ZooTampa shows off new Manatee Rescue Center

ZooTampa at Lowry Park is undergoing it's largest expansion ever with its Straz Family Manatee Rescue Center and ‘Florida Waters’ attraction. 

Tampa Bay Reads: Friends and Fiction
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They are four best-selling authors who have become great friends. They host weekly author chats on their "Friends and Fiction" Facebook page.

New and improved Coachman Park
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Clearwater's newest downtown attraction is open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. There are special events scheduled throughout the year.

Summer Circus Spectacular in Sarasota
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Audiences can watch exciting performances at the Historic Asolo Theater until Aug. 12. The shows feature performers from around the world.

From West Tampa With Love: The Brisket Shoppe’s Cuban-Infused BBQ

In the heart of West Tampa, a neighborhood rich with Hispanic heritage, Chef Danny Hernandez is redefining barbecue with a cultural twist. Raised just blocks away, Hernandez brings his Cuban roots to the pit, merging tradition with innovation at The Brisket Shoppe.

100-year old dance instructor celebrated by City of Tampa

The City of Tampa is honoring the contributions of Judith Baizan.  She's spent decades sharing her love of dance with seniors through the Parks and Recreation Department.

New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art

A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America’s "Art in our Communities program." 

Tampa students get to shop with a cop

Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event today.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opens its new family-friendly park Wild Oasis

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now welcoming visitors to their family-friendly remodeled ‘Jungala’ area, which is now called ‘Wild Oasis’.

St. Pete's Capybara Cafe offers cute, furry fun

The Capybara Café in St. Petersburg is an animal experience where guests can safely interact with capybaras and other rescued animals.  A food truck in front offers food. 

102-year-old woman still 'jazzercising' six days a week

At 102 years old, Laverne Pace has no plans to give up her dancing shoes.  She attends Jazzercise six days a week at a studio in Lutz and has been going to classes since 2012.

Shipping containers turned into hideaway retreat in Florida

Tucked away in the Jupiter Farms area of South Florida is the Headwaters Hideaway Eco Retreat. The 4-bedroom, 2-bath getaway can host up to eight people looking to escape the busy city life for a stay on the Loxahatchee River.