Cleo's Corner (2012-04-26)

Cleo has been in Costa Rica since January and has been loving every minute of every day and becoming fluent in Spanish. In fact she loves it so much she's decided to move there. Click on the photo to find out why.

Cleo's Corner (2012-03-08)

Cleo is in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica missing her family and friends but thoroughly enjoying learning the art of relaxing and learning Spanish. She is in no hurry these days. She says "Maybe I'll be back in June……maybe."

Cleo's Corner (2012-02-01)

Cleo is in Costa Rica researching the art of doing nothing. In other words, after 73 years of living with ”to do lists,” she is finding out that slow is good. Silent is comforting. Listening is restoring. Playing is healthy. Eating is enjoyment.

Cleo's Corner for a Brand New Year (2012-01-04)

Cleo reflects on things to be thankful for this past year as she begins the new year with new years resolutions and a three month long trip to Costa Rica and Panama. Look for interesting stories and beautiful pictures for the next three months.

A special Christmas message from Cleo’s Corner (2011-12-16)

Several years ago Cleo wrote a piece that I think puts Christmas in perspective. We have reposted it in the hopes that it makes your Christmas easier, more meaningful and full of the presence of your family and friends.

Cleo's Corner (2011-12-04)

Cleo returns to Pass-a-Grille with photos and stories of her trip to the Carolinas visiting family and friends. Slide shows documenting the beauty of Greenville and Asheville are a treat for the eyes. Click to read more.

Cleo's Corner (2011-11-07)

Cleo brings back videos and a slide show from Costa Rica. Interesting videos of a wild sloth, marching leaf ants, locals rolling cigars, and more. The slides capture just how beautiful the country is. Plus car troubles, computer tips and things to know.

Cleo's Corner (2011-10-14)

Cleo writes about Halloween costumes, a party for a 9 year old friend, she watches as two blue herons fight it out over a fish, computer tips, and Focus on Business including Avenue Gourmet on Corey Avenue and Su Ottavo in 8th Avenue in Pass-a-Grille.

Cleo's Corner (2011-10-07)

Cleo and Bill McArthur celebrate birthdays, stpetebeachtoday.com changes hands soon, huge tarpon rolling in the bay, singles cruise to benefit the Seabird Sanctuary and an excerpt from Cleo's book "Sand in my Soul".

Cleo's Corner (2011-09-30)

Cleo spends a day on the water with one of St. Pete Beach's colorful characters, comes face to face with a huge southern stingray, reminds us that the monarch butterfly migration will be staring soon and tells what you can do to keep it alive.

Cleo's Corner (2011-09-23)

Cleo finds more beach treasures, there's an old house being restored on 7th avenue, a strange green caterpiller is eating her yellow elder trees and computer tips to help erase your mistakes.

Cleo's Corner (2011-09-16)

Another birthday to celebrate with Cleo at the Paradise Grille, PAG Church hosts sandcastle building contest, Cleo stops in for tapas at "Chill" and St. Petersburg launches "Stop on Red."

Cleo's Corner (2011-09-08)

Storms bring out the St. Pete Beach Fire Department, Bill McArthur turns 93, the much hated sandspurs are taking over (if you let them) and Cleo's slide show of the Pass-a-Grille Community Church Thrift Shop.

Cleo's Corner (2011-09-02)

Cleo scores an 8.5 inch Lightning Welk, computer tips on finding things on StPeteBeachToday.com and she finds out what happens when your house moves but your address doesn't.

Cleo's Corner (2011-08-26)

Settling in at her new home, the Norfolk pine in her yard begins flowering, flirting with the ginkos, info on the amazing fighting conch and Cleo continues her search for the perfect sea shell.

Cleo's Corner (2011-08-19)

Cleo reminds us of one of the true treasures of Pass-a-Grille, Shaner's Land and Sea Market, she spots a huge flock of Frigate birds, computer tips and her Scottish friends go fishing.

Cleo's Corner (2011-08-12)

Cleo talks about the big blue anchor outside Sea Critters and its relation to Jesse Havens, one of the colorful characters in Pass-a-Grille's past, she welcomes kids visiting from Troon, Scotland and shares some moving tips with you.

