Bay Area Best: Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
It was 1957 and Rob Hamilton was only six years old. ?Still, he vividly remembers his first visit to Anna Maria Island Beach Caf?. It's this week's Bay Area Best.
It was 1957 and Rob Hamilton was only six years old. ?Still, he vividly remembers his first visit to Anna Maria Island Beach Caf?. It's this week's Bay Area Best.
Bay Area Best: Mr. Pastrami
Mr. Pastrami in New Port Richey is a Brooklyn-style deli owned by native Brooklynites who have been in the restaurant biz for more than thirty years. While their story is a good one, it?s not what drew FOX 13 viewers AnneMarie and Ron Nece to the spot; it was the food.
Mr. Pastrami in New Port Richey is a Brooklyn-style deli owned by native Brooklynites who have been in the restaurant biz for more than thirty years. While their story is a good one, it?s not what drew FOX 13 viewers AnneMarie and Ron Nece to the spot; it was the food.
One Tank Trip: Solomon's Castle
Off the beaten path in the southwest corner of Hardee County, you'll find one man's vision of a castle in the middle of the Florida swamps. In 1970, Howard Solomon purchased 90 acres of swampland in Ona, and began transforming it into a real kingdom for his family: Solomon?s Castle.?
Off the beaten path in the southwest corner of Hardee County, you'll find one man's vision of a castle in the middle of the Florida swamps. In 1970, Howard Solomon purchased 90 acres of swampland in Ona, and began transforming it into a real kingdom for his family: Solomon?s Castle.?
From 1985: First St. Petersburg Grand Prix
Pulse 13's Larry Elliston covered the first-ever race through the streets of downtown St. Pete, the SCCA Trans-Am Series St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Originally aired November 3, 1985.
Pulse 13's Larry Elliston covered the first-ever race through the streets of downtown St. Pete, the SCCA Trans-Am Series St. Petersburg Grand Prix. Originally aired November 3, 1985.
Bay Area Best: Mission BBQ honors Bay Area veterans
In his quest for the Bay Area?s best, Chip Brewster headed to Mission BBQ. While there are dozens of locations of this franchise, the Brandon restaurant is a particularly special place for at least one local mom.
In his quest for the Bay Area?s best, Chip Brewster headed to Mission BBQ. While there are dozens of locations of this franchise, the Brandon restaurant is a particularly special place for at least one local mom.
Recipe: Shrimp lumpia
Lumpia is another name for a Filipino-style egg roll, and is this week's Good Day Gourmet.
Lumpia is another name for a Filipino-style egg roll, and is this week's Good Day Gourmet.
FOX 13 investigation inspires bill to support disabled first responders
Florida voters gave disabled first responders a tax break. Then a Fox 13 investigation found state lawmakers added exclusions that disqualify many who need help the most. Now state lawmakers are responding to our reports with legislation to lift the restrictions and grant the tax relief as written on the ballot.
Florida voters gave disabled first responders a tax break. Then a Fox 13 investigation found state lawmakers added exclusions that disqualify many who need help the most. Now state lawmakers are responding to our reports with legislation to lift the restrictions and grant the tax relief as written on the ballot.
Brick Street Farms is a hidden gem producing fresh food
Tampa Bay is full of hidden gems, and even hidden farms.
Tampa Bay is full of hidden gems, and even hidden farms.
Sarasota's Ca' d'Zan is filled with architectural beauty, and a great love story
Circus magnates John and Mable Ringling spared no expense building their dream home in Sarasota in 1926, and the Ca' d'Zan is nothing short of an architectural masterpiece.
Circus magnates John and Mable Ringling spared no expense building their dream home in Sarasota in 1926, and the Ca' d'Zan is nothing short of an architectural masterpiece.
Pup transfixed by emotional scene in the Lion King
The Lion King is many people’s favorite Disney movie, and it seems like it’s Luna’s favorite, too.
The Lion King is many people’s favorite Disney movie, and it seems like it’s Luna’s favorite, too.
Florida votes, rejected for arriving too late, were mailed days or weeks before election
After last year's election, a judge called Florida the laughing stock of the world. As FOX 13 took a closer look at voting records, we found even more problems.
After last year's election, a judge called Florida the laughing stock of the world. As FOX 13 took a closer look at voting records, we found even more problems.
Tampa lottery winner gives millions to fund education programs
A Tampa lottery winner is following through on his promise to give back toward education.
A Tampa lottery winner is following through on his promise to give back toward education.
Massive fever of cownose rays spotted off St. Pete
A fever of cownose rays was spotted in waters off St. Petersburg, Florida this weekend. A drone captured video of the fever as it migrated through the area.
A fever of cownose rays was spotted in waters off St. Petersburg, Florida this weekend. A drone captured video of the fever as it migrated through the area.
Attention crab lovers, Harpoon Harry's has finally opened
The Tampa Convention Center's newest addition has seafood lovers taking notice. Harpoon Harry's officially opened its doors Wednesday.
The Tampa Convention Center's newest addition has seafood lovers taking notice. Harpoon Harry's officially opened its doors Wednesday.
Woman is first openly autistic person to practice law in Florida
At 3, Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism and doctors thought she may never be able to work a minimum wage job or live on her own. Last month, she became the first openly autistic person to be admitted to the Florida Bar.
At 3, Haley Moss was diagnosed with autism and doctors thought she may never be able to work a minimum wage job or live on her own. Last month, she became the first openly autistic person to be admitted to the Florida Bar.
Thrill seekers prepare: Florida's tallest launch roller coaster, Tigris, is almost ready
Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster is almost ready to, well, launch.
Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster is almost ready to, well, launch.
Sweet Blossom farm is where dozens of alpacas roam -- each with their own personality
Maybe it’s their funny faces, or the adorable way their mouths move when they chew, but there’s something about the alpaca that's both laughable and lovable.
Maybe it’s their funny faces, or the adorable way their mouths move when they chew, but there’s something about the alpaca that's both laughable and lovable.
Bobcat chases squirrel on top of Punta Gorda patio
Cats are notorious for climbing things, but this was no ordinary cat. Michelle Kloese captured video of a bobcat on top of her home's screened-in patio in Punta Gorda on Sunday morning.
Cats are notorious for climbing things, but this was no ordinary cat. Michelle Kloese captured video of a bobcat on top of her home's screened-in patio in Punta Gorda on Sunday morning.
Newborn otter reunited with mother after becoming separated
A newborn baby otter became separated from its mother in California, but the pair happily reunited thanks to some human help.
A newborn baby otter became separated from its mother in California, but the pair happily reunited thanks to some human help.
Florida State Fair kicks off for 2019
It’s time for some deep-fried fun as the Florida State Fair opens for another year.
It’s time for some deep-fried fun as the Florida State Fair opens for another year.