In many ways, Paradise News, now in its twenty-fifth year of publication, is the embodiment of serendipity. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “serendipity” as “the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for; also : an instance of this.” This phenomenon was at work well before Paradise News made its debut in… Continue Reading
For our faith-based communities, Spring marks a time of spiritual renewal and festive celebration. To help you connect with these events, here is a list of what our local churches have planned to celebrate the Easter season. Our member Church By The Sea (495 – 137th Avenue Circle in Madeira Beach) begins the season on… Continue Reading
Local businesses looking to become more eco-friendly can turn to the non-profit Earth to Autism for help. Incorporated in July 2017, Earth to Autism exists to help adults living with autism to find and maintain meaningful employment opportunities in green industry jobs. Founder and Board chair Leanne Scalli, PhD, says the organization serves two of… Continue Reading
It was truly a “night to remember” January 31, when William Karns (William Karns Enterprises) accepted the Chamber’s chairmanship for 2019 from outgoing chairman Joe Dise (Dise Wealth Management) during the Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet at the Bilmar Beach Resort. The gala also saw the installation of the 20019 Board of Directors:First Vice-Chair… Continue Reading
Treasure Island, FL — The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach (TIMB) Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on January 16 to celebrate its relocation to 12601 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. The move from its former location at 245 – 107th Avenue, was accomplished on Friday, November 30, with help from members Ken Hautmann (Caddy’s… Continue Reading
Treasure Island, FL — Missy H. Hahn, president of the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, received the Tampa Bay chapter of Women In Tourism (WIT) Pineapple Award on December 21, 2018. The award came during the chapter’s luncheon on Friday, December 21, at The Edge Hotel on Clearwater Beach. Prestigious Pineapple Award… Continue Reading
“Life is filled with risks,” observes Jim Everett, of Jim Everett Risk Management Planning, LLC. “Risk management can help mitigate those risks and preserve your assets. This is true whether you’re protecting personal or business assets.” Jim explains that risk management goes far beyond simply purchasing an insurance policy. “That’s a large part of it,… Continue Reading
Every year, we’re excited about sharing holiday hope. We search for just the right gifts for friends and loved ones. We plan parties to throw and attend. We prepare our traditional meal favorites, or research new recipes. And we look forward to boat parades and street parades, holiday festivals, and holiday mixers. Sharing Holiday Hope… Continue Reading
The Friday Morning Market, sponsored by the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, enters its eleventh season on December 7 with a variety of crafts, produce, art, collectibles, foods, jewelry and live music. Vendor applications are now being accepted. The Friday Morning Market is open from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Fridays… Continue Reading
The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce offers free chamber classes on a variety of topics to businesses as well as residents. Chamber Classes are held from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Chamber office, 245 – 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, 33706. “We’re appreciative of the… Continue Reading
Whether you’re in business, live and work here, or come to vacation or visit, the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to Be EPIC with us! EPIC is a program developed by the Chamber. It stands for Environmental Preservation Initiative for our Communities. It started out as a way to get… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever wanted to tell someone where to go, why not be a kiosk volunteer for the Chamber? Every weekend from September through April, visitors to our beaches stop by the Chamber’s Information Booth, a kiosk located at 107th Avenue and Gulf Blvd. They’re looking for directions in getting around, as well as for… Continue Reading
We’ll all be breathing easier — literally. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is watching as the red tide moves south, not north, and away from Pinellas beaches. On Friday, August 10, it appeared that weather patterns would bring the bloom of karenia brevis north of the Sunshine Skyway, putting the Pinellas beaches… Continue Reading
Glitz, glamour, and casino-style gaming are the order of the day for the 6th Annual Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce Monte Carlo Casino Night, and the public is invited. The event is on Saturday, August 4, starting with a social at 6:00 p.m., followed by gaming from 6:30 till 10:00 p.m., at… Continue Reading
TREASURE ISLAND|MADEIRA BEACH — The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, at its June 19 Board meeting, passed Resolution 2018-06 opposing offshore drilling and urging the United States government to refrain from oil drilling and exploration along Florida’s Atlantic coast and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. “Our ecosystem is fragile,” pointed out… Continue Reading
