1. Sunset Beach, Pass-a-Grille to Get Millions in Beach Repairs

Pinellas County Commissioners voted to request legislative assistance in obtaining money to fund the $20 million to repair beaches damaged by Tropical Storm Debby.

2. Beach Real Estate: What's Selling, and For How Much?

Check out these homes that sold in December in the Pinellas County beach communities, and how much they went for.

3. Detectives: Ex-TradeWinds Resort Employees Embezzled $780,000

Two former employees of the St. Pete Beach resort are accused of creating shell corporations and embezzling thousands of dollars they used to lead "very comfortable lifestyles," according to investigators.

4. PHOTOS: An Underwater Engagement Photo Shoot

Check out these unique engagement shots from a Madeira Beach-based photographer.

5. Madeira Beach Election Canceled After Incumbent Withdraws

Madeira Beach Commissioner Nancy T. Oakley has withdrawn as a candidate, giving Seat 3 to challenger Margie Elaine Poe.

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