Firefighters create art from old fire hoses
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Over in Riverview, a couple of firefighters make beautiful art out of old, retired fire hoses. Through 'Firehouse Designs' they are known for their American Flag pieces.

Explore the great outdoors via 'hiking spree'
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The Hillsborough County 2020/2021 Hiking Spree is a great way to explore some of the best parks and conservation areas offered in Hillsborough County. To take part, you print out the list of 25 different trails and complete them over a five month period to receive a prize.

Friends of Strays bringing back 'Doggy Day Out'
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Friends of Strays in St. Petersburg touts themselves as the oldest no-kill shelter in the city. They are bringing back their Doggy Day Out program that had stopped because of COVID-19.

Let's talk pickleball
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Pickleball seems to be growing in popularity. It's a game you see all ages playing these days.

Former Olympian brings water sports brand to area
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Over at Bill Jackson Shop for Adventure, you'll find a local brand called Stingray. Former Olympian Rich Allen has designed wetsuits for competitive, open-water swimmers, and also has a line of inflatable paddle boards.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium expands during pandemic
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There have been some upgrades at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium this year, including five times the guest space and a new cafe.

Social distancing at Old McMicky?s
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Old McMicky?s Farm has been a fixture in Odessa for years and the owner says, now more than ever, he?s glad to be able to offer an open-air venue for families and groups, waterfront weddings, and birthday parties.

Farm Festival kicks off in Largo
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DK Landscaping in Largo normally provides what the owner calls ?the farm experience,? but for the next few weekends, it?s also home to an old-fashioned fall festival, complete with hay rides, a pumpkin patch, and even laser tag.

Find family-friendly Halloween at ZooTampa
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Creatures of the Night returned to ZooTampa, complete with spooky scares and unforgettable eerie frights for ghouls and goblins of all ages. The mostly outdoor event will take place on select nights through Oct. 31.

Ruth Eckerd's entertaining smaller audiences
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Over at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the main stage remains quiet, but they have been entertaining small audiences here since June in their Cabaret theatre in their newly-renovated lobby.

Selby Gardens to host their 45th Orchid Show
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as they get ready for their 45th anniversary orchid show. This year the show is called 'Women Breaking the Glasshouse Ceiling.'

Cracker County has had a quiet summer due to pandemic
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Cracker Country is a rural-Florida living history museum that?s open every day during the Florida State Fair, and throughout the year by reservation, school field trips and special events. Because of the pandemic, it?s been the quietest summer they can remember here.

Explore outdoors at this Plant City conservation park
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Edward Medard Conservation Park is a total of 1,300 acres with lots of hiking and walking trails -- even horse trials, if you?d like to bring your horse.

Lakeland's annual Swan Roundup turns 40

Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans. 

Lakeland holds 40th annual Swan Roundup
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The annual swan roundup for the famous Lake Morton swans entered its 40th year. This time, after their veterinary check-up, some will be sold.

Homeless pets move into Humane Society of Tampa Bay's new shelter

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has doubled its capacity now that they have opened a newly-renovated shelter building for animals searching for their forever home. 

Humane Society opens new shelter
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The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has a brand-new building, and they just got all moved in and area already enjoying the new space.

Nate?s Honor Animal Rescue is the middle of expanding
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Nate?s Honor Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue in Bradenton that helps find forever homes for surrendered or abandoned dogs and cats. In the middle of that, they are expanding.

Fall is here at Busch Gardens
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is ready for the fall season. Bierfest is back, Sesame Street Kids weekends are happening and Howl-O-Scream is already underway.