West Tampa Elementary teacher helps students gain confidence with new 'Affirmation Station'
A West Tampa Elementary School teacher said creating an “Affirmation Station” in her classroom this year has been a game-changer.
Sarasota dance company performing in world event to promote environmental protection
Two Bay Area organizations are coming together for an artistic performance highlighting the importance of the environment.
Volunteer Grandma's initiative makes difference in Booker T. Washington Elementary classrooms
While the program is about 10 years old, Wednesday, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this work, will no longer be solely volunteer.
Author delivers ultimate Tampa Bay bucket list to bookstores
Looking for a bucket list in your own backyard? A new book offers a complete guide to everything you might want to do in the Tampa Bay area.
Watch: Dolphins splash in Sarasota PD Marine Patrol unit wake
Marine Patrol officers with the Sarasota Police Department had a fun day on the water with some dolphins jumping in their wake.
'Failed' guide dog finds new purpose at Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sophie was born to be a guide dog, but an optic nerve issue made her ineligible. Thanks to her new owner, Sophie's mission to help people is being fulfilled.
Look out for the Thunderbirds: Sun 'n Fun Expo returns to Lakeland
With the return of Sun 'n Fun, thousands of planes are going to be landing and taking off from the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns to Clearwater Beach this week for 17-Day exhibit
The popular Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival is making its return to Clearwater Beach after being canceled the past two years.
All eyes on Tampa skies: AirFest 2022 is back
This year's AirFest – which will also be marking the 75th anniversary of the Air Force – will take place from March 26-27. It's a free event, and the Blue Angels promise to bring a show you've never seen before.
La Segunda crosses Tampa Bay, opens location in St. Petersburg
St. Pete residents can now get fresh Cuban bread from the famous La Segunda Bakery without crossing any bridges.
‘Happy Thrifters’: Mystery resale bus tour is bargain shopping for a greater good
The Happy Thrifters is part treasure hunt and part mystery tour. Shoppers on the bus tour hit local resale shops, but they don't know which shops until they get there. While they get big bargains, it's all part of a larger purpose.
Artichokes now being grown in Florida, thanks to science
When you see produce with a label that says "fresh from Florida," there's a chance it was grown at Pero Farms in Delray Beach.
Weedon Island walk leads hikers to archeological excavation site
Fifteen hikers recently took a two-mile walk to an active archeological dig site on Weedon Island to learn about the indigenous cultures that lived here long ago.
Japanese garden in Florida brings authentic experience from the Far East
Right here in Florida, you can take a journey to Japan without paying for airfare and a hotel.
'It's pristine old Florida': Starkey Preserve blends people, nature at 18,000-acre oasis
Every day in Florida, residents see habitat loss due to development to meet the needs of the state’s growing population, but Starkey Preserve gives visitors a glimpse into the past and future where mankind and nature coexist.
Weekend exhibit celebrates delicate art of ikebana Japanese flowers
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. In St. Petersburg, the Ikebana Club chapter has 80 members who meet monthly – and have put on an exhibition yearly for more than 60 years – showcasing their ikebana skills for the public.