Believe it or not, you can see these cool items at the Florida State Fair
Wearing white gloves, Charley stopped inside Ripley?s Believe It or Not?s attraction at the Florida State Fair. There, he actually held the lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker in ?The Empire Strikes Back.?
Wearing white gloves, Charley stopped inside Ripley?s Believe It or Not?s attraction at the Florida State Fair. There, he actually held the lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker in ?The Empire Strikes Back.?
This store sells workout equipment for your home and business
Bandit Fitness Equipment in Largo has been in business for nearly 30 years, selling workout equipment for home gyms as well as commercial fitness centers. They have a large selection of pre-owned equipment, and they also train the trainers here, offering classes to help achieve certification. And, of course, there?s a gym on site too.
Bandit Fitness Equipment in Largo has been in business for nearly 30 years, selling workout equipment for home gyms as well as commercial fitness centers. They have a large selection of pre-owned equipment, and they also train the trainers here, offering classes to help achieve certification. And, of course, there?s a gym on site too.
Instead of flowers, send a gourmet meal for that special occasion
There is a small business in St. Pete that hopes you will send someone a gourmet meal, instead of flowers. In fact, that’s the name of the business: Instead of Flowers.
There is a small business in St. Pete that hopes you will send someone a gourmet meal, instead of flowers. In fact, that’s the name of the business: Instead of Flowers.
Instead of flowers, send a meal to your loved one
When it comes to birthdays, new babies or Valentine's Days, there is an alternative to flowers. 'Instead of Flowers' is the name of the St. Pete business that allows you to send a gourmet meal for those special occasions.
When it comes to birthdays, new babies or Valentine's Days, there is an alternative to flowers. 'Instead of Flowers' is the name of the St. Pete business that allows you to send a gourmet meal for those special occasions.
Discounted building materials, furnishings are sold at this Clearwater store
Habitat ReStore is a nonprofit retail center where new and gently-used building materials and home furnishings are sold at discounted prices. You can find several ReStores throughout Tampa Bay.
Habitat ReStore is a nonprofit retail center where new and gently-used building materials and home furnishings are sold at discounted prices. You can find several ReStores throughout Tampa Bay.
Monster Jam roars back into Tampa
Monster Jam is back with an ultimate matchup featuring 14 different drivers.
Monster Jam is back with an ultimate matchup featuring 14 different drivers.
TECO hired sheep to maintain lawn at solar farm
There are more than 100 acres at Tampa Electric’s solar farm in Apollo Beach, and about 100 lamps and sheep are used for “vegetation control.”
There are more than 100 acres at Tampa Electric’s solar farm in Apollo Beach, and about 100 lamps and sheep are used for “vegetation control.”
Monster Jam roars back into RayJay
The trucks of Monster Jam are back in Tampa, and so are the drivers. Charley Belcher caught up with some of them Friday morning.
The trucks of Monster Jam are back in Tampa, and so are the drivers. Charley Belcher caught up with some of them Friday morning.
There are a few performances left for Cirque Ma?Ceo
Cirque Ma?Ceo has been called ?an emotionally charging, up close and personal, luxurious experience,? and there are a few performances left beginning Thursday and throughout the weekend. It?s under a custom-designed Italian Big Top theater...where you?ll see amazing acts by humans and horses. For ticket information: cirquemaceotickets.com.
Cirque Ma?Ceo has been called ?an emotionally charging, up close and personal, luxurious experience,? and there are a few performances left beginning Thursday and throughout the weekend. It?s under a custom-designed Italian Big Top theater...where you?ll see amazing acts by humans and horses. For ticket information: cirquemaceotickets.com.
This art exhibit is for those with visual impairment
Charley Belcher reports
Charley Belcher reports
Polk County Youth Fair focuses on agricultural roots
The Polk County Youth Fair kicks off the fair season for Tampa Bay, where the emphasis isn?t on food and Midway rides, but rather agricultural education. This is a fair where FFA and 4-H kids compete for blue ribbons and bragging rights. From a bake sale and chili cook-off, to raising hogs and cattle -- students are involved in every aspect.
