City of Tampa turns downtown bridges into works of art with lights
In 2012, the city of Tampa lit up five bridges to highlight downtown for the Republican National Convention. That really caught the attention of people coming into the downtown area in the evening.
Massive mural welcomes Tom Brady to Tampa, promotes positivity in the community
When Dr. Gregory Cobb, a lifelong Bucs fan, learned Tom Brady was coming to Tampa, he decided to welcome the celebrity quarterback with a massive mural in his honor. He enlisted the help of Eric “Esh” Hornsby, who's been painting since he could color, to make his vision come to life.
Brady gets building-sized welcome to Tampa Bay
When Dr. Gregory Cobb, a lifelong Bucs fan, learned Tom Brady was coming to Tampa, he decided to welcome the celebrity quarterback with a massive mural in his honor. He enlisted the help of Eric “Esh” Hornsby, who's been painting since he could color, to make his vision come to life.
‘Fair Food Frenzy’ drive-thru style carnival food experience at Florida State Fairgrounds
Fairs and carnivals may be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but those seeking to satisfy their fair food cravings will have an opportunity to indulge in classic favorites such as corn dogs and funnel cakes without ever leaving their car.
Fair food at the Fairgrounds
It may not be fair season, but you can still get your fix of food out at the Florida State Fairgrounds as part of the Fair Food Frenzy event.
'Odd Pod': Manatee swims alongside pod of dolphins
A group of dolphins and a lone manatee appeared to be the best of friends
Artist behind St. Pete pier's 'Bending Arc' invites you to 'lie down in the grass and look up'
The featured artwork at the St. Pete Pier is open to interpretation, at the insistence of the creator, Janet Echelman, who says the patterns of wind drew her to this form of art.
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.
Sandy shores of Clearwater Beach continues to be a much-needed escape for all
There's a reason Clearwater Beach is world-famous -- actually several reasons.
Clearwater wants big ideas for big murals
The city of Clearwater is putting out a call to artists to create six new murals around downtown. They’re asking artists to consider Clearwater’s history or signature events as inspiration.
Summer camp continues at Nathan Benderson Park
When the start of the school year was pushed back three weeks in Sarasota County, summer break was extended. Places like Nathan Benderson Park added more summer camps, but as Chip Brewster shows us, their new ultimate camp isn’t just about being out on the water.
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.
St. Petersburg Distillery keeps spirits high using Florida sugar, citrus
The St. Petersburg Distillery is a family-owned operation that’s been producing craft spirits in Pinellas County since 2014.
Travel back in time at Hillsborough County’s smallest conservation park
Hillsborough County's smallest conservation park offers a unique look at what old Florida used to look like.
The show must go on
The Straz is finding new ways to help students improve their dancing skills during the summer. They're currently hosting the Next Generation Ballet, a ballet summer camp. It took a lot of planning and Zoom calls to figure out the logistics, but they made it work.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
Behold the wonders of the St. Petersbug History Museum
The state of Florida's oldest museum is back open after closing at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are many new sights to see after a major renovation.
Mini libraries bring literacy, normalcy to families
Many Tampa Bay area public libraries remain closed to customers, due to concerns over COVID-19. That makes access to a good book difficult for a lot of people.
Building a butterfly garden
Do you have extra time on your hands because of COVID-19 or another reason? Kerby’s Nursery has a fun project you can start without even leaving the air-conditioned comfort of your own home
It's a circus with these giraffes in Bradenton
From alligators to manatees, we have some great animals here in the bay area. But did you know you can also see things like giraffes here? Ken Suarez headed to the Circus Hollywood in Bradenton to show us all of the animals they have.