Clearwater businesses hope 'The District' will be permanent
In downtown Clearwater, city officials announced a new designated area called 'The District,' which is the part of Cleveland Street that closed during the pandemic to allow for pedestrians to roam and restaurants to expand their outdoor seating area.
In downtown Clearwater, city officials announced a new designated area called 'The District,' which is the part of Cleveland Street that closed during the pandemic to allow for pedestrians to roam and restaurants to expand their outdoor seating area.
Clearwater will continue Cleveland Street closure for foot traffic, outdoor dining through 2020
What started as a temporary change to help downtown Clearwater businesses during the pandemic will now last through the rest of the year, city officials announced Wednesday, and will be branded as, "The District."
What started as a temporary change to help downtown Clearwater businesses during the pandemic will now last through the rest of the year, city officials announced Wednesday, and will be branded as, "The District."
From horseshoeing to molding metal art, a Lakeland blacksmith has led an interesting career
Over in Lakeland, there is a blacksmith that knows all about the art of metal works.
Over in Lakeland, there is a blacksmith that knows all about the art of metal works.
Longtime Lakeland blacksmith has been perfecting his work for decades
Whether it?s practical works, like large gates and rails, or just beautiful works of art, blacksmith Ray Nager does it all.
Whether it?s practical works, like large gates and rails, or just beautiful works of art, blacksmith Ray Nager does it all.
Charley previews Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try once again Monday evening to win the coveted Stanley Cup
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try once again Monday evening to win the coveted Stanley Cup
SPCA Tampa Bay rescued 80 animals during hurricanes
Dozens of animals are searching for their forever home, including those who were rescued when recent hurricanes made a landfall in the U.S.
Dozens of animals are searching for their forever home, including those who were rescued when recent hurricanes made a landfall in the U.S.
Building homes for families during the pandemic
In past years, Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County has built one house a year for qualifying families. This year they set a goal to complete six houses -- and then the pandemic hit. They?ve had pledges rescinded and struggled at times getting volunteers
In past years, Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County has built one house a year for qualifying families. This year they set a goal to complete six houses -- and then the pandemic hit. They?ve had pledges rescinded and struggled at times getting volunteers
Fire up the hot shop down in St. Pete
It was tough at first, but the Morean Glass Studio survived the summer, and is expanding.
It was tough at first, but the Morean Glass Studio survived the summer, and is expanding.
Volunteers pack meals to help children learning remotely
Tampa Bay Network To End Hunger developed a Meals On Wheels for Kids program. The program relies on 125 volunteers each week to help deliver frozen prepared meals, fresh produce and shelf stable food to children and families who have opted to attend school remotely.
Tampa Bay Network To End Hunger developed a Meals On Wheels for Kids program. The program relies on 125 volunteers each week to help deliver frozen prepared meals, fresh produce and shelf stable food to children and families who have opted to attend school remotely.
Plant City equestrian facility teaches art of eventing
At Black Dog Farm, they breed Connemara ponies and provide a training ground for the sport of eventing.
At Black Dog Farm, they breed Connemara ponies and provide a training ground for the sport of eventing.
Inside Florida Aquarium's Apollo Beach facility
The Florida Aquarium?s Center for Conservation is part research center, part sea turtle rehabilitation center. Marine biologists are doing breakthrough work with coral here, as well as taking care of some sick sea turtles. This entire facility is an example of the work being done that is funded by visitors to the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa.
The Florida Aquarium?s Center for Conservation is part research center, part sea turtle rehabilitation center. Marine biologists are doing breakthrough work with coral here, as well as taking care of some sick sea turtles. This entire facility is an example of the work being done that is funded by visitors to the Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa.
Ahead of the holidays, Metro Ministries will launch 'Spread Hope' campaign to raise donations for families
It’s officially fall, which means the holidays aren’t too far ahead, and we all know it’s been a tough year for so many.
It’s officially fall, which means the holidays aren’t too far ahead, and we all know it’s been a tough year for so many.
Metro Ministries prepare to 'Spread Hope' this holiday season
The non-profit Metropolitan Ministries is expecting thousands more families will request help for the holidays, and they are asking for donations and volunteers to help meet the demand.
The non-profit Metropolitan Ministries is expecting thousands more families will request help for the holidays, and they are asking for donations and volunteers to help meet the demand.
PDQ, WWE's Titus O'Neil team up for a good cause
Titus? real name is Thaddeus Bullard, and his Bullard Family Foundation is a charity that supports children and families in need. On Monday, at any of Tampa Bay?s 16 PDQ locations, you will have the chance to round up your check, or make a donation, and all proceeds will go to the charity.
Titus? real name is Thaddeus Bullard, and his Bullard Family Foundation is a charity that supports children and families in need. On Monday, at any of Tampa Bay?s 16 PDQ locations, you will have the chance to round up your check, or make a donation, and all proceeds will go to the charity.
Wheelchair-accessible observation tower opens in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is a popular spot for hikers and those who enjoy fishing. The park has been closed for awhile, as they built a huge, wheelchair-accessible observation tower that provides panoramic views of the bay.
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is a popular spot for hikers and those who enjoy fishing. The park has been closed for awhile, as they built a huge, wheelchair-accessible observation tower that provides panoramic views of the bay.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium offering online programs
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium are offering their own online programs, Marine ScienceFest weekends, after-school and club programs, and even 'Mom without me' Yoga on Saturdays with a coffee bar and infused water station.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium are offering their own online programs, Marine ScienceFest weekends, after-school and club programs, and even 'Mom without me' Yoga on Saturdays with a coffee bar and infused water station.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary reports less donations, loss of volunteers during pandemic
Despite having property right along the beach in Indian Shores, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary takes in all sorts of birds.
Despite having property right along the beach in Indian Shores, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary takes in all sorts of birds.
Indian Shores sanctuary focuses on rehabbing all birds
Many businesses including, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, took a hit during the pandemic. They have seen less volunteers and donations, but they have continued their work in helping injured birds.
Many businesses including, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, took a hit during the pandemic. They have seen less volunteers and donations, but they have continued their work in helping injured birds.
RVR Horse Rescue is home to abused, neglected horses
RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is where they rescue abused or neglected horses, rehabilitate them, get them healthy, and then try to find them a new forever home. As you can imagine, it’s quite an expensive and time-consuming mission.
RVR Horse Rescue in Plant City is where they rescue abused or neglected horses, rehabilitate them, get them healthy, and then try to find them a new forever home. As you can imagine, it’s quite an expensive and time-consuming mission.
Coast Guard's advice on staying safe on Labor Day
A lot of people will be heading out onto the water on Labor Day, and even though this weekend is the 'unofficial end of summer,' there is still plenty of boating season left here in Florida.
A lot of people will be heading out onto the water on Labor Day, and even though this weekend is the 'unofficial end of summer,' there is still plenty of boating season left here in Florida.