What's on tap at Pye Road Meadworks
Mead may be the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world. Now, brewers like the McDonoughs are carrying on the tradition.
Mead may be the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world. Now, brewers like the McDonoughs are carrying on the tradition.
The 'Unusual World of Florida' in 1964
Here?s what a traveler crossing Florida would have seen in the early 1960s, everything from a Fort Lauderdale airboat ride to Marineland to a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. Produced by Beckley Films in cooperation with FDC; sponsored by Eastern Airlines. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
Here?s what a traveler crossing Florida would have seen in the early 1960s, everything from a Fort Lauderdale airboat ride to Marineland to a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. Produced by Beckley Films in cooperation with FDC; sponsored by Eastern Airlines. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
Florida attractions: 1948 silent film
This early movie begins with St. Augustine. Next, people are shown catching turtles at Silver Springs. The film continues with brief scenes of Marineland, Palm Beach, Bok Tower, water skiing at Cypress Gardens, St. Petersburg, Miami, Seminoles in the Everglades, and more. Produced by Castle Films. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
This early movie begins with St. Augustine. Next, people are shown catching turtles at Silver Springs. The film continues with brief scenes of Marineland, Palm Beach, Bok Tower, water skiing at Cypress Gardens, St. Petersburg, Miami, Seminoles in the Everglades, and more. Produced by Castle Films. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
Polk County: 'Region with a Record'
This circa 1963 film provides a look at Polk County, showing citrus groves and processing, Bok Tower, the Great Masterpiece and Cypress Gardens. An unusual scenic attraction is Sand Mountain, a phosphate debris pile. Next is a cattle farm and then Florida Southern College. Produced by Sanborn Film Productions; sponsored by Polk County Chamber of Commerce. Video courtesy State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
This circa 1963 film provides a look at Polk County, showing citrus groves and processing, Bok Tower, the Great Masterpiece and Cypress Gardens. An unusual scenic attraction is Sand Mountain, a phosphate debris pile. Next is a cattle farm and then Florida Southern College. Produced by Sanborn Film Productions; sponsored by Polk County Chamber of Commerce. Video courtesy State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory.
Tampa Museum of Art wants viewers to see themselves through artist's eyes during Arabic art exhibit
The largest collection of Arabic abstract art is currently on display in Tampa at the Tampa Museum of Art.
The largest collection of Arabic abstract art is currently on display in Tampa at the Tampa Museum of Art.
Sierra Club inspiring youth to connect with nature with free outdoor adventures
The Sierra Club is helping youth from the inner city and underserved populations get outdoors and experience the wonder of nature.
The Sierra Club is helping youth from the inner city and underserved populations get outdoors and experience the wonder of nature.
Five films will be shot in Pinellas County over the next few months with hope of inspiring visitors
The gorgeous beaches of Pinellas County not only attract tourists, but they’re also getting a lot of attention lately from film crews.
The gorgeous beaches of Pinellas County not only attract tourists, but they’re also getting a lot of attention lately from film crews.
Sierra Club inspires kids to appreciate nature
The Sierra Club is helping youth from the inner city and underserved populations get outdoors and experience the wonder of nature.
The Sierra Club is helping youth from the inner city and underserved populations get outdoors and experience the wonder of nature.
Historic Tarpon Springs sponge dock site changes hands, with renovations planned
The new owners of the Sponge Exchange say they plan to beautify the outdoor shopping and restaurant attraction at the site where giant sponge auctions were held after Greek immigrants started the industry in the early 1900’s.
The new owners of the Sponge Exchange say they plan to beautify the outdoor shopping and restaurant attraction at the site where giant sponge auctions were held after Greek immigrants started the industry in the early 1900’s.
Actor in Hallmark movie shot in St. Pete finds parallels between personal life and starring role
St. Petersburg will be the backdrop of a new Hallmark movie, “South Beach Love."
St. Petersburg will be the backdrop of a new Hallmark movie, “South Beach Love."
Busch Garden introduces three 'super fluffy' penguin chicks born at park
Busch Gardens introduced the newest additions to the theme park. They are fluffy, cute and tiny. They are three baby penguin chicks, barely a month old.
Busch Gardens introduced the newest additions to the theme park. They are fluffy, cute and tiny. They are three baby penguin chicks, barely a month old.
Buoyed by Olympic status, sport of skateboarding grinds on
From its birth in California in the 50's as a way to surf empty swimming pools, to its rapid rebellious rise in the 80's, skateboarding as a sport has always been on the fringe of recognized recreation.
From its birth in California in the 50's as a way to surf empty swimming pools, to its rapid rebellious rise in the 80's, skateboarding as a sport has always been on the fringe of recognized recreation.
James Museum's exhibit showcases 'Warhol's West'
Even people not familiar with great artists have been exposed to Andy Warhol's work. His Campbell's Soup Cans painting has been assimilated into our advertising world as a repeated icon of consumer products.
Even people not familiar with great artists have been exposed to Andy Warhol's work. His Campbell's Soup Cans painting has been assimilated into our advertising world as a repeated icon of consumer products.
Local skateboarders explain love of the sport
Since 1994, the X Games has been showing America and the world what some of the most talented skateboard artisans can do; this past summer's Olympic Games finally showcased those talents on the worldwide stage.
Since 1994, the X Games has been showing America and the world what some of the most talented skateboard artisans can do; this past summer's Olympic Games finally showcased those talents on the worldwide stage.
A tour of 'Warhol's West'
Those familiar with Warhol's style of work will see his fantastic recreations of known historic figures from the West.
Those familiar with Warhol's style of work will see his fantastic recreations of known historic figures from the West.
How to make Mojo pork tenderloin Cuban sliders
The ?BBQ Buddha? demonstrates his take on sliders.
The ?BBQ Buddha? demonstrates his take on sliders.
Hungry sharks don't deter Nokomis beachgoers
The blacktip sharks were busy at the beach in Nokomis on Friday, and a local wildlife expert says that’s a good thing.
The blacktip sharks were busy at the beach in Nokomis on Friday, and a local wildlife expert says that’s a good thing.
Sharks scoop up fish along Nokomis beach
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon spotted these hungry sharks grabbing lunch alongside some wary beachgoers.
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon spotted these hungry sharks grabbing lunch alongside some wary beachgoers.
As veteran or volunteer, K9 Partners for Patriots give service dogs and their partners purpose
For one veteran, he plans to become a trainer and help other vets at the very place that saved him: K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville. The organization is hoping to expand to help veterans and their dog partners.
For one veteran, he plans to become a trainer and help other vets at the very place that saved him: K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville. The organization is hoping to expand to help veterans and their dog partners.
St. Pete’s Vinoy hotel to keep iconic exterior while undergoing ‘complete transformation’
The Vinoy hotel in downtown St. Petersburg is getting a facelift.
The Vinoy hotel in downtown St. Petersburg is getting a facelift.