🌱 Why Madeira Beach leaders say new fishing license rules hurt tourism

Good morning Madeira Beach! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Madeira Beach leaders say new fishing license rules hurt tourism
• How a late-night Madeira Beach crash turned life-threatening at Gulf Boulevard

Also on today's calendar: Music with DJ G Co @ 2pm @ Caddy's Madeira Beach and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
• Friday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Changes to Florida's online fishing license make it more difficult for tourists (snntv.com) — If you’re planning to fish around Madeira Beach, short-term Florida licenses can no longer be bought online and must now be purchased in person at select locations. Local charter operators and Madeira Beach’s District 2 commissioner warn this change is confusing tourists, inconveniencing visitors to John’s Pass, and potentially hurting the city’s tourism-driven economy, while state officials defend the new system.
   

• Woman Ejected After Jeep Flips In Violent Madeira Beach Red Light Run And Collision (tampafp.com) — A woman remains in critical condition after her Jeep ran a red light and flipped during a violent collision at Gulf Boulevard and 150th Avenue in Madeira Beach late Sunday night. Deputies say impairment is suspected, and the intersection was shut down while investigators documented the rollover that also injured the other driver. Residents may notice ongoing investigation activity in the area.
   

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📸 Around Madeira Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madeira Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday May 20

• Madeira Beach Wednesday Market 10am - 2pm →
  Madeira Wed Market, 15000 Madeira Wy, Madeira Beach
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday May 20

• Music with DJ G Co @ 2pm @ Caddy's Madeira Beach →
  Caddy's Madeira Beach, 14080 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
  2:00 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Madeira Beach Wednesday Market 10am - 2pm →
  Madeira Wed Market, 15000 Madeira Wy, Madeira Beach
  10:00 am

Saturday May 30

• Sean Feucht →
  R.O.C. Park, 200 Rex Pl, Madeira Beach
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Music with DJ G Co @ 2pm @ Caddy's Madeira Beach →
  Caddy's Madeira Beach, 14080 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Realtor Pitch Group
  Pee-Pa's Garage Craft Brewery, 6340 49th Street N, Pinellas Park
  11:00 am
• Wings Wednesday @ Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
  Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
  3:00 pm
• All Write Here
  Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
  5:30 pm
• Commission Meeting →
  Town of Redington Shores, 17425 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Paper Marbling for Kids
  Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St S, Gulfport
  5:00 pm
• Trivia @ Pee Pa's Garage
  Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery, 6340 49th Street North, Pinellas Park
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Flingin' Friday @ Pee Pa's Garage
  Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

• Treasure Island secures $1.6M in federal funds to strengthen wastewater collection system (fox13news.com)

Seminole

• Seminole State Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates, Strengthening Central Florida's Workforce (mysanfordherald.com)
• City of Seminole Recreation Department to Host 'Tri-If-You-Dare Youth Triathlon' on June 28 (paradisenewsfl.com)
• Recounting Osceola's fight for freedom • The Seminole Tribune (seminoletribune.org)

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Ok Madeira Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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