Tampa Riverwalk lights up for the holidays
The city of Tampa kicked off the Riverwalk’s annual Holiday Spectacular Monday night.
Winter the dolphin honored at 13th annual Sanding Ovations
This is the last weekend to enjoy the spectacular sand sculptures at the 13th annual Sanding Ovations event on Treasure Island.
Orban Nursery’s open house tradition takes place Saturday
Once a year, a Poinsettia farm in Bradenton opens to the public just in time for Christmas.
St. Pete fitness classes increase heart rates, funds for nonprofits
A St. Petersburg fitness company is helping residents stay fit through the holidays easier by offering accessible community classes in partnerships with local organizations.
‘Christmas in the Wild’ returns to ZooTampa this week
The holiday-themed tradition ‘Christmas in the Wild’ is returning to ZooTampa this week. The family friendly event kicks off Friday, November 26, the first of 18 nights through December 30.
Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Strap on your skates: Tampa's downtown Winter Village returns
The winter tradition returns to Curtis Hixon Park with a café, holiday shops, light displays, and, of course, the ice rink.
Clearwater walking tour highlights city’s art
Art is bountiful throughout the city of Clearwater, but it’s not always easy to spot.
Historic Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey to reopen after major renovation
The gulf coast's 'other pink hotel,' the Hacienda in Pasco County was near complete disrepair, but after a massive renovation, this historic hidden gem of Florida is almost ready to again welcome guests.
Historic Mount Dora hotel makes a point to keep past alive
Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora is one of Florida’s most historic hotels.
Cedar Key's Island Hotel: History, haunts, and 'old timey' charm
The Island Hotel started out as a hardware and general store with a post office all wrapped into one. It was the hub of Cedar Key for a very long time, housing people as early as the 1880’s.
Tampa Chick-fil-A light display becomes multi-generation tradition
The switch has officially been flipped at the Tampa Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue. Nearly one million light bulbs make up the Christmas light display, which has become a Tampa staple during the holiday season -- and it’s a tradition that now spans generations.
'Old Florida is alive' at The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Annual sand sculpture competition returns to Treasure Island
More than 300 tons of sand were hauled in for the event, which draws thousands of people and some of the most talented sand sculptors in the country.