Madeira Beach News

City Manager Shane Crawford received high praise from Madeira Beach City Commissioners during a review at the May 14 City Commission meeting.

Whenever priorities are discussed for the city of Madeira Beach's list of infrastructure and capital improvement projects, a fix for the stormwater system has been at or close to the top.

Pinellas County has filed a lawsuit against BP Oil for economic losses in tourism related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries when he lost control of his vehicle about 2:50 p.m. May 6. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, at the time of the crash, Donald Budd Sutton, 45, of Madeira Beach, was traveling on a 1993 Harley Davidson from the Duhme Causeway onto the Bay Pines triangle interchange.

Jean Lanier, a professional school counselor and Seminole resident, retired from the Pinellas County School System after 41 years as of April 5. Lanier began her career in the school system at Madeira Beach Middle as a counselor and occupational specialist.

The next Pinellas County Utilities mobile hazardous waste collection is Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Madeira Beach Middle School, 591 Tom Stuart Causeway.

An unexpected opportunity to turn a vacant lot into funds for the town treasury got the attention of Redington Shores Town Commission members at their April 24 workshop meeting.

Jay Thomas is looking to fill a void. Thomas, an owner of the popular Brown Boxer beach bars, is taking the concept to Countryside with the latest location, expected to open in May.

More than 300 boats will converge on Maderia Beach for the Old Salt Fishing Foundation's 20th annual King of the Beach Fishing Tournament April 25-27. To mark the 20th anniversary, the Old Salt Fishing Foundation has doubled the top prize to a guaranteed $20,000 with an overall payout estimated at $80,000. 'As for the $20,000 first place, well it ... (more)

The flagpole outside of Madeira Beach city hall was donated to the city by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1965.

The fish and sea life that live in the tanks at the St. Petersburg Pier Aquarium are oblivious to the battle being waged over the future of their iconic home.

April 25th, 26th & 27th - Madeira Beach, On the Water Food from tons of local Restaurants, Marine, Arts and Craft Vendors, Boat Showcase, All Events FREE and Open to the Public! The top prize for this annual fishing tournament on Madeira Beach is $20,000 and is open to ALL anglers!