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Clara loves being a chemical engineer and her expertise landed her a job at the St. Petersburg Distillery. She has advice for any young girls out there following in her footsteps: Be confident and keep pushing forward.

Growing up, Lori knew she loved math, but found her college accounting courses to be a little mundane. One advisor suggested a change to engineering. The rest was history. Now, she has a successful career a a TECO engineer.

Tampa Bay is the perfect place for nature photographers. From the water to the wildlife to the scenic sunsets, there are endless possibilities. Peter Brannon knows this to be true, as do his 14,000 followers on Instagram.

The Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent opens Monday, Nov. 8. The non-profit has been seeing an above-average demand this year and is ready to help 33,000 Bay Area families in need.

In 1961, the Sherwoods opened Tampa’s first Village Inn. Since the, it has been passed down through three generations but they say they still keep family at the forefront.

Adults who don't know how to swim may be nervous to dive into lessons, but one local radio personality is using his platform to not only move past his own fear but encourage others to do the same.

Monkey Island has sat in the Homosassa River for decades. But now, a major project will begin to overhaul and update the tiny island, and it couldn't have been done without the Nature Coast community rallying together.

Back in the 1960s, a Citrus County developer tried to fix two problems and ended up creating Florida's own Alcatraz. Monkey Island remains a fixture for the state's Nature Coast, beloved by locals and an attraction for visitors.

Ralph, Emily and Ebony. They are the energetic primates living on Florida's own version of Alcatraz, Monkey Island. They love to swing by their tails, enjoy the scenic views of Homosassa River and eat. Their favorite meal? Sweet potato.

This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.

With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.

It’s the heart and soul of Ybor City, but its history is not for the faint of heart.

Boat tours are back at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Over in Polk, the men and women of the Fleet Management Division repair and maintain more than 2,400 vehicles and equipment to literally keep the county rolling.

The Arts Legacy Remix is returning to the Tampa Riverwalk on November 19 for the first time since the spring.