Beaches Having a Packed Spring Break

This spring break is one of the busiest Tampa Bay has had.

Five Things on the Beach: Final Four

The Final Four of our customer service contest has begun!

Help Pinellas Beaches Have the Best Beach Bar

Florida Beach Bar is making a call for votes on the best beach bars!

Madeira Beach Fire Chief Hired Permanently

Derryl O’Neal has been hired as the Madeira Beach fire chief.

Five Things on the Beach: Franco in Gulfport

James Franco and the cast of 'Spring Breakers' were spotted in Gulfport.

You Gotta Have Faith!

Faith is a great dog for families and fun!

Sunken Boat Turns Up on Other Side of State

A boat that sank in the Gulf off Madeira Beach showed up in Ponte Vedra Beach on the east coast of Florida.

Final Four Compete in Customer Service Poll

Each reader may vote once per day in the poll, and may leave one comment and one directory review per business.

Five Things on the Beach: Keep on Learning

It's a great time to learn, even if you're not in school!

Aquatic Learning Camps at the Pass

John's Pass offers some great camps for eager learners looking to soak up some knowledge this summer.

Fly from the Sanctuary

The Seabird Sanctuary will be having a mass bird release this Thursday.

Pair Nabbed in Kidnapping, Robbery at Crabby Bill's on St. Pete Beach

Two workers were robbed at gunpoint. One of the worked was tied up and placed in the trunk of a car.

More Topless Filming for 'Spring Breakers'

The caper, starring Selena Gomez, will have some more filming today of extras who will go topless. The film shoot is taking place somewhere on the Gulf beaches.

Five Things on the Beach: Clean Up

This week is dedicated to getting things cleaned up!

Dolphins and Surfers Riding the Waves

Dolphins and surfers mix together well on St. Pete Beach

Photos of your Beach Treats

SHow us a photo of your favorite seaside snacks!

Topless Extras, Good Learning and Great Food

Check out what you may have missed this week on Patch.

Last Chance: Pay Your Property Taxes

In an effort to make your life easier, we'll let you know when it's your last chance to do something. Whether it's seeing a particularly popular show, signing up for Little League or paying you property tax, we're on it.

Five Things on the Beach: Elite Eight!

We're down to eight in our customer service competition!

Where Is a Great Place for Kids to Learn?

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary wins this week's best of poll for a great place for kids to learn – and have fun.

Round 4: Who Has the Best Customer Service?

We’re down to eight finalists in our Best Customer Service poll. Vote for your favorite businesses on the beaches to crown a winner!

Five Things on the Beach: Fun Photos

Show us your photos from your outings on the beaches!

FIve Things on the Beach: Sweet 16 Service

We're down to the 'Sweet 16' of our customer service competition!

Selena Film to Pay Extras to Go Topless

Producers for the Selena Gomez film offered $150 to extras to appear topless.

Madeira Beach Marina Fire Damages Four Boats

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious fire that left four boats and the dock damaged in the Madeira Beach Marina.

Countdown to Round 3 of 'Who Has the Best Customer Service'?

Today we met many of the sweet 16 businesses on the beaches who pride themselves on great customer service, and handed out gift bags.

Beach Snoballs Is a Tropical Destination

With ambitious owners, top-shelf ingredients and unmatched customer service, Beach Snoballs is a business force to be reckoned with on the Pinellas Beaches.

Round 3: Who Has the Best Customer Service?

We're down to 16 finalists in our Best Customer Service poll. Vote for your favorites and help crown a champion!

Snowy Wants to Settle Down.

Snowy, a senior cat, is looking for a place to spend her twilight years.

Only on the Beach: Three Stories of Fun in the Sun

Located on St. Pete Beach, the TradeWinds Action Zone offers some unique and fun-filled activities for all ages.

Five Things on the Beach: Poetry Day

Celebrate all the forms of poetry today!

Don't Pass on Good Eats at John's Pass

For good food and great service, look no further than the variety of welcoming places on John's Pass.

Ten Arrested in Madeira Beach on Drug Charges

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Department is looking for 16 individuals that are sought in connection to drug-related crimes in Madeira Beach.

Selena Film Needs Extras Now

'Spring Breakers', the film being shot on St. Pete Beach, is looking for more than 500 college age extras. Here's the info for getting that big break.

Five Things on the Beach: Best Learning Place

Where do you take the family out for education?

Where Is the Best Place for Kids to Learn?

Here are some spots that are not only fun but hold special meaning for families. Which is your favorite? Vote in our poll.

Savings on Sweets

Get some great prices on sweet stuff on your next grocery trip.

Five Things on the Beach: Chocolate Week

It's National Chocolate Week!

Photos with Selena, Mosaics and Big Gummys!

Check out what you may have missed this week on Patch!

Five Things on the Beach: Luck of the Irish

Happy St. Patrick's Day!