Clearwater Marine Aquarium back open for Memorial Day weekend
Winter, Hope, Nicholas, and so many more at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium are eager to welcome back guests. The staff has been busy here, even during the safer-at-home orders, taking care of all the animals.
Winter, Hope, Nicholas, and so many more at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium are eager to welcome back guests. The staff has been busy here, even during the safer-at-home orders, taking care of all the animals.
Anonymous donor will match every $13 Metro Ministries donation
With COVID-19 leading to so many lost jobs, Metropolitan Ministries has been working overtime to help those who suddenly find themselves in need. FOX 13 has been helping with a campaign called $13 for 13. A $13 donation will be matched by an anonymous donor and that $26 will be used to feed 13 people. That campaign ends May 21.
With COVID-19 leading to so many lost jobs, Metropolitan Ministries has been working overtime to help those who suddenly find themselves in need. FOX 13 has been helping with a campaign called $13 for 13. A $13 donation will be matched by an anonymous donor and that $26 will be used to feed 13 people. That campaign ends May 21.
Get in-person music lessons at Replay Guitar
Replay Guitar Exchange is back open, and back to offering in-person music lessons. They have a great collection of new and used guitars, along with amps and all the other accessories you might need to rock out at home. The owner here also does work with his family?s charitable foundation that donated $350,000 to Tampa General Hospital to help them fight COVID-19.
Replay Guitar Exchange is back open, and back to offering in-person music lessons. They have a great collection of new and used guitars, along with amps and all the other accessories you might need to rock out at home. The owner here also does work with his family?s charitable foundation that donated $350,000 to Tampa General Hospital to help them fight COVID-19.
The Florida Aquarium is open -- face masks required
There are some new rules in place as The Florida Aquarium reopens to guests. They?ve been busy behind the scenes during the pandemic, keeping all of the animals happy and healthy. Now they are pleased to be able to once again open their doors to visitors.
There are some new rules in place as The Florida Aquarium reopens to guests. They?ve been busy behind the scenes during the pandemic, keeping all of the animals happy and healthy. Now they are pleased to be able to once again open their doors to visitors.
'We missed you': Historic Columbia Restaurant reopening locations across Tampa Bay
You can now dine-in and have your 1905 Salad too.
You can now dine-in and have your 1905 Salad too.
Columbia Restaurant ready to open
Columbia Restaurant Group is starting to open its doors. First up, the Columbia Restaurant along St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota.
Columbia Restaurant Group is starting to open its doors. First up, the Columbia Restaurant along St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota.
Urban Brew and BBQ makes some changes to its business model
At 2601 Central Avenue, Urban Brew & BBQ was definitely a hot spot, back when crowds could gather. Here's how they have made it through the safer-at-home orders.
At 2601 Central Avenue, Urban Brew & BBQ was definitely a hot spot, back when crowds could gather. Here's how they have made it through the safer-at-home orders.
Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor operating under new rules
Gigglewaters is located right on Main Street in Safety Harbor. This is a great gathering place, known for their deliciously decadent food, and their handcrafted cocktails. During the shutdown, Gigglewaters? owners decided to do what they could to help others. They?ve delivered meals to hospitals, provided free meals to those unemployed, and now they are grateful to be able to reopen their expanded patio area.
Gigglewaters is located right on Main Street in Safety Harbor. This is a great gathering place, known for their deliciously decadent food, and their handcrafted cocktails. During the shutdown, Gigglewaters? owners decided to do what they could to help others. They?ve delivered meals to hospitals, provided free meals to those unemployed, and now they are grateful to be able to reopen their expanded patio area.
Forbici moving forward under new rules
Forbici Modern Italian is back with its 'scissor pizza' and is located in the areas of town where they have closed a street to allow for more outdoor seating.
Forbici Modern Italian is back with its 'scissor pizza' and is located in the areas of town where they have closed a street to allow for more outdoor seating.
South Tampa restaurants, like Ava, begin reopening
Michael Stewart is one of the owners at Ava on South Howard, and is involved with several eateries around the Tampa Bay area. He discusses how restaurants are getting through the pandemic and how it's working now that they've reopened limited indoor dining.