TREASURE ISLAND | MADEIRA BEACH — Robert Minning, formerly Mayor of Treasure Island, was appointed on July 6 to chair the EPIC (Environmental Preservation Initiative for our Communities) committee of the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce. “Mayor Minning has a long history of environmental advocacy,” said Chamber Board Chairman Joe Dise in… Continue Reading
Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters Reeling in Adventure! The start of Pocket Change Inshore Fishing Charters is the stuff dreams are made of. Literally! “My son Anthony had built his own fishing boat and had been running small charter trips for about ten years while working a full-time job,” recalls Patricia Corcella. “I’d been thinking… Continue Reading
Top-flight Event Venue on the Beach “The Club at Treasure Island is a private membership club, true,” says Director of Marketing Joshua Cruz, “but we are also an attractive and affordable event venue on the beach for a variety of non-members’ special events.” Founded in 1972 as the Treasure Island Yacht & Tennis Club, this… Continue Reading
Treasure Island— The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce announces a new date for its popular Monte Carlo Casino Night. Originally scheduled for Saturday, June 16, the event will now be held on Saturday August 4, from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. This… Continue Reading
Owner: Andrea Yeager-Munsey 727-363-3866 http://www.floridadsigns.com/ Signs and … Hurricane shields! You’ve heard that old saying about necessity being the mother of invention? In Andrea Yeager-Munsey’s case, it was frustration, not necessity, that led her to start her current enterprise, Florida d’ Signs. “Andrea had a thriving water sport business for years along the beaches,” says… Continue Reading
Owner: Dave Coover 10925 Gulf Blvd. | Treasure Island, 33706 727-360-4253 Website The Tradition Continues When Dave Coover moved his family to Treasure Island in the 1960s, he didn’t know he was laying the foundation for a tradition that would last more than 40 years. That tradition started in 1973, as Robby’s Pancake House.… Continue Reading
Owner: Debbie Fisher 727-316-1233 / 800-252-0254 https://babysaway.com/ Keeping Vacations Carefree! Your ideal Florida vacation is in peril: You’re flying to the Sunshine State with an infant, a toddler, and a six-year old. “What were we thinking?” you ask your spouse. Three children in six years? And a trip to visit your parents on the… Continue Reading
RGA Network Founder and Chief Idea Officer: Mark O’Donnell 727-433-2774 RGAnetwork.net https://www.facebook.com/RGANetwork/ Wall Street Marketing at Main Street Prices When Mark O’Donnell laid the groundwork for Revenue Generating Activities, he introduced a fresh approach to professional business networking in Pinellas County. “I’d had years of networking experience,” says Mark, “but most of the groups… Continue Reading
Beach visitors who use wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers will now have easier access to Treasure Island’s white sand beaches. “We finished putting the MobiMat® Recpath™ in place at about eleven this morning,” said Justin Tramble of the City Recreation Department on April 27. “I went later in the afternoon and there were hundreds of people… Continue Reading
Owners: Tom and Amy Verdensky 358 – 150th Avenue, Madeira Beach FL 33708 727-216-6599 SquidInkPro.com Who knew? The year was 2008, and Tom and Amy Verdensky had just opened their graphic design company, Squid Ink, catering mostly to area restaurants. “Tom was a chef, and knew a lot of potential clients; we both knew about… Continue Reading
TREASURE ISLAND | MADEIRA BEACH – Early in March, the Chairman of the Board of the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, Joe Dise (Dise Wealth Management), and his wife, Erin, attended Governor Rick Scott’s Leadership Dinner at the Governor’s mansion in Tallahassee. “The evening was an intimate gathering,” said Dise in describing… Continue Reading
TREASURE ISLAND — The 2nd Annual Health Fair and Trade Show, sponsored jointly by the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce (TIMB Chamber), Revenue Generating Activities (RGA) Network, the Gulfport Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, is set for Saturday, April 21, from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., at… Continue Reading
Treasure Island, FL — The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach (TIMB) Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Mayors’ Prayer Lunch at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. Current Mayor Bob Minning and former Mayor Mary Maloof have presided over the event for the past… Continue Reading
Treasure Island, FL — It was a night to remember as more than 150 business and community leaders gathered at The Club At Treasure Island to witness Gregory Tong, 2017 Chairman of the Board of the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, turn the reins of leadership over to 2018 Chairman Joe Dise,… Continue Reading
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Missy H. Hahn, president of the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce, attended the Visit Florida Tourism Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach December 11-13. The summit was “designed to explore insights, issues, and trends facing the travel and tourism industry and encourage meaningful dialogue among Florida tourism industry… Continue Reading
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