Picking a drink to ring in the new year
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A lot of people will be ringing in the New Year with a celebratory toast. So, if you're hosting a party or just staying at home and want a fun drink to celebrate, FOX 13 has you covered. Adam Paul, the Sommelier at the Black Pearl in Dunedin, stopped by the studio to talk about the best bubbles to ring in the new year.

Old cigar factories reimagined
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Robert Holsopple is turning old cigar factories in Tampa into high-end apartments. The apartments will have a mixture of industrial, modern and historic look, according to Holsopple.

Crooked River Ranch to be preserved
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Sixty-eight acres make up Crooked River Ranch in Parrish. The land sits peaceful and untouched.

The Ringling Art Library is one of the largest research libraries dedicated to art

The Ringling Art Library, a cultural gem nestled within the historic Ringling campus in Sarasota has been an intellectual cornerstone since its establishment in 1946.

Plant Museum opens Victorian Christmas Stroll
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Running through December 23rd, Tampa residents can experience the Victorian Christmas Stroll at the Henry Plant Museum.

Holiday happenings at Water Street Tampa
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The 'rapping carolers' joined FOX 13 on Thursday to preview some of the holiday happenings at Water Street Tampa.

Free historic holiday tours in Manatee County
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The Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum are offering holiday tours. There will be three free tours a day through Dec. 8 and reservations are required.

Say Cheese food truck in Bay Area
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Owners Brian and Ashley Lairby serve American comfort food in the Tampa Bay Area.

Only snow park in Florida open for the holidays
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Snowcat Ridge is in Dade City. There?s a thrill ride and artic igloo filled with 500 tons of real snow.

Gallagher's Pumpkins & Trees in St. Pete
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The business has been operating for more than three decades, and they've quickly become a St. Pete staple.

Bay Area bakery serves French pastries and treats
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The owner of Sucr? Table, Brenda Villacorta, honed her skills at the Culinary Institute of America. Villacorta specializes in authentic French-style pastries.

USF preserves Egmont Key with 3D app as barrier island 'washes away'

Egmont Key, the barrier island between Pinellas and Manatee County, is a picture of paradise with a significant past, but it's vanishing before our eyes. Now, a team from the University of South Florida is trying to preserve it, while a group of environmentalists are hoping to save it.

USF preserving Egmont Key
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Egmont Key, the barrier island between Pinellas and Manatee County, is a picture of paradise with a significant past but it's vanishing before our eyes. Now a team from USF is trying to preserve it while a group of environmentalists are hoping to save it.

Orban Nursery: A haven for plant enthusiasts
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The nursery located in Bradenton has been around for 100 years. The family-owned business is also one of the largest poinsettia growers in the country.