Keeping it Family-Friendly on New Year's Eve

Here are five, family-friendly things to do on New Years's Eve.

A Home for Pip

Pip wants to spend holidays with you!

Five Things on the Beach: Eats with Santa

Kids will be enjoying breakfast with Santa today.

Saving the Seabirds

Welcome to Day 3 of the Patch series on volunteering. The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is on the lookout for people with a genuine interest in the the rescue and rehab of our avian friends.

Five Things on the Beach: Surf Shop Tunes

Suncoast Surf Shop is celebrating their 46th Xmas Party.

Beachside Band Battle

The marching bands of Florida International University and Marshall University played loud and proud on St. Pete Beach.

Police Blotter: December 13-19

The following people were arrested between Dec. 13 and Dec. 19. The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Frugal Family: Holiday Meal Deals

Get the last minute supplies for a great holiday dinner!

Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl Beach Bash

On Sunday, FIU and Marshall competed in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl Beach Bash at the TradeWinds Island Resort on St. Pete Beach.

Five Things on the Beach: Band Bash

Check out the bands that'll be on the beach!

Five Things We Learned on Patch this Week

See what you may have missed this week on Patch!

Sunday Sunsets: Drawn Sky

We want to see your sunsets!

5 Things on the Beach: Lighted Boats

No snow in the forecast for a very Florida Christmas. The lighted boat parade will be on the waterway tonight.

Indian Rocks Considers Cigarette Littering Fine

Indian Rocks Beach is considering implementing a $500 fine for littering with a cigarette butt.

Five Things on the Beach: Holiday Caroling

Get in the holiday spirit tonight and check out some caroling.

Man Arrested for Molestation of a Minor

Guillermo Trejos is accused of sexual battery on a boy at St. Pete Beach.

Five Things on the Beach: Sweet Charity

You can build a gingerbread house to help out the Red Cross, and your sweet tooth.

House Hunt: Affordable Living

Looking to get a home on the beach? Check Pinellas Beaches Patch's House Hunt!

Meet an Artist: Wendy Wax

After growing up on St. Pete Beach, author Wendy Wax pays tribute to her hometown through her novels.

5 Things on the Beach: Doggie Holiday Greetings

SPCA Tampa Bay sends out a heartfelt holiday greeting. St. Pete Beach Fit Club hosts an open house. Plus there's a lot of entertainment at the bars.

Please Your Senses at Madeira Beach’s Newest Addition

A new business known as Please the Senses opened last month and offers everything from wine to essential oils.

Only on the Beach: A Big Mouth

Candy Kitchen's massive treat is just $4 and promises to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth.

Matter of Taste: Nacho Delights

Nachos are the perfect precursor to a south-of-the-border meal or just a nice snack to enjoy while visiting the beaches.

New Year's Eve Party on the Beach

For one of the biggest party nights on the calendar, the Gulf beaches is the place to go. We found some of the hottest spots for live music on New Year’s Eve.

5 Things on the Beach: Santa Letters, Green Flash, Arabian Nights

Santa doesn't have email, so drop your letters off at the Treasure Island Post Office. Grownups can head over to Caddy's for a little holiday merriment. Be naughty and nice!

Riding Bikes and Fireworks: The Top New Year's Party

What was your best New Year's Eve Party?

Try Glow-in-the-Dark Golf. Really.

Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis is hosting glow golfing. All you need are glow-in-the-dark balls and a sense of adventure.

Fred the Hound Mix Loves Car Rides

Adorable Fred needs a good home and family.

Five Things to Know Today: Monday, December 12

Six drivers were arrested for DUI's in Madeira Beach's DUI checkpoint.

Frugal Family: December 12

Holiday necessities for cheap!

Police Blotter: Dec. 6-11

The following people were arrested between Dec. 6 and Dec. 11. The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Nine Drivers Arrested at DUI Checkpoint

The Madeira Beach DUI checkpoint set up on Friday has netted 16 citations and nine arrests.

Five Things We Learned on Patch this Week

See what you may have missed this week on Patch.

Driver Responsible for Fatal Crash Sentenced

Daniel Dolcater, the driver in a fatal crash that killed two, was sentenced to 21 years.

Five Things to Know Today: Saturday, December 10

Get a great deal on a new friend!

DUI Checkpoint at Madeira Beach Friday

Heading out to the bars on the Gulf beaches Friday? Better bring a designated driver.

Bands and Brews: Weekend Planner

Let's get this party started, from Caddy's to Ricky T's. Check out some hot deals and great bands this weekend.

Holiday Bonfire Lifts and Lightens Spirits

The Annual Pass-A-Grille holiday bonfire brought people out to the beach last night for the flames and friendship.

Five Things to Know Today: Friday, December 9

Treat your kids to some holiday fun!

Five Things to Know Today: Thursday, December 8

Enter our Deck the House competition to get your electric bill paid.