Finding better ways to shop local
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Local Shops 1 is a social media resource for all things local in the Bay Area, helping connect customers with small business owners.

Historic Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey to reopen after major renovation

The gulf coast's 'other pink hotel,' the Hacienda in Pasco County was near complete disrepair, but after a massive renovation, this historic hidden gem of Florida is almost ready to again welcome guests.

Hidden Gems: Renovated Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey
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The rundown Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey is considered to be the gulf coast?s lesser-known pink hotel after The Vinoy and The Don Cesar. But the 1927 vintage hotel is being raised from the near-dead.

Made in Tampa Bay: Sun Signs of St. Petersburg
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Sun Signs St. Pete is a hand-painted sign company that specializes in glass painting on storefronts around the Bay Area.

Radio stations unite to feed the bay

Cox Media Group Tampa radio stations are teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries to host “Feed The Bay” Friday, November 19 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Clearwater rage room explores healing power of smashing

Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.

The therapeutic ways of smash rooms
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Smash rooms have been growing in popularity, creating a safe space to destroy things -- which can also be therapeutic. One local woman opened a rage room in Clearwater after -- like many others -- had a stressful year in 2020.

Tampa game center enriching lives
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All the right moves are being made for people with Down syndrome at GiGi?s Playhouse in Tampa.?

Hidden gems: Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn
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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.

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.

Great Rides: 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU and 1989 Ford Bronco
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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
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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.

Marathon runner hopes to honor, inspire her mother
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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.