New St. Pete speakeasy is where you can air your 'Dirty Laundry'

When you walk into this new St. Petersburg establishment, you might think you're at a laundromat – but you aren't. At the Dirty Laundry, it's half café and half speakeasy.

Veterans enjoy a day on the water
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A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.

Veterinarian at ZooTampa finds joy in making sure baby animals stay healthy

Dr. Nau has been with ZooTampa for four years. Her most memorable moments occurred last summer when Ruby, a southern white rhino, was born. The doctor side of me is watching to make sure everything is OK, but the other side of me is just absolutely in awe."

For three decades, this Bucs fan has made RayJay’s green turf presentable for all home games

While fans celebrate each win at the Raymond James Stadium, there is one fan that makes sure the Bucs look good all year long -- the “Turf and Grounds Manager." After three decades of overseeing the home turf, he will be retiring on a high note.

Donating unwanted Gasparilla beads helps local non-profit

The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.

At age 63, avid hiker takes on 1,300-mile Florida Trail for fourth time

From the Panhandle to the Everglades, one Bay Area woman hiked the entire Florida trail not once, but three times. Now, she is heading into her fourth attempt.

Inspirational women take shape on canvass of Bay Area artist

Eileen Marquez started painting when she was 10 years old. Her father came home one night with an oil painting set for her and from that moment on, she was hooked. 

Artist's inspirational women series in St. Pete
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Eileen Marquez started painting when she was 10 years old. Her father came home one night with an oil painting set for her and from that moment on, she was hooked. She started with landscapes but made the difficult switch to portraits and has gone on to create a series featuring inspirational women from around the world.

Locals, businesses and pirates ready for return of Gasparilla parade

The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back this weekend. Locals and businesses are prepared to take on the chilly day.

Plein Aire artists bring color to the cottages of Indian Rocks Beach

Plein Aire artists began painting the cottages in Indian Rocks Beach 20 years ago when it looked like they may give way to condos and many credit them with saving the colorful homes.

Here’s a taste of the new fair foods to try at the 2022 Florida State Fair

The Florida State Fair is always a time for foodies to congregate for classic treats and new twists: like the Deep Fried Banana or the Loaded Fried Pickle Nachos. They’re even incorporating some nostalgia into the mix.

Tampa Parks and Recreation expands garden offerings
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The city of Tampa is working on a new initiative to expand accessibility to community gardens at its parks and recreation centers.

Gasparilla pirates meet with Tampa mayor to negotiate surrender of city

Ye Mystic Krewe took over the Tampa Convention Center for their annual meeting with the city's leader, who had two choices: surrender the city or face the pirates this weekend.

3 Rs Art and Poetry Contest
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The city of Tampa's 3 Rs Art and Poetry Contest aims to promoted youth involvement in environmental stewardship while conveying a recycling and waste reduction message.

Cold-stunned turtles rehabilitate in Clearwater
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The Clearwater Marine Aquarium may be best known for its non-releasable dolphins, but sea turtles make up a large portion of their efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and release marine life.