Gonzmart's restaurants open for business
Ulele has had to struggle through the pandemic like everyone else, but Gonzmart's restaurants are open to customers -- plus, there's another one in the works.
Ulele has had to struggle through the pandemic like everyone else, but Gonzmart's restaurants are open to customers -- plus, there's another one in the works.
Noah?s Ark Farm Sanctuary continues to educate
For nearly 20 years, Noah?s Ark Farm Sanctuary has been a popular spot for school field trips, birthday parties and family outings. What started as an animal rescue, a no-kill rescue, evolved into an educational opportunity for thousands of children over the years.
For nearly 20 years, Noah?s Ark Farm Sanctuary has been a popular spot for school field trips, birthday parties and family outings. What started as an animal rescue, a no-kill rescue, evolved into an educational opportunity for thousands of children over the years.
Beach lifeguards have been busy during pandemic
Our beaches have been a popular spot for folks during the pandemic. That means Clearwater Beach lifeguards have been busy keeping people safe. Charley takes a look at the training that goes into being one of these lifeguards.
Our beaches have been a popular spot for folks during the pandemic. That means Clearwater Beach lifeguards have been busy keeping people safe. Charley takes a look at the training that goes into being one of these lifeguards.
Go on a paddleboarding adventure with Urban Kai
Urban Kai is in the business of stand-up paddleboarding, as well as kayaking and other fun activities. They have shops in both Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Urban Kai is in the business of stand-up paddleboarding, as well as kayaking and other fun activities. They have shops in both Tampa and St. Petersburg.
A slice of 'old Florida' can be found in Lettuce Lake Park
Tampa is known to be a bustling city, but, in the heart of it, you'll find a local gem with a slower pace -- 240 acres filled with wildlife and nature that is worth exploring.
Tampa is known to be a bustling city, but, in the heart of it, you'll find a local gem with a slower pace -- 240 acres filled with wildlife and nature that is worth exploring.
Lettuce Lake Park has 240 acres of nature to explore
Hillsborough County?s Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is another great place to get and out explore the great outdoors. You'll find winding boardwalks, an observation tower, hiking trails, and lots of wildlife. This is a step back into old Florida.
Hillsborough County?s Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is another great place to get and out explore the great outdoors. You'll find winding boardwalks, an observation tower, hiking trails, and lots of wildlife. This is a step back into old Florida.
The current state of Tampa Bay's tourism
The pandemic has hit tourism hard. Charley checks in with Visit Tampa Bay to see how they are reacting, as well as with the folks at Tampa Museum of Art, the Glazer Children?s Museum and the Florida Aquarium.
The pandemic has hit tourism hard. Charley checks in with Visit Tampa Bay to see how they are reacting, as well as with the folks at Tampa Museum of Art, the Glazer Children?s Museum and the Florida Aquarium.
Reach new heights at TreeHoppers
TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park workers say this is the largest zip line aerial adventure park in Central Florida.
TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park workers say this is the largest zip line aerial adventure park in Central Florida.
Southeastern Guide Dogs head back to school
The four-legged students of Southeastern Guide Dogs are going back to school, and they have some new places to learn and exercise here. They have a new aquatic center, complete with a hydrotherapy tank.
The four-legged students of Southeastern Guide Dogs are going back to school, and they have some new places to learn and exercise here. They have a new aquatic center, complete with a hydrotherapy tank.
'Naked Farmer' focuses on clean eating
The Naked Farmer recently opened two locations, one at 200 Central Avenue in St. Pete, and a smaller version at Tampa's Sparkman Wharf. They set out to help local farmers do better, and help customers eat better.
The Naked Farmer recently opened two locations, one at 200 Central Avenue in St. Pete, and a smaller version at Tampa's Sparkman Wharf. They set out to help local farmers do better, and help customers eat better.
Croc Encounters has been home to unwanted reptiles for 15 years
You don't need to go to Gainesville to see a bunch of gators. Right in Tampa, Croc Encounters gives an opportunity to not only meet reptiles, but to learn about them too.
You don't need to go to Gainesville to see a bunch of gators. Right in Tampa, Croc Encounters gives an opportunity to not only meet reptiles, but to learn about them too.
Meet the reptiles of Croc Encounters
Croc Encounters started as a non-profit sanctuary in 2005, and became an educational facility open to the public for tours. They are home to unwanted reptiles, birds and mammals.
Croc Encounters started as a non-profit sanctuary in 2005, and became an educational facility open to the public for tours. They are home to unwanted reptiles, birds and mammals.
For 20 years, Florida Botanical Gardens has been an outdoor escape in Largo
The Florida Botanical Gardens, nestled in Largo, is a sight to see. While this may be its 20th year in existence, the park is not celebrating it as they previously thought they would.
The Florida Botanical Gardens, nestled in Largo, is a sight to see. While this may be its 20th year in existence, the park is not celebrating it as they previously thought they would.
Wander through Largo's Florida Botanical Gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens is a great place to get out, get some fresh air and enjoy gorgeous gardens, while staying socially distant. It?s free to wander through these gardens and a great place to take pictures.
The Florida Botanical Gardens is a great place to get out, get some fresh air and enjoy gorgeous gardens, while staying socially distant. It?s free to wander through these gardens and a great place to take pictures.
With 'distant thunder,' Tampa Bay Lightning back on the ice
The round robin games begin for the Lightning on Monday afternoon against the Washington Capitals. Here's how you can still be the thunder, but from a distance.
The round robin games begin for the Lightning on Monday afternoon against the Washington Capitals. Here's how you can still be the thunder, but from a distance.
At John's Pass, you can set sail on a pirate ship
If you?ve ever wanted to go out on a dolphin quest, or pretend to be a pirate for awhile, there's a place where you can do either. A couple took over the boat tours at John?s Pass about a year ago. They had high hopes for their small business, and then a pandemic hit.
If you?ve ever wanted to go out on a dolphin quest, or pretend to be a pirate for awhile, there's a place where you can do either. A couple took over the boat tours at John?s Pass about a year ago. They had high hopes for their small business, and then a pandemic hit.
YMCA's Camp Cristina adjusts to pandemic
Camp Cristina is a good, old-fashioned summer camp, with swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and lots of fun. They are trying to achieve those same goals -- but in the middle of a pandemic.
Camp Cristina is a good, old-fashioned summer camp, with swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and lots of fun. They are trying to achieve those same goals -- but in the middle of a pandemic.
Hillsborough River has plenty of outdoor activities
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, a beautiful park along the Hillsborough River, is home to all sorts of activities, including rowing.
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, a beautiful park along the Hillsborough River, is home to all sorts of activities, including rowing.
If you haven't visited the St. Pete Pier, here's what you're missing
The new St. Pete Pier has been open for nearly a month. Charley visits the landmark for the first time.
The new St. Pete Pier has been open for nearly a month. Charley visits the landmark for the first time.
Bok Tower in Lake Wales is a beautiful place to roam
Bok Tower Gardens is filled with a wonderful landscape, and has plenty of views to offer.
Bok Tower Gardens is filled with a wonderful landscape, and has plenty of views to offer.