‘Sanding Ovations’ gravity-defying sculptures return to Treasure Island Beach
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The sands on Treasure Island came alive once again this weekend for the 16th annual Sanding Ovations, bringing a surreal open-air art gallery right to the shore. “The people see this and it’s something that they take with them the rest of their lives, so one of these pieces is […]
This Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Italian Eatery Serves Classics Locals Say Taste Just Like Home
Tucked on Central Ave in St. Pete, Florida, Il Ritorno proves that small footprint and big flavor can share the same plate without arguing. I slipped in on a weeknight and left with a grin, a full heart, and a phone full of blurry pasta photos. Locals swear the dishes...
Hillsborough County Announces Thanksgiving Week Closures and Service Adjustments
Residents of Hillsborough County, plan your Thanksgiving week accordingly—county offices and facilities are gearing up for a brief holiday hiatus. Hillsborough County has announced that all administrative offices and several facilities will close their doors next Thursday and Friday to celebrate the Thanksgiving...
Treasure Island rejects Thunderbird owners’ proposal
Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort will come down. That much is certain. When the demolition will occur, and what exactly will replace the nearly 70-year-old Gulfside hotel, are unknowns. City commissioners voted Wednesday to deny the Thunderbird’s owners, who bought the property in 2024, permission to...
Bay area aging center offers counseling as mental health diagnoses spike in seniors
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — With an increase in the number of senior citizens being diagnosed with mental health conditions, the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas wants those 60 and older to know free mental health counseling is available. “There's a lot of pressures that seniors are dealing with...
5 New (& Coming Soon) Hillsborough County Restaurants
From sprawling Spanish concepts in International Plaza to a new stationary food trucks, here are few new and coming soon businesses set to debut in the Tampa area. Click the "Read the article" link to dive deeper into each story. Now Open. Bowlish (Carrollwood) Address: 10420 N Dale Mabry Hwy,...
Tragedy Near The Skyway: Clearwater Woman Killed After Driver Falls Asleep At The Wheel
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – An early morning drive turned fatal on Sunday when a pickup truck drifted off Interstate 275, claiming the life of a Clearwater woman. The crash occurred just before 4:00 a.m. as a Chevy Colorado headed south toward the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. According to troopers, the 21-year-old driver from...
Man charged after drugs, cash seized from Tampa home
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they made a gang-related arrest this weekend after over 10 pounds of THC products were seized from a home in Tampa.
Tampa Bay foster mother provides safe space for young human trafficking survivors
TAMPA, Fla. — Karen Bowen is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving. The foster mom has been a caregiver to more than 300 kids over the years and many return for the holidays. “I want them to feel that this is home, no matter what,” said Bowen. “This is home.”
Where Can I Purchase High-Quality, Affordable Toys?
Every year, a generous business owner organizes a toy drive leading up to Christmas, donating all the collected toys to Cool Vibes Pub and Grub. With a demographic of older donors, they are given the option to donate money instead of toys. Previously, the organizer used to buy toys from Big Lots, but that's no longer...
