Florida Strawberry Festival 2021: Know before you go

The annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off Thursday, and organizers are planning for a smaller and safer event.

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Florida?s recent picture-perfect weather has inspired many to get outside and explore, but for those who may not know where to begin, Adam Wiegand is around to lend a helping hand.

All of the newest fair foods to try at the 2021 Strawberry Festival

From deep-fried eclairs to strawberry-infused pickles, the 2021 Florida Strawberry Festival has a variety of new options for foodies to enjoy.

Plant City prepares for smaller, safer Strawberry Festival

The Florida Strawberry Festival opens Thursday with measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and expectations of smaller crowds than in past years.

Sarasota furniture makers go with the flow

Coastal Flow Furniture and Décor is known primarily for surfboard-style tables.

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Nik Wallenda brings drive-in daredevil show back to Sarasota 

When COVID-19 put performers on pause, daredevil Nik Wallenda created a drive-in thrill show that gave them a chance to show off the skills they spent years perfecting.

See some of the world's rarest reptiles at Madeira Beach's Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center

The Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center at Johns Pass Village is home to more than 200 animals, year-round, but thanks to a partnership with Love Reptiles, they are also hosting some exotic creatures in a special exhibit.

St. Pete Beach named best in America

In years past, Clearwater Beach and Siesta Beach outranked St. Pete Beach, home of the Don CeSar, but this time it came out on top. Tripadvisor also ranked it as the fifth best beach in the world.

Amidst pandemic, their best-of-Florida boxes bring the farm to you

Jillian Childs and Cara Lantz put together subscription boxes that will go out to customers across the state and beyond – all full of items made in Florida.

Inspired parents turn soap-making into business

For years, Maegan Griffin wanted to try making her own soap. Six years ago, she noticed her daughter would have skin reactions to many store-bought baby soaps. That was the final push she needed to try soap-making.