MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — As the spring break season unfolds along the Gulf Coast, the typical mix of beachgoers, tourists and sun-seekers fills the scene.

The resort is built between the hills and ... this breezy restaurant overlooks Madeira’s only golden sand beach and serves stellar seafood and local dishes. Get the charcoal bread and the ...

One of Pinellas County's communities, Madeira Beach, looks far from paradise. "My house is considered a total loss," resident ...