This St. Pete couple’s side hustle is literally a picnic

A St. Petersburg couple was inspired while watching an episode of ‘The Real Housewives.’ An elaborate picnic setup in one scene of an episode gave than an idea that has turned into a business.

Bok Tower Gardens decorated for the holidays
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If you're looking for a place to get some fresh air and take in some beautiful holiday decorations, the Bok Tower Gardens has some beautiful displays of poinsettias, begonias, evergreens, and more.

Great Rides: Holiday-themed Mini Cooper
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Linda says she decorates all of her ?Great Rides? for the holidays. This time, her Mini Cooper is more like a Christmas sleigh.

VA denies veteran's claim, says heart attack is not an ‘emergency’

Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.

Treasure hunter thinks Honeymoon Island may be hiding privateer's 200-year-old haul

People from everywhere find sun and sand on Honeymoon Island, but a retired air conditioning contractor says he found something else: Unusual stones with strange markings that he says could lead him to a rich treasure.

Inside tour: Bellair Shore mansion built by Ryan Howard
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Phillies star Ryan Howard sold this beachfront mansion to real estate mogul and entrepreneur Ben Mallah for $16.5-million several years ago. Here's what it looks like inside.

Ryan Howard’s former Bellair Shore mansion steals the show in ‘Selling Tampa’

Netflix has put the spotlight on the Bay Area with its new reality show ‘Selling Tampa,' which is also drawing new attention to a Bellair mansion once owned by former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard.

Best of Bay Area holiday lights - Week 3
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This week, homes in Plant City, Clearwater, and Tampa dazzle with scenes from Hollywood, a massive Santa, and some classic holiday light displays.

Southeastern Guide Dog pups grow up to be superheroes
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The puppies at Southeastern Guide Dog are obviously adorable, but they have an important job to do when they grow up. But first, they need to learn the basic skills to reach their goal -- and that's where the community can step in and help.

Community heroes give back at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent

Thursday was Heroes Day at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday tent. Community leaders and first responders volunteered their time to help those in need have a Merry Christmas.

Heroes help for the holidays at Metro Ministries tent
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Thursday was Heroes Day at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday tent. Community leaders and first responders volunteered their time to help those in need have a Merry Christmas.

TECO Manatee Viewing Center gives front-row view of Florida wildlife

After being closed for 18 months, the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is back open to the public for people to experience manatees up close and personal during those cold winter days. 

Four Bay Area boys honor loved one by giving back to others

Three years ago, two brothers and their two cousins launched a grassroots organization to help the less fortunate in honor of a loved one who passed away.

Young people help better lives of others
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Three years ago, two brothers and their two cousins launched a grassroots organization to help the less fortunate in honor of a loved one who passed away.

Fun-Land Drive-In neon sign rescued for use in new immersive art experience

Last week, we learned one of Tampa Bay's last remaining drive-in theaters had abruptly closed, but thanks to the creators of an immersive art experience, the theater's iconic neon sign will have a new home.

Christmas Lane continues to brighten the holiday season
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Charley Belcher visited the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City for a look inside Christmas Lane.