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.

Hidden Gems: Cedar Key's Island Hotel bed and breakfast
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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.

Made in Tampa Bay: Olfaction candles are uniquely Florida
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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.

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.

Group gives Christmas to hundreds of foster families
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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.

Hidden gems: The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park
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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.

Sanding Ovations sand sculptures on Treasure Island
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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.

Mike Alstott donates Thanksgiving dinners to all 46 HCFR stations

Hillsborough County firefighters won't have to worry about shopping for Thanksgiving this year thanks to a former Buccaneer.

Seeing the invisible at Selby Gardens? Spanish Point campus
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Charley Belcher headed south to Selby Gardens? Historic Spanish Point campus to check out how augmented reality technology is helping visitors enjoy the art and history there.

‘Like a gym for a quick snooze’: Tampa business offers pods for power naps

A downtown Tampa business is dedicated to napping, offering a place for people to take a power nap and get that much-needed energy boost for the rest of the day.

'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies

Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.

Plant City leaders hope mural helps area maintain small-town feel amid rapid growth

A small part of historic Plant City is getting a fresh coat of paint. Artist Keith Goodson is painting a new mural on the side of the Whistle Stop Cafe, a Plant City institution. 

Mural artist preserves small-town character of thriving city
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A small part of historic Plant City is getting a fresh coat of paint. Artist Keith Goodson is painting a new mural on the side of the Whistle Stop Cafe, a Plant City institution.?

Slow down at these rapids, just a half hour from Tampa

Just minutes from downtown Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing.