Top Headlines: Pass-A-Grille a Top Beach; Beach Police Blotter; Bon Aire Resort Turns 60

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Madeira Beach Man Charged with Battery, Burglary

Todd Kester was charged with burglary and domestic battery. He is currently awaiting trial on $11,500 in bonds.

OMG PD: Sinkhole Swallows Man; Cop and Firefighter Impersonated; Patient Assaults Nurse

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Wounded Warriors Come to Beaches to Sail

Abut 26 injured veterans with the Wounded Warriors Project come to the Clearwater Community Sailing Center for a chance to go boating from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2.

PHOTOS: $4 Million Redington Shores Home Has 8 Bedrooms

Check out this listing from AOL Real Estate.

PHOTOS: $789K Vina Del Mar Island Home in St. Pete Beach

Check out this home on the market at AOL Real Estate.

Homes, Condos For Sale in Treasure Island

Check out what's on the market, according to AOL Real Estate.

Homes, Condos For Sale in St. Pete Beach

Check out what's on the market, according to AOL Real Estate.

Do the Beaches Need a New Public School?

A group is proposing a free charter middle school on St. Pete Beach. Do you think it's a good idea?

What Do You Think Should Go Here?

The empty lot is for sale at the intersection of 75th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach. What would you like to see move in?

Shapardo's is Now Hiring

A new Italian restaurant on St. Pete Beach is now hiring. Looking for more work opportunities? Check the job postings on Patch.

Bon Aire Resort Celebrates 60 Years

Four generations of the Curotto Family have owned and operated Bon Aire Resort on St. Pete Beach.

Broken Part Blamed For Treasure Island Bridge Closure

A broken cylinder caused the drawbridge to get stuck in the up position last weekend, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Pinellas Beaches Jail Bookings: Feb. 20-25

The following report shows charges associated with residents on the beaches booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 20-25, along with others arrested in Pinellas beach communities.

32 Citations Issued During DUI 'Wolf Pack'

The citations included seven DUIs and one possession of cocaine during the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office operation.

Treasure Island Could Crack Down on Waterfront Landscaping

The city commission is considering placing a restriction on the height of trees and other backyard vegetation so they don't restrict views, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lobster Pot in Redington Shores Now Serving Lunch

The Gulf Boulevard seafood restaurant also has a new outdoor patio.

Top Headlines: Sex Offender Sting Arrest, $4.1M Treasure Island Mansion

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OMG PD: 239 Harassing Texts, Tennis Player Arrested, Caught at IHOP

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Homes $250K or Less in St. Pete Beach

Check out the newest homes on the market in St. Pete Beach listed at $250,000 or less.

PHOTOS: $1.5 Million Redington Shores 'Green' Home Will Cost Some Green

Dubbed "Casa Verde," this environmentally friendly home is on the market.

Pass-A-Grille Makes Trip Advisor's List of Top U.S. Beaches

St. Pete Beach's Pass-a-Grille came in 15th on the 2013 list of the best beaches in the U.S., as determined by the users of tripadvisor.com.

Madeira Way to Host Year's Worth of Events

Madeira Beach officials recently approved "Mid-Month Madness," a full schedule of two-day themed events, for the shopping corridor, the Beach Beacon reports.

Remembering Pinellas County's Domestic Violence Victims

Victims of domestic violence in Pinellas County in 2012 will be remembered with a candlelight vigil on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at Largo Central Park.

Police: Naked Indian Rocks Beach Man Arrested for Trying to Steal Car

Police say the man tried to steal a Jeep and when approach by police fled from the scene. A witness to the crime tackled the suspect.

Patch Reader, Cancer Survivor Wins Spa Treatment

One lucky Patch reader and breast cancer survivor has won a $25 gift certificate to Healthy Being Wellness Center in St. Pete.

Seen on YouTube: A Pit Bull Ate My Engagement Ring!

An Indian Rocks Beach veterinarian describes how he was able to help a couple after their pit bull puppy swallowed the woman's engagement ring.

Seen on YouTube: Osprey Nesting Site in Redington Shores

Check out this local video we found online. Got a clip of your own to share? Post it on Patch!

Careful With Those Grass Clippings, Redington Shores Official Warns

Vice Mayor John Branch says the illegal act costs the town thousands of dollars in sewer cleaning expenses, the Beach Beacon reports.

Nuisance Law in Madeira Beach: What's Your Opinion?

We want to hear from you: What do you think of the chronic nuisance ordinance that holds Madeira Beach landlords responsible for actions by their tenants? Join the conversation on Patch.

Coyotes in St. Pete Beach?

One official says he's heard a lot of talk about them being spotted in the community lately. Have you seen coyotes in your neighborhood?

Redington Shores' New TV System to Include Internet Streaming

When the local cable channel returns in March it will include web streaming to air meetings and other announcements online, the Beach Beacon reports.

Beaches Jail Bookings: Feb. 15-19

The following report shows charges associated with residents on the beaches booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 15-19.

Indian Shores Man Arrested in Online Sex Offender Sting

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested 30 people in Operation Intercept II.

Beach Income: How Does Your Neighborhood Compare?

Mapping the median household income for the Pinellas beaches, around the county and beyond.

No More Red Light Cameras? Here's What Beach Residents Are Saying

As the Florida House of Representatives considers outlawing red light cameras around the state, here's what some Patch readers had to say on the subject.

St. Pete Beach Getting New Library Soon?

City officials are pressing the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative to fund the renovation earlier than planned while it still has money available, The Gabber reports.

Where to Watch Oscar-Nominated Movies Near the Beaches

Find out where you can catch some of the Best Picture nominees in theaters before Sunday's awards show.

Pinellas Deputy Resigns After Encounter With Prostitute, Says Sheriff's Office

A document released by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office details an encounter former deputy Robert Johnson, 42, had with a prostitute, along with several other alleged violations, including giving a prostitute a ride home.

Top Headlines: Beach Repairs, Home Sale Prices, Embezzlement at TradeWinds

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