Michael Stewart is one of the owners at Ava on South Howard, and is involved with several eateries around the Tampa Bay area. He discusses how restaurants are getting through the pandemic and how it's working now that they've reopened limited indoor dining.
Become a 'dragon' with aerial workouts at home
Whether you want to run away and join the circus, or just build great core strength from a different way of working out, you might want to become a Dragon. Aerial Dragon Studios is a high-flying circus arts school in Ybor City. They are now offering online classes -- even for beginners.
Whether you want to run away and join the circus, or just build great core strength from a different way of working out, you might want to become a Dragon. Aerial Dragon Studios is a high-flying circus arts school in Ybor City. They are now offering online classes -- even for beginners.
Online STEM classes available for elementary, middle school students
Jacobs is an American international professional services firm, specializing in engineering, construction and infrastructure. The city of Tampa is one of their many clients. They usually do a lot of work with school children, offering field trips and other educational opportunities. The pandemic has put a stop to that, so they?ve decided to offer a weekly, live, online STEM class.
Jacobs is an American international professional services firm, specializing in engineering, construction and infrastructure. The city of Tampa is one of their many clients. They usually do a lot of work with school children, offering field trips and other educational opportunities. The pandemic has put a stop to that, so they?ve decided to offer a weekly, live, online STEM class.
Free online classes offered through Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University in Pasco County is offering free classes, ranging from backyard birding and budget baking to quarantine spirituality and stress management.
Saint Leo University in Pasco County is offering free classes, ranging from backyard birding and budget baking to quarantine spirituality and stress management.
Florida School of Woodwork moved their classes online
Businesses have certainly had to get creative, and some things they've changed may be here to last. That includes the Florida School of Woodwork in Tampa. They offer classes online and it has been so successful that they will continue to offer online classes even when they are able to reopen.
Businesses have certainly had to get creative, and some things they've changed may be here to last. That includes the Florida School of Woodwork in Tampa. They offer classes online and it has been so successful that they will continue to offer online classes even when they are able to reopen.
Cass Street offering free meals to unemployed restaurant workers
Restaurants have been devastated by COVID-19 and many of its workers have been furloughed or laid off, but some within the same industry have stepped up. In Tampa, Cass Street Deli is offering free meals every evening to restaurant workers.
Restaurants have been devastated by COVID-19 and many of its workers have been furloughed or laid off, but some within the same industry have stepped up. In Tampa, Cass Street Deli is offering free meals every evening to restaurant workers.
Crystal River hopes people begin booking excursions again
As Florida reopens, tourists spots hope residents will begin planning to drop by. In Crystal River, scalloping trips could be a fun option.
As Florida reopens, tourists spots hope residents will begin planning to drop by. In Crystal River, scalloping trips could be a fun option.
Hillsborough County library online services can keep you entertained
One great resource during the pandemic to consider could be the library. The buildings may be closed but their online services are up and running.
One great resource during the pandemic to consider could be the library. The buildings may be closed but their online services are up and running.
Local brass player creates music, all at home
Car Fischer is one bass player whose day job includes playing alongside Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. He is also staying safe at home, but still creating powerful music.
Car Fischer is one bass player whose day job includes playing alongside Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. He is also staying safe at home, but still creating powerful music.
Sarasota Film Festival goes virtual
So, how do you host a film festival when we aren't allowed to gather in groups in movie theaters? You go virtual, of course. The Sarasota Film Festival, for the first time, will go virtual. It all starts Monday, April 27.
So, how do you host a film festival when we aren't allowed to gather in groups in movie theaters? You go virtual, of course. The Sarasota Film Festival, for the first time, will go virtual. It all starts Monday, April 27.
Bello Nock using the internet as his stage
Performers are finding themselves at home now, but many are still performing. Instead of a stage or an arena, those who are like Bello Nock are taking their platform online.
Performers are finding themselves at home now, but many are still performing. Instead of a stage or an arena, those who are like Bello Nock are taking their platform online.