
Results 1 - 20 of 171 in Madeira Beach, FL
Veterans group shares Christmas spirit
... in the year. Future events could be held in the log cabin on the Gulf of Mexico at Archibald Park, said Madeira Beach Vice Mayor Nancy Oakley, who was carving and serving turkey along with husband Jon. The cabin had been used as a veterans rehab ... Comment?
City council OKs property default measure
... agreement with them. 'Our program helps communities manage foreclosed properties,' said FPRC's Jim Madden of Madeira Beach. FPRC gets involved in the process early. They trace the foreclosure and alert the city so they have an early opportunity to ... Comment?
... to the government. Story 2. Mystery sea serpent? There's something strange and big swimming in the canals of Madeira Beach along the Pinellas County coast. Story 3. Caught Bowling on Wii: A video obtained by News Channel 8 showed several members of ... Comment?
The annual Redington Beaches-Indian Shores Lighted Boat Parade is Sunday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. The parade will travel along the Intracoastal Waterway from Madeira Beach north to Indian Shores. Comment?
Alcohol permits raise concerns
... steady rise in the number of alcohol-dispensing businesses at the Village, often in creative guises, has some Madeira Beach commission members concerned. The city's major tourist attraction may be losing its family friendly image, they fear. Up for ... Comment?
Beach towns celebrate the holidays
... Lighted Boat Parade is Sunday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. The parade will follow along the Intracoastal Waterway from Madeira Beach north to Indian Shores. Boaters will rendezvous with their lights off at 5:30 p.m. on the north side of the Tom Stuart Causeway. ... Comment?
Born and raised in Madeira Beach, 46-year-old Alisa Savoretti said she had the greatest childhood ever one block from the Gulf of Mexico. Comment?
Madeira considers Snack Shack uses
... Those ideas were offered by finalists competing to take over operation of the facility. They were chosen by Madeira Beach commissioners at a Dec. 1 workshop from among nine proposals submitted to City Manager W.D. Higginbotham. Higginbotham gave no ... 1 comment
Tom Germond - Got monkey? Don't call us
... transatlantic crossing and decided to call Pinellas County home. A picture sent to us of the animal seen in a Madeira Beach canal bore out our suspicions; it is most likely a manatee. That's what the authorities said, too. We decided to give the ... Comment?
Beach burgs plan land, boat parades
... Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Earlier, at 4:30 p.m., the yacht club will host a holiday celebration. Madeira Beach will hold two Festival of Lights boat parades on Dec. 19. The first is for smaller boats starting at John's Pass at 6:15 p.m., ... Comment?
Captain's Corner: Gag grouper still abundant in shallow water
... we caught 18 legal-sized fish on our first stop in 14 feet, within sight of the beach. Several guides out of Madeira Beach have even reported keeper gags inside the Intracoastal Waterway. Live bait: Large live pinfish or grunts are always top ... Comment?
St. Pete Beach passing up holiday lights
... less expensive banners. But all other beach cities put up holiday lights, despite similarly tight budgets. Madeira Beach spent the most: $22,000. Indian Rocks Beach spent the least for its holiday lighting - nothing. They own their own lights and ... Comment?
It all started when Lois Lewis went to Madeira Beach with friends for a short vacation last September. Comment?
... at 4:45 p.m. at Town Park, Gulf Boulevard and 164th Avenue. The arrival of Santa Claus, courtesy of the Madeira Beach Fire Department, will be included. Mayor Nick Simons will lead children in a countdown and the park will be lighted shortly after ... Comment?
Captain's Corner: Fishing has been strong
... the water column and produce action from benthic and pelagic fish. Dave Zalewski charters the Lucky Too out of Madeira Beach and can be reached at Luckytoo2@aol.com or (727) 397-8815. Comment?
Florida named strangest state for news
... wearing sleeping bag as cape attempts robbery - Gainesville Man allegedly flings jellyfish at teens at beach - Madeira Beach, New York City easily won the strangest city crown. Strange news stories out of New York included: Businessman accused of ... Comment?
Thanksgiving events in Tampa Bay
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... sneakers and work up your holiday appetite for a good cause this Thanksgiving. Gulf Beaches Holiday Halfathon Madeira Beach - Madeira Beach December 13 A half marathon on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Madeira Beach Jingle Bell Run/Walk International ... Comment?
Maderia Beach sea monster?
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There's something strange and big swimming in the canals of Madeira Beach along the Pinellas County coast. Comment?
7. Mysterious sea creature spotted in Madeira Beach canal
Russ Sittloh says a mysterious serpent-like creature that's at least 20 feet long has been swimming in the canal behind his Madeira Beach home and he wants to find out what it is. 1 comment
Shhh! Don't spoil a soldier's wedding surprise
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... nothing not to like about him, she said. The last Saturday night he was in town, they went skinny dipping on Madeira Beach after dark. A jellyfish stung his side, sending them running out of the water. As they dressed, the proposal finally spilled ... Comment?