USF Botanical Gardens considered a ‘hidden gem in the middle of campus’

Nestled in the middle of the University of South Florida campus, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds make their home among a 10-acre botanical garden. 

Humane Society offers working cats, too
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Everyone knows you can get pets of all kinds from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. But some of them give back. Meet the working cats, eager to keep your barn or business rodent-free in exchange for a place to stay.

Disney Genie launches: Your guide to the new service

Disney described the new service as "a complementary and convenient new digital service" to help park guests better plan their day. 

eFoils becoming a more common sight on Bay Area waterways

Foil surfing is one of the newest and most exciting extreme sports. It’s taking surfers to formerly unknown waves and offering unforgettable sessions on waves that were formerly unrideable.

What is foil surfing?
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An eFoil board flies above the water?s surface thanks to a hydrofoil, which creates lift similar to an airplane wing. This allows surfers to catch even the smallest waves.

Is this Florida's most haunted house?

If you're looking for a real haunted house to visit this season, look no further than Brooksville. The May-Stringer House is offering ghost tours.

Inside the (supposedly) haunted May-Stringer House
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This 14-room Victorian mansion in Brooksville is said to be the most real haunted house in Florida. FOX 35's David Martin headed inside to see more.

Design-your-own-donut shop debuts in St. Petersburg

During the lockdown, four friends got creative in their pandemic downtime and decided to open a design-your-own-donut shop in St. Petersburg.  

Explore artifacts of old Florida at Weedon Island
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On Saturday, the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research in Education (AWIARE) and the Central Florida Gulf Coast Archaeological Society is hosting Archaeological Day, allowing visitors to see and touch precious artifacts from the past.

Art and nature collide as visitors ‘see the invisible’ at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

A new exhibit on display at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an international collaboration among 12 botanical gardens across six countries that features 13 international artists and their works of augmented reality.

Legoland turns 10: The history of Legoland Florida

It’s been a decade since Florida’s oldest theme park underwent a massive transformation, one plastic brick at a time. On October 15, 2011, Legoland Florida opened on the site of the iconic Cypress Gardens park in Winter Haven.

Sarasota museum offers glimpse into unique legacy of John and Mabel Ringling

With an 18th century theater, two museums, a Venetian gothic mansion and a world-class art collection located on a 66-acre arboretum, the Ringling Art Museum is unlike any other museum in the Bay Area. 

The history of Cypress Gardens, Florida's first theme park

The Sunshine State’s major tourism industry began with a 'Good Housekeeping' article back in the 1930s. Today, Cypress Gardens lives on as part of LEGOLAND Florida.

Peppa Pig theme park in Winter Haven sets opening date for Feb. 24

There is an opening date now for the Winter Haven theme park dedicated to the popular character, Peppa Pig: Feb. 24, 2022.

Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept. wins gold in national contest

The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. 

Gold medal-winning parks in Tampa
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The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Need for mead leads Odessa couple down new road

Pye Road Meadworks is a boutique meadery in Odessa, Florida. A true mom-and-pop winery, it was opened by Matt and Debbie McDonough in March of 2021 due to an ever-growing demand for their hand-crafted mead. 

Paul Wilson and Eugenie Bondurant join Tampa Theater for haunted series
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With Halloween just weeks away, the stars of 'The Conjuring - The Devil Made Me Do It' Paul Wilson and Eugenie Bondurant talk about a series of haunting films showing at the Tampa Theater, starting with a free showing of their film.