Cleo's Corner (2011-08-05)

After returning from a trip to Durham, NC, Cleo settles into her new home, the Zephania Phillips house, the oldest continuously occupied house on the Pinellas beaches. She's getting ready for the fall monarch butterfly migration. Are you ready?

Cleo's Corner (2011-07-29)

Cleo starts moving into the oldest continuously occupied house in Pinellas County, photos of a rare double rainbow seen right here in St. Pete Beach, humpback whale caught in fishing nets, computer tips and mosquito control tips.

Cleo's Corner (2011-07-22)

Hammerhead sharks are caught at 7th avenue pier, fresh fish are now available at 8th ave pier (the Merry Pier) and both the merry pier and Cleo's new old house get a fresh coat of paint.

Momma and Baby Ducks, Fiddle Orchestra Video and Rainy Days on the Beach (2011-07-15)

The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra performed at the Pass-a-Grille Community Church last Wednesday, momma and her baby ducks were caught on camera on 7th Avenue, Focus on Business and cool rainy days on the beach.

Staying Active, Local Plants for Sunburn Relief and Thoughts on Turning 73 (2011-07-07)

Reflections on approaching my 73rd birthday, baby stingrays are here, multilingual news services on this website, using aloe for sunburn and the new sport of paddle boarding.

Ospreys return, Dolphins everywhere, Website tips (2011-07-01)

Osprey and eagles are making a comeback, Open your eyes and pay attention, Web tips and more on Cory's departure.

Focus on Merry Pier, Photo Albums, Changes Coming (2011-06-24)

Cleo and family go fishing on Miss Pass-a-Grille, tips on using our photo albums and this website is about to get a face lift.

Manatees, Sea Shells Stingrays and More (2011-06-16)

Cleo is back from a Wisconsin wedding and swimming with the manatees. Also computer tips, stingrays and horse conchs.

Slide shows and videos from Mexico (2011-06-06)

Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, visiting friends in LaPaz and relaxing in Todos Santos, Cleo is living the life and happy to share her photos and videos of Mexico.

Cleo's Corner: Back from Mexico (2011-06-01)

Cleo is back sporting a big smile and a passion to speak spanish to anyone who will listen. Her stories will give you new insight about visiting our friendly southern neighbor.

Cleo's Corner: There are no mistakes (2011-05-27)

As Cleo is away in Mexico for the Month of May, we are featuring some of the short stories and articles she has previously written. Enjoy!

Cleo's Corner: Atlantic Stingrays, Southern Stingrays and Cow-Nosed Rays are back in town! (2011-05-20)

As Cleo is away in Mexico for the Month of May, we are featuring some of the short stories and articles she has previously written. Did you know that stingrays are coming around again as the weather warms up? Find all the helpful information here!

Cleo's Corner: Life is Like Sand in an Oyster (2011-05-13)

As Cleo is away in Mexico for the Month of May, we are featuring some of the short stories and articles she has written for other publications in the past. Enjoy!

Cleo's Corner: Monarchs (2011-05-06)

Since Cleo is off in Mexico and immersed in Spanish, she will not be writing Cleo's Corner for the month of May. This week, we have compiled some great information and links about Monarch Butterflies, something that is very near and dear to Cleo.

Cleo's Corner: Nature, Sunrise Service, Adoptee Rights (2011-04-29)

Cleo is off to Cabos San Lucas in a few days, but first she catches you up with the events taking place on Pass-a-Grille and shares some great photos and a video. Enjoy!

Cleo's Corner: Calling all Writers and Nature in St. Pete Beach (2011-04-22)

This week, Cleo is sending out a request for guest writers for St. Pete Beach Today and shares some wonderful pictures and information about local shells, birds and nature. Check it out!

Cleo's Corner: Egmont Key, people you should know, keeping the beach clean (2011-04-15)

Cleo keeps you up to date on what she has been up to in St. Pete Beach, including a boat trip to Egmont Key, hanging out with local kids and keeping our beautiful beach clean.

Cleo's Corner: Home in Pass-a-Grille (2011-04-08)

Cleo is home in Pass-a-Grille and loving it! Check in as she shares some great videos from Hawaii as well as photos from her travels and a local beach garden.

Cleo's Corner: Makawao, Hawaii (2011-04-01)

Cleo is back from Hawaii! In this week's Corner, you can read about her enjoyable last few days of travel, see photos of some of the beautiful art she saw while there and learn about a chef she is happy to know.

