches Library for fiscal year 2008-09, but instead tabled an enabling resolution during an Aug.

With county funding for the beautification of Gulf Boulevard not available until 2011, the town is moving forward with its own plan to make the thoroughfare more attractive.

Pinellas County officials have committed $7 million annually for five years to 11 beach communities beginning in 2010 for Gulf Boulevard improvements.

Three local beaches in our area, including North Shore Beach, Redington Shores and Honeymoon Island Beach, all had heavy pollutants that forced the Health Department to issue an advisory or warning that the ...

"Hi," I said to two anglers fishing off the end of the pier. "Are you guys in the tarpon tournament?" "What does it look like?" one of them responded.

At the Hurricane Seafood Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille, the acclaimed grouper sandwiches and hamburgers used to come with lettuce, tomato and fries.

Commissioner John Branch called the town's ambitious effort to put all of its utilities underground "one of the greatest projects that has ever happened here in terms of looks and safety." Branch was reacting ...

Sea turtles and their hatchlings will benefit by having their nests in the town's newly established red light district.

“The intent is for the hotel to feed all the businesses around it”

Plans for a $15 million, 80-room hotel at John's Pass Village were unveiled April 29 during a public meeting at Madeira Beach City Hall. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“I am inviting the town's seniors to celebrate aging gracefully and have dessert before dinner.”

Costs for police service will be held to last year's amount under a preliminary budget submitted to the town commission by Indian Shores Mayor Jim Lawrence. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“I want to make it like a big tourist attraction”

The winter-to-summer transition fishing season is a good time to visit the Redington Long Pier, manager Mike Hurguy said. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“Without public support, we cannot have July 4th fireworks”

A last-ditch effort to save the annual 4th of July fireworks display in Redington Shores has failed. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

Gov. Charlie Crist re-appointed one member and appointed a new member to the Pinellas County Housing Authority . via Tampa Bay Business Journal

“I guess it could have been from a man, too”

A small white box washed up on a Fort De Soto beach in Pinellas County recently. via Suwanee Democrat

“With budget cuts, we felt we need to find other ways to bring in revenue.”

This event is designed to leave a good taste in your mouth about the local library. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

Voters in five of Pinellas County's 24 cities will be deciding municipal leadership races and an array of ballot questions Tuesday while county Republicans and Democrats cast ballots in the presidential ... via Tampa Bay Online

The Beachwalk Hardhat meeting for local Clearwater Beach businesses will be held Tuesday, January 22nd, at 11 a.m., at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center. via Clearwater Gazette

“It is difficult for some voters to get to the polls on election day.”

Voting has begun in the Jan. 29 presidential preference primary. Vote by mail ballots were mailed out weeks ago. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

Vice Mayor Bert Adams and Commissioner Casey Wojcik will retain their seats on the Board of Commissioners. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“We hope there's enough interest in the ballot and people will get out and vote”

The deadline to register to vote or change parties before the Jan. 29 presidential preference primary is Dec. via Tampa Bay Newspapers