Gasparilla 2020: What you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of pirates are expected to join the Gasparilla invasion of Tampa on Saturday.
Hundreds of thousands of pirates are expected to join the Gasparilla invasion of Tampa on Saturday.
The ship at the center of it all: A history of the Jose Gasparilla II
Docked in downtown Tampa, the Jose Gasparilla II is one of the most iconic parts of Gasparilla and a year-round reminder of Tampa’s biggest party and quirkiest tradition.
Docked in downtown Tampa, the Jose Gasparilla II is one of the most iconic parts of Gasparilla and a year-round reminder of Tampa’s biggest party and quirkiest tradition.
Charley goes back to (technical) class
Dr. Jakub Prokop welcomed Charley Belcher to Pinellas Technical College this morning. "We can fix anything, make you look good, and feed you too," he boasted.
Dr. Jakub Prokop welcomed Charley Belcher to Pinellas Technical College this morning. "We can fix anything, make you look good, and feed you too," he boasted.
Funeral home adopts Bernese mountain dog named Mochi to comfort grieving families
Mochi, a Bernese mountain dog puppy, will work funeral visitations when grieving families request her.
Mochi, a Bernese mountain dog puppy, will work funeral visitations when grieving families request her.
Single mom teaches daughter with cerebral palsy to walk in touching videos
A North Carolina mom was able to teach her 4-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy to walk on her own in a year.
A North Carolina mom was able to teach her 4-year-old daughter who has cerebral palsy to walk on her own in a year.
Students become teachers at Life University
Students at Lift University teach young adults with learning disabilities life skills so that they can become independent.�
Students at Lift University teach young adults with learning disabilities life skills so that they can become independent.�
Thank you for being a (puppet) friend
The Golden Girls are back -- as puppets. "That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody" is playing at the Straz Center this Sunday. Actors Ashley Brooke, who plays Sophia, and Erin Ulman, who plays Blanche, explained what fans of the show can expect from the puppet version.
The Golden Girls are back -- as puppets. "That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody" is playing at the Straz Center this Sunday. Actors Ashley Brooke, who plays Sophia, and Erin Ulman, who plays Blanche, explained what fans of the show can expect from the puppet version.
In this art class, go big or go home
This isn't your typical art class. At The 11th Orange art studio in Sarasota, it's all about painting large. You get to try painting a big mural, and don?t be shy with the color or creativity.
This isn't your typical art class. At The 11th Orange art studio in Sarasota, it's all about painting large. You get to try painting a big mural, and don?t be shy with the color or creativity.
Lift University helps young adults with disabilities become more independent
Students at Lift University teach young adults with learning disabilities life skills so that they can become independent.
Students at Lift University teach young adults with learning disabilities life skills so that they can become independent.
TECO debuts solar field 'lamb cam'
Sure, a lot of places call themselves a 'solar farm.' But this one really is a farm. Charley Belcher headed out to TECO's Big Bend Solar Farm in Apollo Beach to meet the sheep that keep the grass trimmed.
Sure, a lot of places call themselves a 'solar farm.' But this one really is a farm. Charley Belcher headed out to TECO's Big Bend Solar Farm in Apollo Beach to meet the sheep that keep the grass trimmed.
Baby’s hilarious reaction to first taste of ice cream goes viral
It was love at first bite for one 9-month-old who tried ice cream for the first time.
It was love at first bite for one 9-month-old who tried ice cream for the first time.
Sickles High School Orchestra makes history with national competition
The Sickles High School Orchestra is practicing to perform in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival Competition.
The Sickles High School Orchestra is practicing to perform in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival Competition.
She credits this Tampa coffee shop with helping keep her young
Mary Fabiano is 83 years old but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her, and she’s not shy about her age. How does she stay so spry? She gives full credit to Sips Specialty Coffee House.
Mary Fabiano is 83 years old but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her, and she’s not shy about her age. How does she stay so spry? She gives full credit to Sips Specialty Coffee House.
Bay Area Best - Sips Specialty Coffee House
Mary Fabiano is 83 years old but you wouldn?t know it by looking at her, and she?s not shy about her age. How does she stay so spry? She gives full credit to Sips Specialty Coffee House.
Mary Fabiano is 83 years old but you wouldn?t know it by looking at her, and she?s not shy about her age. How does she stay so spry? She gives full credit to Sips Specialty Coffee House.
Plant City company makes the country's only FAA-certified wooden propellers
From Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Plant City, Sensenich is the only manufacturer of FAA-certified wood propellers in the country.
From Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Plant City, Sensenich is the only manufacturer of FAA-certified wood propellers in the country.
Made in Tampa Bay: Sensenich Propellers
Sensenich Propellers is the only manufacturer of FAA-certified wooden propellers in the country and their artisans call Plant City home. From airboats to airplanes, these wooden masterpieces are ready to take flight.
Sensenich Propellers is the only manufacturer of FAA-certified wooden propellers in the country and their artisans call Plant City home. From airboats to airplanes, these wooden masterpieces are ready to take flight.
Try out the Florida State Fair's newest foods with the Fair Foodie Crawl
From a steak-and-egg sundae to cheesy sriracha funnel cake bites, the Florida State Fair is adding more than a dozen new fair foods to the classic favorites in 2020. And there's a new Fair Foodie Crawl just in time for Valentine's Day!
From a steak-and-egg sundae to cheesy sriracha funnel cake bites, the Florida State Fair is adding more than a dozen new fair foods to the classic favorites in 2020. And there's a new Fair Foodie Crawl just in time for Valentine's Day!
Dunedin has a huge exhibit of very small art
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is holding its 45th annual Miniature Art Show -- the Miniature Art Society of Florida?s annual competition. More than 800 works of art will be on display, including the society?s permanent collection of miniatures. Entries from around the world and across the country provide a wonderful diversity of subject matter and framing techniques. The show runs through February 9th.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center is holding its 45th annual Miniature Art Show -- the Miniature Art Society of Florida?s annual competition. More than 800 works of art will be on display, including the society?s permanent collection of miniatures. Entries from around the world and across the country provide a wonderful diversity of subject matter and framing techniques. The show runs through February 9th.
Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.
Adoptable dogs pictured on Motorworks Brewing lager cans
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.
Each passing day brings more dogs through the doors at Manatee County Animal Services, and the folks at Motorworks Brewing are launching a campaign to help. The Bradenton brewery has turned its beer cans into adoption fliers for shelter pets at the shelter.