Cake Girl still delivering sweets to your door
Cake Girl in Tampa had to make some adjustments during the pandemic, but their desserts are still as sweet as ever.
Cake Girl in Tampa had to make some adjustments during the pandemic, but their desserts are still as sweet as ever.
Bassano Cheesecake now has their own retail space
Before, Bassano Cheesecake's owners were selling their desserts in restaurants and delis. Now, they have their own store, offering their handcrafted cheesecakes, as well as coffee and some other surprises. They just opened last week at 507 Main Street in Safety Harbor.
Before, Bassano Cheesecake's owners were selling their desserts in restaurants and delis. Now, they have their own store, offering their handcrafted cheesecakes, as well as coffee and some other surprises. They just opened last week at 507 Main Street in Safety Harbor.
Take a stroll through George McGough Nature Park
George McGough Nature Park in Largo is a beautiful place to visit where you can take a stroll along the boardwalks and nature paths, and see some amazing birds of prey. The pandemic has taken a toll on fundraising here, as they have mouths to feed whether they are open to visitors or not. The park has stayed open, but the nature center is only open on weekends at this point.
George McGough Nature Park in Largo is a beautiful place to visit where you can take a stroll along the boardwalks and nature paths, and see some amazing birds of prey. The pandemic has taken a toll on fundraising here, as they have mouths to feed whether they are open to visitors or not. The park has stayed open, but the nature center is only open on weekends at this point.
James Museum welcoming visitors back
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg is back open. They refer to it as 26,000 square feet of calm. Here, there is plenty of room to both stay socially distant and also enjoy some incredible paintings and sculptures. You will be required to wear a mask and they will check temperatures as guests enter.
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg is back open. They refer to it as 26,000 square feet of calm. Here, there is plenty of room to both stay socially distant and also enjoy some incredible paintings and sculptures. You will be required to wear a mask and they will check temperatures as guests enter.
Nik Wallenda hosting final weekend of drive-in daredevil show
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Last weekend for drive-in 'daredevil' show in Sarasota
There's no tent or bleachers, but people can watch world-famous daredevils performing together from the comfort of their cars. 'Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally' will be in Sarasota for one final weekend.
There's no tent or bleachers, but people can watch world-famous daredevils performing together from the comfort of their cars. 'Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally' will be in Sarasota for one final weekend.
Summer camps return at Dunedin Fine Art Center
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is back open, and moving forward with classes, camps and exhibits. The DFAC is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to broaden their horizons or take up a new craft.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is back open, and moving forward with classes, camps and exhibits. The DFAC is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to broaden their horizons or take up a new craft.
Clearwater's summer camps are underway
In this COVID-era we are living in, it?s been difficult for parents to secure summer camps for their kids. Clearwater is moving forward with their camps, but with some changes, as you might imagine.
In this COVID-era we are living in, it?s been difficult for parents to secure summer camps for their kids. Clearwater is moving forward with their camps, but with some changes, as you might imagine.
New procedures in place at Topgolf
Topgolf has been back open for a couple of weeks now. This is a place to work on your golf game, or just have fun hitting with friends or family. They are known for their food and fun -- and usually pretty large gatherings, but there are new procedures to keep people safe.
Topgolf has been back open for a couple of weeks now. This is a place to work on your golf game, or just have fun hitting with friends or family. They are known for their food and fun -- and usually pretty large gatherings, but there are new procedures to keep people safe.
'Rooster and the Till' adapts during pandemic
Rooster and the Till in Seminole Heights is a modern American cuisine restaurant with a focus on local and handcrafted food. The pandemic has certainly hurt small restaurants like this one, but they are adapting and evolving and doing their best to continue to serve the community.
Rooster and the Till in Seminole Heights is a modern American cuisine restaurant with a focus on local and handcrafted food. The pandemic has certainly hurt small restaurants like this one, but they are adapting and evolving and doing their best to continue to serve the community.
Bill Jackson's Shop is always an adventure
Bill Jackson?s Shop for Adventure.is a fun store to explore. This weekend, you don?t need a fishing license to fish in freshwater. They can hardly keep paddle boards and kayaks in stock these days, as people have been getting outdoors more than ever during this pandemic.
Bill Jackson?s Shop for Adventure.is a fun store to explore. This weekend, you don?t need a fishing license to fish in freshwater. They can hardly keep paddle boards and kayaks in stock these days, as people have been getting outdoors more than ever during this pandemic.
Cask Social celebrates 5 years in SoHo
Cask Social Kitchen is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Former Buccaneer Vincent Jackson is part of the ownership group here. They have just brought in a new executive chef, who is creating new additions to the menu.
Cask Social Kitchen is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Former Buccaneer Vincent Jackson is part of the ownership group here. They have just brought in a new executive chef, who is creating new additions to the menu.
Vintage Vinyl found a new home
Vintage Vinyl used to be located in Tarpon Springs, but has a new location in Palm Harbor. The record shop is also a place that buys and sells all sorts of movie and music memorabilia as well. You never know what you might find in here.
Vintage Vinyl used to be located in Tarpon Springs, but has a new location in Palm Harbor. The record shop is also a place that buys and sells all sorts of movie and music memorabilia as well. You never know what you might find in here.
Summer camps begin at Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center
Much like the rest of the Florida, Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center is starting back up its summer camps, and returning to programming for the summer months. They host everything from drowning prevention and kids programs to world class diving and swimming training.
Much like the rest of the Florida, Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center is starting back up its summer camps, and returning to programming for the summer months. They host everything from drowning prevention and kids programs to world class diving and swimming training.
Visitors can return to Mote Marine -- but with a reservation
Charley visited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, which has reopened, on World Ocean Day. Here, marine biologists have been working even during the shutdown. Now, there are some new rules if you visit.
Charley visited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, which has reopened, on World Ocean Day. Here, marine biologists have been working even during the shutdown. Now, there are some new rules if you visit.
Historic Sunken Gardens kept busy during lockdown
The Sunken Gardens is such a lush and beautiful piece of property. It first started as a nursery in the early 1900s. George Turner, Sr. bought nearly five acres of land, which included a shallow lake fifteen feet below sea level. He drained that lake, and the 'sunken' gardens began. This place has withstood tough times in our country before, and they are hanging in there now.
The Sunken Gardens is such a lush and beautiful piece of property. It first started as a nursery in the early 1900s. George Turner, Sr. bought nearly five acres of land, which included a shallow lake fifteen feet below sea level. He drained that lake, and the 'sunken' gardens began. This place has withstood tough times in our country before, and they are hanging in there now.
Breweries are starting to reopen -- including Coppertail
Coppertail Brewing Co. is a popular destination for beer enthusiasts and is also known for the good food they serve. They have finally reopened their doors.
Coppertail Brewing Co. is a popular destination for beer enthusiasts and is also known for the good food they serve. They have finally reopened their doors.
The doctor is in: Dr. BBQ in downtown St. Petersburg reopens its doors
If you're craving BBQ, it may be time to pay a visit to the doctor
If you're craving BBQ, it may be time to pay a visit to the doctor
Dr. BBQ customers can dine-in again
After weeks of only offering takeout and delivery, Dr. BBQ is back open for customers to dine-in.
After weeks of only offering takeout and delivery, Dr. BBQ is back open for customers to dine-in.
Pirate Water Taxi returns to Hillsborough River
Pirate Water Taxi is back open, and have added to their fleet. It?s a great and easy way to get out on the water, and enjoy much of what downtown Tampa has to offer.
Pirate Water Taxi is back open, and have added to their fleet. It?s a great and easy way to get out on the water, and enjoy much of what downtown Tampa has to offer.