Cleo's Corner: Maui (2011-03-25)

Cleo is traveling around Hawaii and loving every minute of it! Read Cleo's Corner this week to see what she has been up to.

Cleo's Corner (2011-03-18)

Check in with Cleo as she travels across Hawaii and fills you in on all the wonder and beauty she is experiencing!

Cleo's Corner (2011-03-11)

Hello from Moloka’i Hawaii, a unique place of history and beauty! This week, Cleo updates you on her travels and shares some wonderful stories and photos of her time at the Painting Experience.

Cleo's Corner (2011-03-04)

Cleo has sold her house and is on the move! In this week's Corner you'll find the story of how she sold her house in 16 days as well as someone you should know. Enjoy!

Cleo's Corner (2011-02-25)

Cleo tells us about a few wonderful things taking place in our community in this week's Corner. Check it out to learn about the Piecemakers quilting group and some young men who are making a difference.

Cleo's Corner (2011-02-18)

In this week's Corner, Cleo gives an update on her packing process, shares a squirrel feeding video and some "gull's you'll see around the beach, as well as a computer tip and someone you should know.

Cleo's Corner (2011-02-11)

This week, Cleo writes to you about how the "Happenings" section of our website recently gave her great joy, shares some health information and gives a focus on business with Vida De Café.

Cleo's Corner (2011-02-04)

As you all may know, Cleo is selling her house and happily cleaning it out! Check in as Cleo talks about the freedom this brings, some local nature, birds and a computer tip.

Cleo's Corner (2011-01-28)

In Cleo's Corner this week, get some more information on the Sunset Capital Celebration background, a local history story and learn about some of our local snowbirds.

Cleo's Corner (2011-01-21)

Changes they are a comin' in Cleo's Corner this week. Read about the new happenings, catch up on some nature, and read a story about a local man on St. Pete Beach.

Cleo's Corner (2011-01-14)

January is off to a great start and Cleo shares a quick, funny story, some nature shots from our Photo Albums and tells you about a comedian who came to Pass-a-Grille. Enjoy!

Cleo's Corner: A dog is lost and found, nature, paddleboarding, Evander Preston (2011-01-07)

This week, Cleo shares a wonderful story about a lost dog being found, a bit of nature, an interesting water sport and a feature on Evander Preston.

Cleo's Corner: The New Year, Mary's Birthday Celebration, Writers Wanted (2010-12-30)

Here we go, rolling into 2011 and Cleo's Corner has got a few suggestions for you this week. Check in as Cleo shares some tips, photos and a call for writers. Have a Happy New year!

Cleo's Corner: Happy Holidays, Nature treats, Wonderful People (2010-12-21)

St. Pete Beach Today is wishing a happy and healthy holiday season to one and all! This week, Cleo's Corner gives you some fantastic nature shots, a video that you do not want to miss and a few stories about some wonderful people on St. Pete Beach.

Cleo's Corner: Staying warm this season and two wonderful gifts (2010-12-17)

Check in on Cleo as she shares some tips on staying warm in this cold weather and tells you about a few priceless gifts she has received this holiday season.

Cleo's Corner: Business Highlights, Yoga Cruise, Nature, Computer Tips (2010-12-10)

Cleo shares some great places on St. Pete Beach to stop in for your holiday shopping this year, tells you about her recent yoga cruise, gives some great information and resources on some local birds and also a computer tip.

Cleo's Corner: Giving on Thanksgiving, Fishing at Merry Pier, Computer Tip, Yoga Cruise (2010-12-03)

This week, Cleo shares her experience with Pinellas Hope on Thanksgiving, shows us photos of fishing at Merry Pier, offers a computer tip and is off on a Yoga Cruise.

Cleo's Corner: How are you going to give thanks this year? (2010-11-23)

St. Pete Beach Today is wishing everyone a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday! Cleo's Corner this week asks, how are you going to give thanks this year?

Cleo's Corner: Calling all writers, Nature, Computer tips, Things to know (2010-11-19)

In this week's Corner, Cleo is calling all writers of St. Pete Beach, showing you some beautiful nature on Pass-a-Grille, sharing some computer tips and telling you about a great event you do not want to miss.