The Polk County Youth Fair kicks off the fair season for Tampa Bay, where the emphasis isn?t on food and Midway rides, but rather agricultural education. This is a fair where FFA and 4-H kids compete for blue ribbons and bragging rights. From a bake sale and chili cook-off, to raising hogs and cattle -- students are involved in every aspect.
Birds of prey are found in this Clearwater nature park
Charley Belcher visits the Moccasin Lake Nature Park to check out the Raptor Care Center. They have some beautiful birds of prey here ? from eagles to owls. Many are permanent residents because of injuries.
Charley Belcher visits the Moccasin Lake Nature Park to check out the Raptor Care Center. They have some beautiful birds of prey here ? from eagles to owls. Many are permanent residents because of injuries.
Charley goes back to (technical) class
Dr. Jakub Prokop welcomed Charley Belcher to Pinellas Technical College this morning. "We can fix anything, make you look good, and feed you too," he boasted.
Dr. Jakub Prokop welcomed Charley Belcher to Pinellas Technical College this morning. "We can fix anything, make you look good, and feed you too," he boasted.
TECO debuts solar field 'lamb cam'
Sure, a lot of places call themselves a 'solar farm.' But this one really is a farm. Charley Belcher headed out to TECO's Big Bend Solar Farm in Apollo Beach to meet the sheep that keep the grass trimmed.
Sure, a lot of places call themselves a 'solar farm.' But this one really is a farm. Charley Belcher headed out to TECO's Big Bend Solar Farm in Apollo Beach to meet the sheep that keep the grass trimmed.
Dunedin has a huge exhibit of very small art
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is holding its 45th annual Miniature Art Show -- the Miniature Art Society of Florida?s annual competition. More than 800 works of art will be on display, including the society?s permanent collection of miniatures. Entries from around the world and across the country provide a wonderful diversity of subject matter and framing techniques. The show runs through February 9th.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is holding its 45th annual Miniature Art Show -- the Miniature Art Society of Florida?s annual competition. More than 800 works of art will be on display, including the society?s permanent collection of miniatures. Entries from around the world and across the country provide a wonderful diversity of subject matter and framing techniques. The show runs through February 9th.
Fresh doughnuts come out of this home decor shop
Charley Belcher reports
Charley Belcher reports
Part-doughnut shop, part-furniture shop opens new location in Sarasota
It may sound like an odd combination, but apparently selling doughnuts and furniture is a viable business plan. So much so that the owners of the Bradenton store are expanding.
It may sound like an odd combination, but apparently selling doughnuts and furniture is a viable business plan. So much so that the owners of the Bradenton store are expanding.
New event at Legoland Florida allows guests to become a ninja for the day
Ninjago Days begin this weekend at Legoland Florida – which basically means ninjas are taking over, brick-by-brick.
Ninjago Days begin this weekend at Legoland Florida – which basically means ninjas are taking over, brick-by-brick.
Ninjas will be taking over Legoland Florida
Charley Belcher reports
Charley Belcher reports
Students get a STEM lesson by skating
On Friday, fourth-graders in Hillsborough County were getting school credit by skating. It?s part of their STEM lesson (science technology engineering math). There are 14 lessons to choose from that focus on topics that include, force, friction, Newton's Laws, momentum, physics of roller skating, and Doppler effect. More than 15,000 students visited last year and for many, it was their first time roller skating
On Friday, fourth-graders in Hillsborough County were getting school credit by skating. It?s part of their STEM lesson (science technology engineering math). There are 14 lessons to choose from that focus on topics that include, force, friction, Newton's Laws, momentum, physics of roller skating, and Doppler effect. More than 15,000 students visited last year and for many, it was their first time roller skating