Best of Bay Area holiday lights - Week 3
This week, homes in Plant City, Clearwater, and Tampa dazzle with scenes from Hollywood, a massive Santa, and some classic holiday light displays.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Salvation Army's Angel Tree is bringing cheer to those in need
Matthew McClellan, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited The Salvation Army of Manatee County.
Matthew McClellan, filling in for Charley Belcher, visited The Salvation Army of Manatee County.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Charley Belcher visited the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City for a look inside Christmas Lane.
Charley Belcher visited the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City for a look inside Christmas Lane.
Great Rides: 1965 Corvette Sting Ray and 2018 Wrangler JK
Mike did all the work himself when it came to his 1965 Corvette Sting Ray. As for Carrie and her husband, they are Jeep Wrangler owners and they love 'ducking.'
Mike did all the work himself when it came to his 1965 Corvette Sting Ray. As for Carrie and her husband, they are Jeep Wrangler owners and they love 'ducking.'
Great Rides: 1961 Morris Minor, 1966 Volkswagen Bus, and 1972 Beetle
Keith in Plant City says he has had his 1961 Morris Minor for over two decades. Meanwhile, a Bradenton company called 'Seasucker,' makes vacuum-mounted car racks and marine accessories. They have a signature 1966 Volkswagen Bus and 1972 Beetle.
Keith in Plant City says he has had his 1961 Morris Minor for over two decades. Meanwhile, a Bradenton company called 'Seasucker,' makes vacuum-mounted car racks and marine accessories. They have a signature 1966 Volkswagen Bus and 1972 Beetle.
Monin syrups flavor the world -- from Clearwater
Everyone loves the flavors of the season. From peppermint and gingerbread to hazelnut and cinnamon, many of the flavorings inside your favorite holiday drinks and food are actually developed in Clearwater.
Everyone loves the flavors of the season. From peppermint and gingerbread to hazelnut and cinnamon, many of the flavorings inside your favorite holiday drinks and food are actually developed in Clearwater.
Mom and daughter bring holiday joy to hospice patients, one card at a time
A daughter and mom team are spending part of their holidays brightening the spirits the of hospice patients. How they are comforting them is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
A daughter and mom team are spending part of their holidays brightening the spirits the of hospice patients. How they are comforting them is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Mom, daughter brighten spirits of hospice patients
A daughter and mom team are spending part of their holidays brightening the spirits the of hospice patients. How they are comforting them is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
A daughter and mom team are spending part of their holidays brightening the spirits the of hospice patients. How they are comforting them is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
Pre-sweetened tea bags are this St. Pete shop's specialty
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
Made in Tampa Bay: Embrew Tea lightly-sweetened teabags
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
Odd Sox celebrates 8 years in Clearwater
Charley Belcher visited Odd Sox on Highland Ave. in Clearwater.
Charley Belcher visited Odd Sox on Highland Ave. in Clearwater.
Pinellas deputies go on shopping spree to purchase presents for families in need
Dozens of Pinellas County Sheriffs Office deputies, volunteers, and community members were up early Tuesday morning to load shopping carts with toys and basic necessities for those in need. This year, deputies shopped for over 200 families and 500 kids in the county.
Dozens of Pinellas County Sheriffs Office deputies, volunteers, and community members were up early Tuesday morning to load shopping carts with toys and basic necessities for those in need. This year, deputies shopped for over 200 families and 500 kids in the county.
Move over, pumpkins; Hunsader Farms welcomes Santa Claus
It’s a Bradenton farm known for its pumpkin festival that draws visitors from across the country. But Hunsader Farms says its "Country Christmas" is just as charming.
It’s a Bradenton farm known for its pumpkin festival that draws visitors from across the country. But Hunsader Farms says its "Country Christmas" is just as charming.