Historic Mount Dora hotel makes a point to keep past alive
Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora is one of Florida’s most historic hotels.
Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora is one of Florida’s most historic hotels.
Hidden gems: Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn
Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora is one of Florida?s most historic hotels. The inn was founded in 1883 and originally had one building and 10 rooms. Now, the hotel, which is located on Lake Dora, has 90 rooms.
Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora is one of Florida?s most historic hotels. The inn was founded in 1883 and originally had one building and 10 rooms. Now, the hotel, which is located on Lake Dora, has 90 rooms.
Cedar Key's Island Hotel: History, haunts, and 'old timey' charm
The Island Hotel started out as a hardware and general store with a post office all wrapped into one. It was the hub of Cedar Key for a very long time, housing people as early as the 1880’s.
The Island Hotel started out as a hardware and general store with a post office all wrapped into one. It was the hub of Cedar Key for a very long time, housing people as early as the 1880’s.
After building a family, local couple collaborates to make art
Charley Belcher visited Salt Creek Arts Studio in St. Petersburg.
Charley Belcher visited Salt Creek Arts Studio in St. Petersburg.
How to give to Metropolitan Ministries for the holidays
There are many ways to help Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season. You can choose in-person donations or check the links here for your favorite online shopping site; they can send donations directly there.
There are many ways to help Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season. You can choose in-person donations or check the links here for your favorite online shopping site; they can send donations directly there.
Great Rides: 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU and 1989 Ford Bronco
Mike and Ona love to take their 2017 Wrangler JKU to the beaches. Meanwhile, Carlos said his custom 1989 Ford Bronco was a father-son project.
Mike and Ona love to take their 2017 Wrangler JKU to the beaches. Meanwhile, Carlos said his custom 1989 Ford Bronco was a father-son project.
Great Rides: 1964 Corvette Stingray and 1966 Shelby GTE Mustang
Mike and Myrna in Lutz bought their 1964 Corvette Stingray about 50 years ago from the original owner. Meanwhile, Luigi has a very rare ride - a 1966 Shelby GTE Mustang.
Mike and Myrna in Lutz bought their 1964 Corvette Stingray about 50 years ago from the original owner. Meanwhile, Luigi has a very rare ride - a 1966 Shelby GTE Mustang.
Local bakery uses Caribbean and American ingredients for sweet treats
Charley Belcher visited November's Backing the Bay recipient, Caketastic, in Tampa.
Charley Belcher visited November's Backing the Bay recipient, Caketastic, in Tampa.
Marathon runner hopes to honor, inspire her mother
Carol Coniglio just got back from accomplishing a great feat, running in the Chicago Marathon to honor her mom. This inspiring story of love is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Carol Coniglio just got back from accomplishing a great feat, running in the Chicago Marathon to honor her mom. This inspiring story of love is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
With every step, marathon runner hopes to honor, inspire mother
Carol Coniglio just got back from accomplishing a great feat, running in the Chicago Marathon to honor her mom. This inspiring story of love is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Carol Coniglio just got back from accomplishing a great feat, running in the Chicago Marathon to honor her mom. This inspiring story of love is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Hidden Gems: Cedar Key's Island Hotel bed and breakfast
This gem of Florida is on the historic places registry and combines old Florida, a possibly haunted past, and lots of charm.
This gem of Florida is on the historic places registry and combines old Florida, a possibly haunted past, and lots of charm.
Tampa woman's candle-making business, begun as a hobby, survives pandemic
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Made in Tampa Bay: Olfaction candles are uniquely Florida
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Tampa Chick-fil-A light display becomes multi-generation tradition
The switch has officially been flipped at the Tampa Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue. Nearly one million light bulbs make up the Christmas light display, which has become a Tampa staple during the holiday season -- and it’s a tradition that now spans generations.
The switch has officially been flipped at the Tampa Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue. Nearly one million light bulbs make up the Christmas light display, which has become a Tampa staple during the holiday season -- and it’s a tradition that now spans generations.
Helping Bay Area foster families have a very merry Christmas
When Sarah Weaver decided to start a movement to buy Christmas presents for foster children, she had no idea how big the need was. She gathered a group of foster moms to help with the idea of helping foster children have a merry Christmas.
When Sarah Weaver decided to start a movement to buy Christmas presents for foster children, she had no idea how big the need was. She gathered a group of foster moms to help with the idea of helping foster children have a merry Christmas.
Group gives Christmas to hundreds of foster families
When Sarah Weaver decided to start a movement to buy Christmas presents for foster children, she had no idea how big the need was. She gathered a group of foster moms to help with the idea of helping foster children have a merry Christmas.
When Sarah Weaver decided to start a movement to buy Christmas presents for foster children, she had no idea how big the need was. She gathered a group of foster moms to help with the idea of helping foster children have a merry Christmas.
'Old Florida is alive' at The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Hidden gems: The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Annual sand sculpture competition returns to Treasure Island
More than 300 tons of sand were hauled in for the event, which draws thousands of people and some of the most talented sand sculptors in the country.
More than 300 tons of sand were hauled in for the event, which draws thousands of people and some of the most talented sand sculptors in the country.
Sanding Ovations sand sculptures on Treasure Island
The Treasure Island Sanding Ovations is going on Nov 18-21st. The ?Sanding Ovations? is a sanding exhibition and competition that brings in sand sculptures from all over the world.
The Treasure Island Sanding Ovations is going on Nov 18-21st. The ?Sanding Ovations? is a sanding exhibition and competition that brings in sand sculptures from all over the world.



















