Hands-on with science in Gulfport
Science may be a core subject at school, but it doesn't have to stay in school. The Gulfport library is proving that with its free, weekly science club.
Science may be a core subject at school, but it doesn't have to stay in school. The Gulfport library is proving that with its free, weekly science club.
Students put artistic and mechanical skills to the test to race handmade vehicles at New College of Florida
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Students at New College of Florida gathered on Monday to put some unique, handmade vehicles they had built, to the ultimate test.
Only in Florida: Thanksgiving turkey will never be the same
This week in Florida's news, alligators enjoy turkey day and dogs make their own paths in life.
This week in Florida's news, alligators enjoy turkey day and dogs make their own paths in life.
You can chop down your own real Christmas tree at this Pasco County farm
Visiting the Ergle Christmas Tree Farm has been a tradition for many in the Bay Area.
Visiting the Ergle Christmas Tree Farm has been a tradition for many in the Bay Area.
Part hair salon, part art studio
There?s plenty of creativity at the Disco Dolls Studio on North Florida Avenue in Tampa. The business was started by two sisters and a college friend of theirs, and can only be described as one part salon, one part art studio -- they?ll do your hair and design your clothes.
There?s plenty of creativity at the Disco Dolls Studio on North Florida Avenue in Tampa. The business was started by two sisters and a college friend of theirs, and can only be described as one part salon, one part art studio -- they?ll do your hair and design your clothes.
Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Robert's Christmas Wonderland
Right along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, one store in particular becomes quite busy during the holiday season.
Right along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, one store in particular becomes quite busy during the holiday season.
Making music in Tampa, literally
Musicians may know brands such as Luna Guitars, Dean Guitars, or ddrum. But what about Armadillo Enterprises? That?s the company behind all three brands and they?re based right here in the Bay Area.
Musicians may know brands such as Luna Guitars, Dean Guitars, or ddrum. But what about Armadillo Enterprises? That?s the company behind all three brands and they?re based right here in the Bay Area.
Bradenton family has been growing poinsettias for decades
Every Christmas, Americans buy more than 30-million poinsettias. The flaming red plants originated in Mexico, but a Bradenton family has helped make them a Bay Area staple for generations.
Every Christmas, Americans buy more than 30-million poinsettias. The flaming red plants originated in Mexico, but a Bradenton family has helped make them a Bay Area staple for generations.
Chip gets a lesson in lawn bowling
The St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club kicks off the season with a free open house in downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday.
The St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling Club kicks off the season with a free open house in downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday.
Christmas Lane dazzles once again with over 1.5 million lights in Plant City
Since he was a boy, Lane Wetherington loved Christmas lights.
Since he was a boy, Lane Wetherington loved Christmas lights.
New at Sarasota bakery: Thanksgiving in a donut
The mad bakers at Five-O Donuts in Sarasota describe the "food coma donut" as a stuffing-based waffle donut with sweet potatoes, cranberry, and turkey on top.
The mad bakers at Five-O Donuts in Sarasota describe the "food coma donut" as a stuffing-based waffle donut with sweet potatoes, cranberry, and turkey on top.
Shopping local -- and starting them out early
It's all about shopping local this Saturday. There?s a locally owned shop in Dunedin called Crunch that?s dedicated to "natural parenting.? Who better to test out some of the items than Chip?s baby daughter Lila?
It's all about shopping local this Saturday. There?s a locally owned shop in Dunedin called Crunch that?s dedicated to "natural parenting.? Who better to test out some of the items than Chip?s baby daughter Lila?
On the road with Roadmaster
Are you looking for a career change? And do you love the open road? In just three to four weeks, you can go from under- or unemployed to working full time in the trucking industry. Chip Brewster is checking out how it?s done at Roadmaster Drivers School.
Are you looking for a career change? And do you love the open road? In just three to four weeks, you can go from under- or unemployed to working full time in the trucking industry. Chip Brewster is checking out how it?s done at Roadmaster Drivers School.
Plant High clubs bond with 'Best Buddies' students over fishing, sailing
Fishing and friendship were the focus of the day, as Plant High School students gathered on Davis Islands.
Fishing and friendship were the focus of the day, as Plant High School students gathered on Davis Islands.
Only in Florida: Edible lizards and fake-out frogs
Experts say invasive iguanas could head north, but South Floridians say they're a tasty treat, if you're up for it.
Experts say invasive iguanas could head north, but South Floridians say they're a tasty treat, if you're up for it.
Replay Amusement Museum will be open all week for Thanksgiving, Christmas
A Tarpon Springs museum will take you back in time – back when you had line up your quarters on a stand-up video arcade game. The winner stays and the next opponent steps up.
A Tarpon Springs museum will take you back in time – back when you had line up your quarters on a stand-up video arcade game. The winner stays and the next opponent steps up.
Tropicana Field will light up for the 'World's largest Christmas light maze'
The baseball field for the Tampa Bay Rays will transform into a holiday dream. The self-proclaimed world’s largest Christmas light maze begins November 22.
The baseball field for the Tampa Bay Rays will transform into a holiday dream. The self-proclaimed world’s largest Christmas light maze begins November 22.
Glide through the water on a hydrofoil
It's a different way to experience the water -- from inches above it. It's called an eFoil and Chip Brewster found a local company that will let you try it out. He headed down to Treasure Island to give it a shot himself with Elite Watersports.
It's a different way to experience the water -- from inches above it. It's called an eFoil and Chip Brewster found a local company that will let you try it out. He headed down to Treasure Island to give it a shot himself with Elite Watersports.
Glide through the water on a hydrofoil
It's a different way to experience the water -- from inches above it. It's called an eFoil and Chip Brewster found a local company that will let you try it out. He headed down to Treasure Island to give it a shot himself with Elite Watersports.
It's a different way to experience the water -- from inches above it. It's called an eFoil and Chip Brewster found a local company that will let you try it out. He headed down to Treasure Island to give it a shot himself with Elite Watersports.
English-style riding at Black Dog Farm
When it comes to horses, there?s more than one way to ride them. And for those looking for a little less cowboy, they can head to Black Dog Farm in Plant City, which is where Chip Brewster sidled up Wednesday.
When it comes to horses, there?s more than one way to ride them. And for those looking for a little less cowboy, they can head to Black Dog Farm in Plant City, which is where Chip Brewster sidled up Wednesday.