Cleo's Corner: Fish Broil, Beach Cams, Family Visit, PAG Vacation (2010-11-12)

This week, Cleo shares some pictures from the 80th Annual Fish Broil, introduces our new Beach Cam page, talks about a visit from some family members and much more!

Cleo's Corner: Hanging in Pass-a-Grille, Nature, A Brave Man, Things to remember (2010-11-05)

Join Cleo as she writes to you about her adventures in Pass-a-Grille, the nature she has seen and shares a brave story from Paul Sames.

Cleo's Corner: Halloween events, Hotels of PAG, Nature, Computer Tip (2010-10-29)

Halloween is here this weekend! Be sure to check out all the things there are to do on our Events Calendar and check in with Cleo this week as she updates you on the PAG hotel retrospective, the nature around us and a computer tip.

Cleo's Corner: The benefits of walking, Hotel history, Nature (2010-10-22)

Catch up with Cleo as she writes about Frank Hurley, the great benefits of walking, Hotels of Pass-a-Grille and the nature around us.

Cleo's Corner (2010-10-15)

This week, Cleo writes to you about Wild Bill from Pass-a-Grille, Osprey sightings, where to go shopping for Halloween decorations and shares a letter from a reader.

Cleo's Corner: Nature in Fall and a new Computer Tip (2010-10-08)

October brings cooler weather, breezes, visitors, snowbirds start to return and everyone seems in a good mood. Check out this week's Corner for Cleo's latest update.

Cleo's Corner: New site, Nature, Letting Go (2010-10-01)

Welcome to the new version of stpetebeachtoday.com. As I walk around our paradise, I realize how much we have here. We hope the new site helps you find what you want…from viewing old photos, checking the weather, or seeing where you want to eat tonight!

Cleo's Corner: New website design, computer tip, snook update (2010-09-23)

In this week's Corner, learn about the soon to be released new stpetebeachtoday.com website design, get a computer tip and catch up with a snook update.

Cleo's Corner: On Sanoviv, Birthday, Pelicans and Snook (2010-09-17)

In this week's Corner, Cleo writes to your from Sanoviv about her time there, her birthday, pelicans and snook season.

Cleo's Corner: On Sanoviv, Computer Tips, Blooming fruit, birds and shells (2010-09-10)

Follow Cleo as she writes to you about her time at Sanoviv health institute, shares a computer tip and fills you in on blooming fruit, birds and shells.

Cleo's Corner: On Cleo turning 72, Rhino, Turtles Hatching, Salt Lake City and Sanoviv (2010-09-03)

Catch up with Cleo's latest article about turning 72, Rhino's Memorial, Turtles Hatching on St. Pete Beach, Salt Lake City and going to Sanoviv.

Cleo's Corner: A Final Story and Rhino the Rhinoceros (2010-08-27)

In this week's Corner, check in on Cleo as she returns from Sweden and we have to say goodbye to a very beloved friend. 

Cleo's Corner: Nature, Sweden, Boating, Computer Tips (2010-08-20)

Catch up with the latest Cleo's Corner on Nature, Cleo's last days in Sweden, Boating and some new Computer Tips 

Cleo's Corner: Friends, Storms, Ferries and Computer Tips (2010-08-13)

Follow Cleo on her last few days in Sweden where she writes to you about friends, fun and some useful computer tips.

Cleo's Corner: In Vaxholm (2010-08-06)

Cleo writes to you from Vaxholm, Sweden about her continued journey and all there is to see and do!

Cleo's Corner: From Sweden (2010-07-23)

Follow Cleo as she writes to you about friends, family and some of her many adventures in Sweden.

Cleo's Corner: Dunes and Sweden (2010-07-09)

Check out Cleo's Corner this week about our local beach dunes and her upcoming summer travels.

Cleo's Corner: Europe & Passion Play (2010-07-02)

This week's Cleo's Corner is about her trip to Germany and the Passion Play, planting Milkweed and a Wonderful Adventure.

Cleo's Corner from Europe (2010-06-18)

Follow Cleo and the Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church as they travel through Pompeii, Assisi, Venice and Augsburg.

Cleo's Corner from Rome (2010-06-11)

Enjoy Cleo's Corner this week as she writes to you from Rome, Italy. Members from the Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church are currently on a tour of Italy and Germany.

