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Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa is launching its holiday themed event ‘Snowed Inn Sparkman’ during the month of December.

City of Clearwater lights this year's holiday tree at Station Square Park

On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.

City of Tampa kicks off Riverwalk holiday lighting

It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at ZooTampa. The zoo is gearing up for its annual ‘Christmas in the Wild’ celebration. The family friendly event is complete with Christmas lights, Santa visits and lots of food.

The rundown Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey is considered to be the gulf coast’s lesser-known pink hotel after The Vinoy and The Don Cesar. But the 1927 vintage hotel is being raised from the near-dead.

Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora is one of Florida’s most historic hotels. The inn was founded in 1883 and originally had one building and 10 rooms. Now, the hotel, which is located on Lake Dora, has 90 rooms.

This gem of Florida is on the historic places registry and combines old Florida, a possibly haunted past, and lots of charm.