Loggerhead equipped with tracker after laying eggs on Coquina Beach
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
Kids can join the circus this summer; Sarasota's unique summer camp
Let your child run away this summer and join the circus. The Circus Arts Conservatory Circus Summer Camp is one of Sarasota's most unique summer camp experience.
Tampa exhibit highlights old Florida through kitschy maps
Old Florida opened a world of wonder to the tourists of yesterday. Some of us were just kids at the time.
Tampa Rough Riders open museum to commemorate historic heroes
Tampa’s Rough Riders are a staple throughout the Bay Area, keeping the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the members of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment alive. Now a museum exhibit is dedicated to educating the next generation about this historical era.
22-hour hockey game aimed at raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention
The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
Gibsonton is location for new creature feature film
The Beast Comes At Midnight is a new horror movie filmed in Tampa Bay. The movie will have a free first look screening this Saturday, June 11, at Tampa Theatre at 1pm.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium monitoring sea turtle nesting activities
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Sea Turtle Conservation Program monitors North Pinellas County from May 1 through Oct. 31 for sea turtle nesting activities.
Not wearing a life jacket? Officers urge safety as boat registrations hit record number in Florida
With Memorial Day right around the corner, the city of Venice is preparing for a busy summer on the water. With a record one million-plus registered boats in Florida, officials say safety has to be everyone’s top priority.
Cereal-inspired restaurant in Ybor City gets ‘Bar Rescue’ makeover
The owners of a struggling Ybor City restaurant – which was based around a love for breakfast cereal – recently agreed to pull back the doors, bust open the books and make a call for help – to ‘Bar Rescue.’
Uptown Music Festival returns this weekend to celebrate local culture, music, art
A celebration of music and art is returning to the University Area this weekend for the second annual Uptown Music Festival.
St. Petersburg's Sunken Gardens home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region
St. Petersburg's oldest living museum is a botanical paradise in the midst of the bustling city. The 100-year-old Sunken Gardens is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region.
45 years later, Trans Am from 'Smokey and the Bandit' lives on in Palmetto
This month marks the 45th anniversary of the iconic movie, Smokey and the Bandit. And, there’s a special connection here in the Tampa Bay area.
MOSI offering 100+ STEAM-based camps this summer for youth
The Museum of Science and Industry, MOSI, in Tampa is gearing up for a summer of science adventures.
Glamping now offered at Hillsborough River State Park
Timberline Glamping is expanding to Tampa, making camping more glamorous at Hillsborough River State Park.
Final wish: Family of Michigan man with terminal diagnosis work to bring him to Clearwater Beach
A Michigan man who received a terminal diagnosis has one final wish: To see the ocean one more time. His family in the Tampa Bay area is now working to make his final wish a reality.