Leave behind the sprawl on the Little Manatee River
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Take a trip down the Little Manatee River and you'll be transported to an area outside of suburban sprawl. A place where you can relax and unwind.

Despite pandemic, Seaside Seabird Sanctuary gets back to feathery philanthropy

Many nonprofit organizations across Tampa Bay have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But Seaside Seabird Sanctuary has been able to reopen their doors and keep saving our feathered friends.

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary saving feathered friends
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Many nonprofit organizations across Tampa Bay have felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But Seaside Seabird Sanctuary has been able to reopen their doors and keep saving our feathered friends.

Made in Tampa Bay: Pottery by Essembee
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Sarah King actually majored in pottery, in a way. Now, she makes ceramics for every day and every use in her studio in Tampa.

Escape to the oasis of the Florida Botanical Garden
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A walk in the park has never been more enjoyable, especially as Florida?s fall weather begins to arrive. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a perfect getaway spot, with beautiful plants around every corner, and much more.

Port Tampa Bay expands to handle ever-larger container ships

They’re colorful, they’re big, and they’re an important part of our local economy: If you've ever driven past Port Tampa Bay or looked out from our beaches, you've probably noticed all the huge ships filled with containers.

Great gourd: Bearss Groves welcomes nearly 1,000-pound pumpkin

Halloween is just around the corner and pumpkin patches are popping up everywhere. But you've probably never seen a pumpkin this huge.

Florida's first snow park on track to open in Pasco next month

Most people move to Florida to avoid cold weather, but snowflakes will soon be falling in Pasco County. The state’s first outdoor snow park opens in Dade City next month.

In the heart of a Florida swamp, visitors can explore this whimsical, metal-plated castle

Visitors of Solomon's Castle may think this quirky castle, covered in metal plates, is in the middle of nowhere, but the family behind the creative destination says otherwise.

Lakeland's annual Swan Roundup turns 40

Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans. 

Tampa's diverse port stays busy, even during pandemic

Tampa’s port may have seemed emptier lately, without all of those cruise ships steaming in and out. But in other ways, it’s been business as usual.

Homeless pets move into Humane Society of Tampa Bay's new shelter

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has doubled its capacity now that they have opened a newly-renovated shelter building for animals searching for their forever home. 

The creepy haunted history of St. Petersburg, Florida
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Photojournalist Mike Hughes took a guided tour with Shadows in the Sunshine to learn about St Pete?s creepy haunted history.

Tampa turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Tampa's Old City Hall and downtown bridges are lighting up pink, and they'll stay that way throughout most of October.

Ghost tours return to Tampa Theatre

The Tampa Theatre refuses to allow the pandemic to take away their Halloween festivities, but they will alter their spooky events to make it safe for everyone, they said.

Old Town treehouse is the perfect Florida getaway

There's a rustic vacation getaway two and a half hours north of Tampa that takes camping to new heights. The treehouse rental in Old Town, Florida was built in 2016 by The Treehouse Guys of DIY Network fame.