Damage Costs: Five Things on the Beach

St. Pete Beach is estimating the cost of the damages from Debby will be $1.5 million

Debby Weakens to Tropical Depression

Debby loses vigor making landfall Tuesday, but not before causing more flooding across the Tampa Bay area.

Sheriff Details Contracting in St. Pete Beach

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri spoke at the St. Pete Beach City Commission about the details of what would happen if the people chose to use the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

St. Pete Beach Storm Damage: $1.5 Million

The St. Pete Beach City Commission estimated the cost of the storm damage at around $1.5 million.

No More Outside Seating at the Swigwam

The St. Pete Beach City Commission voted 3-2 against allowing the Swigwam to retain it's outdoor seating.

Debby Wipes Out Young Seabirds

The tropical storm washed hundreds of eggs out to sea. Humans interfered by bringing young chicks into the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, ending their chance to learn to forage on their own in the wild.

Debby Swamps Boats on the Beaches

The higher tides and rushes of waves are causing boats to overturn and sink along island communities.

Fort De Soto and Other County Beaches Close

Fort De Soto, Fred Howard and Sand Key close due to rough surf and tidal flooding.

Trouble in Paradise: Five Things on the Beach

Pass-A-Grille residents work at picking up the pieces after the tornado.

Gulf Boulevard Closed between 150th and 135th

A piece of aluminum roofing that fell has caused a closure of Gulf Boulevard between 150th and 135th Avenues.

Debby: The Guest Who Won't Leave

From a tornado that tore up Pass-a-Grille to pet owners whose dogs were swept away in a torrent of storm water, Debby's damage was not only costly it felt very personal.

'Tornado Ripped Through Paradise'

Andrea Hamilton headed home to safety. Only her home was the not the safe haven she thought it would be.

Riders of the Storm Surf Through Tropical Storm Debby (VIDEO)

The bad storm that kept most folks indoors prompted some diehard surfers to hit St. Pete Beach Monday.

Devastation in Pass-A-Grille (Photos)

What a mess. A tornado that ripped through Pass-A-Grille Sunday tore apart buildings and left residents to pick up the pieces.

Pass-a-Grille Dark After Tornado

Progress Energy shuts off power to the coastal community, after a tornado rips the roof off a marina and damages some homes.

Tornado Tears Through Pass-A-Grille (PHOTOS)

Extensive damage was done throughout Pass-A-Grille last night from a tornado that hit in the evening.

Pass-a-Grille Tourists Witness Tornado

'The wind picked up and I saw, I guess, what would have taken out a transformer, everything came crashing down and the lights went out.'

Latest Storm News on the Gulf Beaches

I-275 and other road closings, tornado watch, your photos: Here are news summaries to the latest stories on Tropical Storm Debby in St. Petersburg.

5 Storm Tips for Staying Safe

Keep gas in your car. Don't drive out if you don't need to. Be aware of the location of local shelters.

Debby Hits Hard: Five Things on the Beach

Tropical Storm Debby gave us more of a hit than we were expecting.

Send Us Storm Photos, Updates!

Hey, storm chasers: Grab your cell phone and send us your photos of the storm. Is it flooding in your neighborhood?

Tornado Warning in Effect

A tornado was spotted near Fort DeSoto around 8 p.m. Sunday night. Tropical Storm Debby makes her presence known in southwest Florida Sunday.

Jimmy B's is Top Beach Bar in Florida

FloridaBeachBar.com has listed Jimmy B's at the Beachcomber as the number one beach bar in Florida.

The Pink Palace

A beautiful view of the Don Cesar is our Sunday Snapshot this week!

Beach Police, Manatees and Obama in Tampa

See what you may have missed this week on Patch.

Choose the Best: Five Things on the Beach

Choose what you think the best things are on our Reader's Choice.

Obama's Florida Visit Stirs Support

President Obama urged Democrats to "do their part" in helping him get re-elected.

Clerk Cuts Hours; Other County Offices Consolidate

The Clerk of Court reduces hours starting July 1 and the Pinellas County Planning Department, the Pinellas Planning Council and the Metropolitan Planning Organization are moving into the Pinellas County Courthouse Complex.

Follow President Obama's Tampa Visit on Social Media

PARTICIPATE 2012: Follow our Twitter feed to see what everyone's saying about President Barack Obama's speech in Tampa today.

11 Victims, 2 Dead in Alleged Rampage

A former school principal is questioned tonight in connection to a group home stabbing and a hit-and-run in Lealman, where the driver plowed into a porch.

Obama Speaking in Tampa Today

Obama will be in Tampa today to speak at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus after a mid-day appearance in the Orlando area.

Food Truck Friday: Five Things on the Beach

Go out and get some good eats on Corey!

Aquamania, Rowdies and Food Trucks

Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by a Tampa Bay Rowdies Game, Aquamania or the 4th Friday Food Truck Festival! Watch our video to learn more about your weekend options in Gulfport, St. Pete and the beaches!

Hurricane Chris Forms, May Weaken to Cyclone

Forecasters are monitoring the path of Hurricane Chris. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system is causing showers and thunderstorms across south Florida.

You're Invited to the Ultimate Social Media Party at the St. Pete Pier

Watch our video to find out why our social media party and business expo will help you drive customers to your business or non profit organization.

Fireworks Ban? You Bet!

Sparklers are OK for home use. But Pinellas County still has a ban on the use and sale of fireworks that explode or project into the air.

Martha is in Need of a Good Home

Martha has a cataract that's keeping her from finding a home quickly.

Go Skateboarding Today

Check out some events around the Tampa Bay area as part of Go Skateboarding Day, the international holiday for skateboarders.

Friday Flicks Show Only on the Beach

Find out where you can enjoy a free movie in the park on the beach this summer.

Go Skateboard: Five Things on the Beach

Make some time in your day to shred for Go Skateboarding Day.