Escape to the oasis of the Florida Botanical Garden
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A walk in the park has never been more enjoyable, especially as Florida?s fall weather begins to arrive. The Florida Botanical Gardens is a perfect getaway spot, with beautiful plants around every corner, and much more.

Shipping containers open Tampa to a world of possibilities
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They?re colorful, they?re big, and they?re an important part of our local economy: If you've ever driven past Port Tampa Bay or looked out from our beaches, you've probably noticed all the huge ships filled with containers.

Port Tampa Bay expands to handle ever-larger container ships

They’re colorful, they’re big, and they’re an important part of our local economy: If you've ever driven past Port Tampa Bay or looked out from our beaches, you've probably noticed all the huge ships filled with containers.

Ruth Eckerd's entertaining smaller audiences
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Over at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the main stage remains quiet, but they have been entertaining small audiences here since June in their Cabaret theatre in their newly-renovated lobby.

Dolphins Winter and Hope celebrate birthdays at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Two local celebrities celebrated their birthdays this weekend. Winter and Hope, the Dolphin Tale stars living at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, were spoiled with gifts and cards from visitors all over the U.S.

Great gourd: Bearss Groves welcomes nearly 1,000-pound pumpkin

Halloween is just around the corner and pumpkin patches are popping up everywhere. But you've probably never seen a pumpkin this huge.

Selby Gardens to host their 45th Orchid Show
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as they get ready for their 45th anniversary orchid show. This year the show is called 'Women Breaking the Glasshouse Ceiling.'

Cracker County has had a quiet summer due to pandemic
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Cracker Country is a rural-Florida living history museum that?s open every day during the Florida State Fair, and throughout the year by reservation, school field trips and special events. Because of the pandemic, it?s been the quietest summer they can remember here.

Florida's first snow park on track to open in Pasco next month

Most people move to Florida to avoid cold weather, but snowflakes will soon be falling in Pasco County. The state’s first outdoor snow park opens in Dade City next month.

Humane Society helps pet owners who need food
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With the pandemic, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has turned to a virtual fundraiser to raise money. Part of that money goes to delivering pet food to owners who are financially struggling.

In the heart of a Florida swamp, visitors can explore this whimsical, metal-plated castle

Visitors of Solomon's Castle may think this quirky castle, covered in metal plates, is in the middle of nowhere, but the family behind the creative destination says otherwise.

Explore outdoors at this Plant City conservation park
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Edward Medard Conservation Park is a total of 1,300 acres with lots of hiking and walking trails -- even horse trials, if you?d like to bring your horse.

Tampa General nurse uses life of caring, learning to help patients

Last week was Nurses Week at Tampa General Hospital so we decided to highlight a woman who has served patients for more than 40 years. Her story of compassion is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Tampa nurse makes caring for others her life's work
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Last week, was nurse week at Tampa General Hospital so we decided to highlight a woman, who has serve patients for more than 40 years.

Lakeland's annual Swan Roundup turns 40

Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans.