An endangered Bornean orangutan birth at Florida’s Busch Gardens

Cheetah Hunt rollercoaster at Busch Gardens, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS At Florida’s Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, an endangered Bornean orangutan newborn has entered the world. The young orangutan, which weighed slightly over three pounds (1.3 kilograms), was delivered by cesarean section on Saturday, according to park officials. After her surgery, Luna, the

If you recycle Gasparilla beads, you can get cheap entry to the Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium entrance – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin According to the City of Tampa, it is crucial to keep beads and other non-biodegradable objects out of Tampa’s waterways because they endanger marine life and the ecosystem.  According to Florida Statute 403.413, it is forbidden to throw beads into the water. By

There will be thrill rides, fried burritos, a cycling circus, and Pop Rock pickles at the 2024 Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore One of the most well-liked occasions in the entire Sunshine State is the Florida State Fair. The official return dates are February 8–19, and tickets are currently available. It is loved by locals in the Tampa area who can’t wait to ride exhilarating attractions, indulge in

Three Florida cities were included in the list of “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” report

St. Armands Circle Sarasota, FL Lido Key Aerial Drone – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Suncoast Aerials Recently, three cities in Florida were listed as some of the “best” places to live in the country. Money claimed that to determine the top 50 American cities, it considered factors including diversity, economic opportunity, and where people’s

Tampa International Airport is the starting point for Florida’s first air taxi test flight

Air taxi flies out of TPA (not pictured) – Pictured: Tampa International Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock The first-ever air taxi test flight in Florida took place on Thursday at Tampa International Airport, possibly opening the door for the state’s future public transportation system. The demonstration of the volocopter at TPA was also

Tampa hits big on Top 100 Places to Dine in Florida Yelp list

Yelp App – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by dennizn The Tampa Bay region is becoming well-known in Florida’s culinary world. A stunning 22 neighborhood restaurants made the list of the Top 100 Places to Dine in Florida 2023 that Yelp published on Tuesday. The No. 2 slot went to Tikka Indian Food in Venice, barely

This Florida gem is the Sunshine State’s oldest restaurant!

A look inside the interior of Columbia restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sharkshock In addition to being the oldest restaurant in Florida, The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City also has the title of largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. opened the Columbia Restaurant in 1905, and it has

2023 Gasparilla Festival brings thousands of visitors to Tampa, Florida

Pirate raid boats in the water with a view of the city of Tampa during Gasparilla Festival – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Yes I Shoot Models Arrrgh! The 2023 Gasparilla Pirate Festival is over in a flash and numerous scallywags flocked to Tampa’s streets to take advantage of the bonanza. On Saturday, more than

Everything to know about the Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore Tampa has been home to the Florida State Fair since 1915. The fair is a collection of the Sunshine State’s best agricultural achievements, the U.S.’s largest midway, and all things deep-fried. The fair opens on Thursday and runs through Feb. 21. Florida’s mild weather usually makes