'Tis the season for 'Christmas in the Wild'
'Christmas in the Wild' at ZooTampa is back. Families looking for safe holiday fun will be immersed in an outdoor seasonal adventure. This is a limited-capacity event, so tickets and reservations are required.
'Christmas in the Wild' at ZooTampa is back. Families looking for safe holiday fun will be immersed in an outdoor seasonal adventure. This is a limited-capacity event, so tickets and reservations are required.
13 for 13 campaign begins at Metro Ministries
Over at Metropolitan Ministries, If you donate 13 dollars online, it will be matched and that can provide a meal to 13 people in need. If you would like to stop by the tent this holiday season, they need enough donations to help as many as 30,000 families this year
Over at Metropolitan Ministries, If you donate 13 dollars online, it will be matched and that can provide a meal to 13 people in need. If you would like to stop by the tent this holiday season, they need enough donations to help as many as 30,000 families this year
Ride the exhibits at this Florida museum
The Florida Railroad Museum was founded in 1982. The museum operates weekend excursions from the train station in Parrish. During the holidays, the "NORTH POLE EXPRESS" begins.
The Florida Railroad Museum was founded in 1982. The museum operates weekend excursions from the train station in Parrish. During the holidays, the "NORTH POLE EXPRESS" begins.
Bill Jackson's has gifts for those outdoor lovers
This year, there was a spike in interest to head outdoors and do activities. Bill Jackson's breaks down the gifts they can offer, including those stocking stuffers.
This year, there was a spike in interest to head outdoors and do activities. Bill Jackson's breaks down the gifts they can offer, including those stocking stuffers.
Still distilling deep in the Chassahowitzka
Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, NJoy is worth the journey.
Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, NJoy is worth the journey.
Thanksgiving grilling ideas
With so many people looking to spend a little more time outside for Thanksgiving, including setting up a table and eating outside, why not fire up the grill?
With so many people looking to spend a little more time outside for Thanksgiving, including setting up a table and eating outside, why not fire up the grill?
Dunedin restaurant brings a piece of Hawaii
The Honu not only has a lot of outdoor seating, but also a brand-new tiki bar where they celebrate each week with tiki taco Tuesday.
The Honu not only has a lot of outdoor seating, but also a brand-new tiki bar where they celebrate each week with tiki taco Tuesday.
Ergle Christmas Tree Farm has busy season
At Ergle Christmas Tree Farm, you can hike out into the field and cut down your own Florida variety of Christmas tree, or you can choose from the more traditional varieties that are shipped down from up north.
At Ergle Christmas Tree Farm, you can hike out into the field and cut down your own Florida variety of Christmas tree, or you can choose from the more traditional varieties that are shipped down from up north.
Community heroes meet the Stanley Cup
Lightning ownership, through the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, has given away millions of dollars to local charities through the Community Hero Award. On Thursday, all of those recipients from this past season have been invited to the arena to get their photo taken with the Stanley Cup.
Lightning ownership, through the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, has given away millions of dollars to local charities through the Community Hero Award. On Thursday, all of those recipients from this past season have been invited to the arena to get their photo taken with the Stanley Cup.
Suncoast Renaissance Festival returns
Over at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, the Suncoast Renaissance Festival will be underway every Saturday and Sunday left in November -- with a bonus day the Friday after Thanksgiving. You can expect a full cast of colorful medieval characters, music, dancing, food, drink, and treats for the entire family.
Over at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, the Suncoast Renaissance Festival will be underway every Saturday and Sunday left in November -- with a bonus day the Friday after Thanksgiving. You can expect a full cast of colorful medieval characters, music, dancing, food, drink, and treats for the entire family.
University of Florida hopeful state's craft beer industry can rely on homegrown hops in the future
In Hillsborough County, scientists with the University of Florida are working hard to develop the best crops for Florida farms to grow -- and that includes hops.
In Hillsborough County, scientists with the University of Florida are working hard to develop the best crops for Florida farms to grow -- and that includes hops.
UF testing out homegrown hops in Hillsborough County
The scientists at University of Florida have been working hard in Balm to develop a variety of hops that can be grown successfully, on a wide-scale, here in Florida. It's a project that can benefit the craft beer industry greatly.
The scientists at University of Florida have been working hard in Balm to develop a variety of hops that can be grown successfully, on a wide-scale, here in Florida. It's a project that can benefit the craft beer industry greatly.
Discover pioneer history at this Sarasota museum
Over in Sarasota, you'll find the Crowley Museum and Nature Center. It's another great place to get out and explore the great outdoors, and learn more about pioneer history.
Over in Sarasota, you'll find the Crowley Museum and Nature Center. It's another great place to get out and explore the great outdoors, and learn more about pioneer history.
1,100 acres of Old Florida along the Alafia
The peace of Mother Nature is on full display at Alderman's Ford Conservation Park in Plant City. It's named for one of the area's earliest settlers.
The peace of Mother Nature is on full display at Alderman's Ford Conservation Park in Plant City. It's named for one of the area's earliest settlers.
This non-profit turns military parachutes into new products
HeavenDropt is a veteran-run non-profit that takes retired military parachutes and turns them into new products. They also provide necessary vocational skills to disabled veterans, as they are the main work force here.
HeavenDropt is a veteran-run non-profit that takes retired military parachutes and turns them into new products. They also provide necessary vocational skills to disabled veterans, as they are the main work force here.
Immerse yourself in old Florida at this Dade City museum
Pioneer Florida Museum and Village is always an interesting place to visit. Here, you can learn what life was like in old Florida through exhibits and authentic buildings. There?s a lot going on here in the next couple of months as they get ready for the holidays.
Pioneer Florida Museum and Village is always an interesting place to visit. Here, you can learn what life was like in old Florida through exhibits and authentic buildings. There?s a lot going on here in the next couple of months as they get ready for the holidays.
Sunday market returns to Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is an urban farm located just northwest of Tampa International Airport. From November to May, they offer a Sunday market here where you can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is an urban farm located just northwest of Tampa International Airport. From November to May, they offer a Sunday market here where you can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Fancy Flea is here for the weekend
Fancy Flea pop-up flea market happening Nov. 5-6. More than 150 vendors are here selling their wares -- from arts and crafts to furniture to clothing. You never know what you might find.
Fancy Flea pop-up flea market happening Nov. 5-6. More than 150 vendors are here selling their wares -- from arts and crafts to furniture to clothing. You never know what you might find.
This Lutz sanctuary is a retirement home for cats
Over at 'Cats Cradle,' Bruce and Terry Jenkins care for cats that are reaching their end of life. Many of the cats come from elderly owners who just can?t care for them anymore, and the cats are too old to find a home through a shelter.
Over at 'Cats Cradle,' Bruce and Terry Jenkins care for cats that are reaching their end of life. Many of the cats come from elderly owners who just can?t care for them anymore, and the cats are too old to find a home through a shelter.
New name, same homegrown wine at Keel Farms
Keel Farms has gone through a bit of rebranding here, but it?s still a great place to visit for food and music as well as homegrown wines and beer. There?s always a lot going on here.
Keel Farms has gone through a bit of rebranding here, but it?s still a great place to visit for food and music as well as homegrown wines and beer. There?s always a lot going on here.