Watch: Curious manatee joins beachgoers on Father's Day
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
Tampa cookie company bakes 32 flavors of sugar-filled fun
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
Made in Tampa Bay: Urban Bakers gourmet cookies
Urban Bakers owner Barry Sherman says his dream was always to start an ice cream and cookie parlor but when his partner, Scott, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson?s disease, his dream took a back seat.
Urban Bakers owner Barry Sherman says his dream was always to start an ice cream and cookie parlor but when his partner, Scott, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson?s disease, his dream took a back seat.
Kids flip for Shinobi School camp
The Temple Terrace Shinobi School was born out of a love for the TV show "Ninja Warrior" and teaches kids to use strength and acrobatics to do amazing things.
The Temple Terrace Shinobi School was born out of a love for the TV show "Ninja Warrior" and teaches kids to use strength and acrobatics to do amazing things.
Take a stroll through George McGough Nature Park
George McGough Nature Park in Largo is a beautiful place to visit where you can take a stroll along the boardwalks and nature paths, and see some amazing birds of prey. The pandemic has taken a toll on fundraising here, as they have mouths to feed whether they are open to visitors or not. The park has stayed open, but the nature center is only open on weekends at this point.
George McGough Nature Park in Largo is a beautiful place to visit where you can take a stroll along the boardwalks and nature paths, and see some amazing birds of prey. The pandemic has taken a toll on fundraising here, as they have mouths to feed whether they are open to visitors or not. The park has stayed open, but the nature center is only open on weekends at this point.
James Museum welcoming visitors back
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg is back open. They refer to it as 26,000 square feet of calm. Here, there is plenty of room to both stay socially distant and also enjoy some incredible paintings and sculptures. You will be required to wear a mask and they will check temperatures as guests enter.
James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg is back open. They refer to it as 26,000 square feet of calm. Here, there is plenty of room to both stay socially distant and also enjoy some incredible paintings and sculptures. You will be required to wear a mask and they will check temperatures as guests enter.
Busch Gardens welcomes baby giraffe just in time for World Giraffe Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby giraffe into the world on Friday. The male calf is the third baby born to Bea, a 14-year-old reticulated giraffe. She gave birth to Binty in 2014 and Amani in 2015.
Mural tour offers glimpse at Tampa’s unique culture
If being inside a museum isn't your thing, but seeing interesting art is, then the Tampa Mural Art scene may be for you.
If being inside a museum isn't your thing, but seeing interesting art is, then the Tampa Mural Art scene may be for you.
Dunedin Fine Art Center reopens with the “Art of Social Distancing” exhibit
At the beginning of June, the Dunedin Fine Art Center welcomed back visitors for the first time in three months.
At the beginning of June, the Dunedin Fine Art Center welcomed back visitors for the first time in three months.
E.G. Simmons Conservation Park offers beautiful views, camping, fishing, waterway access
Hillsborough County opened all of its conservation parks this past week allowing residents more space to stretch out and enjoy time outdoors.
Hillsborough County opened all of its conservation parks this past week allowing residents more space to stretch out and enjoy time outdoors.
Imagine Museum goes high-tech
When you step into the Imagine Museum in St. Pete, it can feel like you?re stepping out of this world with some of their pieces. And now they?ve taken that to the next level through the use of augmented reality.
When you step into the Imagine Museum in St. Pete, it can feel like you?re stepping out of this world with some of their pieces. And now they?ve taken that to the next level through the use of augmented reality.
Lakeland retirement community receives overwhelming response to pen pal request
A Lakeland retirement community is receiving more than 400 cards, letters and presents a day after putting out a call for pen pals.
A Lakeland retirement community is receiving more than 400 cards, letters and presents a day after putting out a call for pen pals.
Disabled veterans dive to clean Pinellas County underwater war memorial
Disabled veterans from Arizona traveled to Clearwater, Florida, on June 17 to help clean an underwater war memorial.
Disabled veterans from Arizona traveled to Clearwater, Florida, on June 17 to help clean an underwater war memorial.
Nik Wallenda hosting final weekend of drive-in daredevil show
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Sarasota-native Nik Wallenda has been keeping people on the edge of their seats for years now with his high-wire act. He’s walked a wire across an active volcano, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls -- just to name a few.
Last weekend for drive-in 'daredevil' show in Sarasota
There's no tent or bleachers, but people can watch world-famous daredevils performing together from the comfort of their cars. 'Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally' will be in Sarasota for one final weekend.
There's no tent or bleachers, but people can watch world-famous daredevils performing together from the comfort of their cars. 'Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally' will be in Sarasota for one final weekend.
New St. Pete Pier will officially open July 6
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
After years of designs, construction, and delays, the new St. Pete Pier finally has an opening date. The Pier District and new pier will officially open to residents and visitors at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
Summer camps return at Dunedin Fine Art Center
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is back open, and moving forward with classes, camps and exhibits. The DFAC is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to broaden their horizons or take up a new craft.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is back open, and moving forward with classes, camps and exhibits. The DFAC is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to broaden their horizons or take up a new craft.
After 60 years, Stepp's Towing still rolling strong
It started with one man and one truck. But the towing business hooked a local family, and 60 years later, it’s an empire.
It started with one man and one truck. But the towing business hooked a local family, and 60 years later, it’s an empire.
Lightning's Community Heroes Program no longer on ice
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Since 2011, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny have been honoring outstanding community heroes during every home game and rewarding them with $50,000 checks. During the COVID-19 shutdown, the program was put on hold, but even with millions in lost revenues from no games, the Viniks’ generosity is flourishing.
Clearwater's summer camps are underway
In this COVID-era we are living in, it?s been difficult for parents to secure summer camps for their kids. Clearwater is moving forward with their camps, but with some changes, as you might imagine.
In this COVID-era we are living in, it?s been difficult for parents to secure summer camps for their kids. Clearwater is moving forward with their camps, but with some changes, as you might imagine.