Cleo's Corner: Water therapy, jazz, avoiding accidents (2010-06-02)

Cleo's Corner on water therapy, amazing jazz in Pass-a-Grille and avoiding accidents.

Cleo's Corner: Monarchs, Pineapple Farm, Night Herons, Plants (2010-05-21)

This week's Cleo's Corner on monarchs, a pineapple farm, night herons hanging around and plants to plant.

Cleo's Corner: Tulip Eats and Auger, Aloe Vera Miracles, Spring is Sprung (2010-05-13)

Read some great stories about a Tulip Eating an Auger, Aloe Vera Miracles and Spring.

Cleo's Corner: Fish feeding frenzy, swimming and dancing, language translator on stpetebeachtoday.com and blooming plants (2010-04-30)

Catch a video of a fish feeding frenzy, learn a bit about some native plants and a new feature - learn how to change the language that you view our website in!

Cleo's Corner: The beach in March, New Pass-a-Grille streetlights, Butterflies and Mosquitoes (2010-04-02)

In this article you'll find some pictures of the beach in March, learn about the new streetlights that are coming soon to Pass-a-Grille, how you can help the butterflies this season and also how to keep the mosquitoes away.

Cleo's Corner: Local History, More on The Bell, Birds you Might see (2010-03-24)

Read this article on how to find some history of Pass-a-Grille, learn some more about the history of the bell and discover information about birds you might see.

Cleo's Corner: The Bell, Making Pearls, Weekly Update (2010-03-08)

Read this article to learn the history of the bell on Pass-a-Grille, how pearls are made and how to sign up for our weekly update emails.

Cleo's Corner: Keeping warm, sprinkler system, News page (2010-02-19)

Okay, tell the truth. Would you rather be anywhere else in the US today? Yes, we have wind. Yes, we have cold. No, we don’t have snow..

Cleo's Corner: Painting, community and poetry (2010-02-03)

Cleo shares her recent Painting Experience, explains what a sense of community looks like and gives us a poem to enjoy.

Cleo's Corner: There are no mistakes (2010-01-28)

The first time I heard the expression “There are no mistakes” I thought to myself, “No way. I’ve made lots of mistakes in my life.”

Cleo's Corner: Cold, Squirrels, Cigarette Butts and New Beginnings (2010-01-15)

Cleo reflects on everything from coping with the cold, squirrel visits, putting your butts where they belong and an unexpected christmas present she received this year.

Cleo's Corner: New Years 2010 (2009-12-31)

As we walk into 2010, let us remember a few things we hopefully learned in 2009. Cash is king. Cash is power. Save money. That’s what I learned.

Cleo's Corner: Tis the Season to Be Merry (2009-12-24)

Tis the season to be merry…or so they say. The following slide show and videos demonstrate that some people are having a good time.

Cleo's Corner: Give your "presence" to someone this season (2009-12-10)

December marches resolutely by as we all rush to get our lists done and eat all the food put in front of us - but here is something else to think about this holiday season..

Cleo's Corner: Christmas (2009-12-04)

There are 21 days until Christmas and I see people building into panic mode already. Relax folks. Christmas is about giving, so remember to include yourself on your list and give yourself some quiet time thinking about what Christmas really means to you.

Cleo's Corner: How to use the SPB Calendar (2009-11-25)

I thought I’d explain one feature of this website that is heavily used and fun to explore—the St. Pete Beach Calendar shown on the top left side of the Home Page. Go to Cleo's Corner to learn more.

Cleo's Corner: Loving What is (2009-11-13)

Check out the newest Cleo's Corner: Loving What Is

Cleo's Corner: Reclaiming Our Health (2009-09-25)

Back in 2004 I was 50 pounds overweight, depressed a lot, and trying to find a focus for my life. I was retired with nothing to do that was important. I swam, I walked, I biked. But most of all, I ate. I was lonely and I was not in charge of my health.

Cleo's Corner: Dancing the Night Away (2009-09-01)

It was a normal Monday night, I had no one show up for my core strengthening class at 6 p.m. at the Woman’s Club in Pass-a-Grille so I headed off for the Blue Parrot under the Corey Avenue Bridge.

Cleo's Corner: About Us (2009-08-24)

When I first envisioned the spb2day website over six years ago, my hope was to be able to bring a feeling of community and fun to our residents, guests and visitors.