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Dunedin's 'Hope Spot Festival' promotes ocean conservation in February

The idea is to protect the ocean in the same way that we protect the land.

By Jennifer Ring

Jan 26, 2023

Will Dunedin host its first zero-waste event? That’s the question as Blue-Green Connections prepares for its third annual Hope Spot Festival in Edgewater Park on Saturday, Feb. 11 .

“Mission Blue” on Netflix follows Dunedin resident oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle as she works to conserve our oceans.

'We can’t get that land back': Residents and environmentalists oppose Largo’s Referendum 2

Voters could open the door for a developer who seeks to build a water park next to Largo Central Park Nature Preserve.

By Arielle Stevenson
Nov 2, 2022
After public outcry, Tampa leaders call for ‘radical restart’ with ‘PURE’ wastewater plans

City council members all expressed either doubt or complete disapproval of PURE as a whole.

By Ray Roa
Sep 16, 2022
Gulfport’s Capt. Barney Waterbury wonders about the future of Florida’s tree canopy

City Wilds.

By Amanda Hagood
Jan 19, 2021
The removal of St. Petersburg’s Granville banyan is a cautionary tale

Florida is the only place in North America where banyans are found.

By Arielle Stevenson
Aug 20, 2020
A pair of Florida panthers were filmed fighting in the wild for the first time ever

Then, in a strange and very Florida twist, a wild boar pops into the mix to fight the panthers.

By Colin Wolf
Apr 14, 2020
When it comes to enacting climate change initiatives, Tampa is struggling to catch up

“We have a lot of work to do. We’re the smoggiest city in the state.”

By Kelly Benjamin
Dec 17, 2019
A Florida city's ban on Styrofoam heads to the Supreme Court

Coral Gables approved a Styrofoam-ban ordinance in February 2016.

By News Service of Florida
Oct 22, 2019
As Florida tries to manage black bear population, a regulated hunt is now back on the table

The October 2015 hunt resulted in 304 bears being killed.

By News Service of Florida
Oct 9, 2019
Best Pay No Attention To What’s Behind The Curtain

Red Tide And Big Sugar

By Cathy Salustri
Sep 25, 2019
A new report says harmful algae blooms are on the rise in Florida and across the nation

Climate change is considered to be a major factor.

By Nano Riley
Aug 15, 2019
Wunderfarms in St. Pete is hosting a Seedling Day this Sunday

Time to get your hands dirty.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
Aug 14, 2019
Florida will double efforts to eliminate invasive pythons

The state already has allowed hunters to kill pythons at sites such as wildlife management areas and small-game hunting areas.

By News Service of Florida
Aug 8, 2019
Environmental activists will protest TECO's plans to bring fracked gas to Tampa

‘The People’s Shareholder Meeting’ is on Saturday.

By Ray Roa
Jun 12, 2019

$Environmental activists will protest TECO's plans to bring fracked gas to Tampa$
The Florida Aquarium is hosting a party for the Planet Beach Clean-Up this Saturday morning

Bring your kayak for maximum clean-up.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
May 29, 2019
Hop on your bike tomorrow for downtown Tampa's Bike to Work Ride & Rally

Ride through the streets with Mayor Jane Castor.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
May 22, 2019
Despite environmental concerns and protests, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill for new toll roads

Ron DeSantis' status as a "green" governor is officially up for debate.

By Xander Peters
May 17, 2019
Despite overwhelming environmental concerns, Florida lawmakers push through toll road expansion

Environmental groups have announced plans to fight the projects, which they say would lead to sprawl, harmful wildlife impacts and water pollution.

By Jim Turner
May 1, 2019
Tampa Bay Democrats Janet Cruz and Darryl Rouson just voted to pass Florida toll road expansion

The plan passed 37-1 on Wednesday.

By Ray Roa
Apr 25, 2019
Tampa Bay entrepreneur promotes a zero-waste lifestyle

Harmony Zero Waste Market promotes sustainability beyond recycling.

By Anna Bryson
Apr 18, 2019
Ditch your car for Earth Day, HART is letting you ride for free

Join in on the town hall meeting.

By Jenna Rimensnyder
Apr 18, 2019

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The Tampa Bay tours every new resident should do to truly call themselves a local

It may sound lame, but arguably the best way to learn the ins and outs a new town is to just bite…

By SofÃa GarcÃa Vargas, Tyana Rodgers

Mar 24, 2023

Pirate Water Taxi
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Reach countless attractions in downtown Tampa by riding the Pirate Water Taxi. With daily tours and 14 stops, you’ll be able to get to museums, restaurants, parks and more. Your ticket and wristband will allow you to hop on and off the taxi at any stop for unlimited rides, as well as give you discounts at a number of venues located along the route.

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A 600-square-foot cottage on Florida's Rainbow River is on the market for $1.4 million

An extremely tiny home a few paddles away from an extremely popular first magnitude freshwater spring is now for sale in Marion County.…

By CL Staff

Mar 24, 2023

A 600-square-foot cottage on Florida's Rainbow River is on the market for $1.4 million

20 Tampa Bay bars and restaurants competing at Margarita Wars 2023 (4/7)

The area's best bars and restaurants are battling it out for the title of Tampa Bay's Ultimate Margarita on Friday, April 7th,…

By CL Staff

Mar 23, 2023

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Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is selling her midcentury Florida home for $6 million

Lindsey Vonn, arguably one of the most accomplished woman downhill skiers of all time, is looking to sell her waterfront Florida house.…

By CL Staff

Mar 22, 2023

Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is selling her midcentury Florida home for $6 million

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