Even Olympians train at the Sarasota BMX Academy
For those who love to tear up the hills on two wheels -- whether you're a beginner or an Olympian -- the Sarasota BMX Academy has a preeminent track.
For those who love to tear up the hills on two wheels -- whether you're a beginner or an Olympian -- the Sarasota BMX Academy has a preeminent track.
Smell the flowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota is a wonderful place to visit, explore the outdoors, take photos and learn about different plants and flowers. This is also the last week of a special exhibit called 'Salvador Dali - Gardens of the Mind.'
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota is a wonderful place to visit, explore the outdoors, take photos and learn about different plants and flowers. This is also the last week of a special exhibit called 'Salvador Dali - Gardens of the Mind.'
Beat the heat at McCormick's Cable Park
McCormick?s Cable Park is a good activity during this pandemic, as you can stay outside and easily socially distant. People who want to learn how to wakeboard or waterski love training at the cable park...and even experts enjoy coming out here and perfecting their skills. A cable system does the work of a powerboat, pulling skiers around the lake.
McCormick?s Cable Park is a good activity during this pandemic, as you can stay outside and easily socially distant. People who want to learn how to wakeboard or waterski love training at the cable park...and even experts enjoy coming out here and perfecting their skills. A cable system does the work of a powerboat, pulling skiers around the lake.
Vintage Warehouse is a shopping safari
Over in Lakeland, you never know what you may find at the Vintage Warehouse. It all started with three women who ran out of room in their own garages, so they combined collections to create a business. The warehouse provides an opportunity for crafters and pickers to showcase their talents and available goods, and a chance for customers to peruse upcycled, repurposed, and vintage wares. Approximately 15 vendors offer hidden treasures that change daily. They are open Thursday to Sunday each week at 4308 Wallace Road in Lakeland.
Over in Lakeland, you never know what you may find at the Vintage Warehouse. It all started with three women who ran out of room in their own garages, so they combined collections to create a business. The warehouse provides an opportunity for crafters and pickers to showcase their talents and available goods, and a chance for customers to peruse upcycled, repurposed, and vintage wares. Approximately 15 vendors offer hidden treasures that change daily. They are open Thursday to Sunday each week at 4308 Wallace Road in Lakeland.
Empower yourself with a new adventure
Empower Adventures in Oldsmar may be just the lift you need.
Empower Adventures in Oldsmar may be just the lift you need.
Social distancing at Legoland
Matt McClellan, in for Charley, headed over to Legoland to see how to stay cool and stay safe at the same time.
Matt McClellan, in for Charley, headed over to Legoland to see how to stay cool and stay safe at the same time.
From letters to gargoyles, Schiller's has it all
If you're looking for a unique element to decorate your home or business, there's a good chance you'll find it at Schiller's Architectural and Design Salvage.
If you're looking for a unique element to decorate your home or business, there's a good chance you'll find it at Schiller's Architectural and Design Salvage.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been busy during the pandemic
The Tampa shelter has remained open, and one of the few shelters that have remained open during the pandemic and shutdowns. They said they've been busy, with many animals coming into the shelter and food assistance requests.
The Tampa shelter has remained open, and one of the few shelters that have remained open during the pandemic and shutdowns. They said they've been busy, with many animals coming into the shelter and food assistance requests.
Checking in with ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa has been open for over a month now with coronavirus precautions in place. Officials say they welcome guests in the open-air environment at the zoo and strongly encourage making a reservation ahead of time.
ZooTampa has been open for over a month now with coronavirus precautions in place. Officials say they welcome guests in the open-air environment at the zoo and strongly encourage making a reservation ahead of time.
A look at Busch Gardens' safety measures
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has been open for about a month now. Here's a look at how their new safety measures during the pandemic are going.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has been open for about a month now. Here's a look at how their new safety measures during the pandemic are going.
Summer camps available at Avalon Stables
Avalon Stables specializes in the training of American Saddlebreds, Friesians, Standardbreds, Hackney Ponies, and Morgans. Summer camps are happening now -- with a few openings left for the August sessions.
Avalon Stables specializes in the training of American Saddlebreds, Friesians, Standardbreds, Hackney Ponies, and Morgans. Summer camps are happening now -- with a few openings left for the August sessions.
This New Tampa Italian restaurant does pizza differently
Oronzo is a brand-new Italian restaurant that opened in the middle of pandemic.
Oronzo is a brand-new Italian restaurant that opened in the middle of pandemic.
Bay Cannon celebrates one year of brewing
It's been almost a full year since Bay Cannon Beer Company opened in West Tampa, and it came with its challenges and good beer.
It's been almost a full year since Bay Cannon Beer Company opened in West Tampa, and it came with its challenges and good beer.
Visit outer space through art at MOSI
Over at the Museum of Science and Industry, you'll find their newest exhibit, 'Space for Art.'
Over at the Museum of Science and Industry, you'll find their newest exhibit, 'Space for Art.'
Largo company creating face masks out of military parachutes
The new home of HeavenDropt is in Largo, where the folks here take used military parachutes and turn them into interesting new products. Their latest -- face masks. HeavenDropt supports veterans, as well as people with disabilities, providing occupational opportunities for both.
The new home of HeavenDropt is in Largo, where the folks here take used military parachutes and turn them into interesting new products. Their latest -- face masks. HeavenDropt supports veterans, as well as people with disabilities, providing occupational opportunities for both.
New York culinary student returns home to open bakery
Chef Brenda was a culinary student at Steinbrenner High School, then went off to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York City. After paying some dues in the Big Apple, she?s returned to her hometown to fulfill her dream of owning her own bakery -- Sucre Table in South Tampa.
Chef Brenda was a culinary student at Steinbrenner High School, then went off to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York City. After paying some dues in the Big Apple, she?s returned to her hometown to fulfill her dream of owning her own bakery -- Sucre Table in South Tampa.
From virtual to reality, the Dali Museum reopens to the public
The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg is just now reopening to the general public. If you have any appreciation for art or history, this is a wonderful place to visit and to bring guests visiting from out of town.
The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg is just now reopening to the general public. If you have any appreciation for art or history, this is a wonderful place to visit and to bring guests visiting from out of town.
Run away and join the circus in Sarasota
The Circus Arts Conservatory is a group sharing the circus arts with a new generation, through after school programs and summer camps. They usually have a big summer show, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. They are still moving forward with camps and activities.
The Circus Arts Conservatory is a group sharing the circus arts with a new generation, through after school programs and summer camps. They usually have a big summer show, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. They are still moving forward with camps and activities.
St. Pete dog day care gives Fourth of July advice
Workers at Happy Camper Doggy Day Camp & Sleepover care for our furry friends, and discuss how you can protect your pet from the inevitable neighborhood firework displays that can stressful for them.
Workers at Happy Camper Doggy Day Camp & Sleepover care for our furry friends, and discuss how you can protect your pet from the inevitable neighborhood firework displays that can stressful for them.
Troubled Waters Brewing is a family affair
In Safety Harbor, Troubled Waters Brewing is a father-son project that has the dad in the back brewing the beer, and the son running the front-of-house operation. They have added an outdoor beer garden since the pandemic, and if you aren’t comfortable being out right now, you can always pick up a crowler or a growler to go and enjoy some locally brewed craft beer at home
In Safety Harbor, Troubled Waters Brewing is a father-son project that has the dad in the back brewing the beer, and the son running the front-of-house operation. They have added an outdoor beer garden since the pandemic, and if you aren’t comfortable being out right now, you can always pick up a crowler or a growler to go and enjoy some locally brewed craft beer at home