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Manasota Key residents concerned for community's future after devastating hurricanes

3 weeks ago | fox13news.com | Russell Rhodes |Corey Beckman

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process. What they're saying: "It’s just sad," said Diane Yeomans, who drives around Manasota Key in her golf cart. "You can't go to our state park. It's closed. You just need a place to go to get away from this stuff." Manasota Key is in the midst of a long recovery process after the 2024 hurricane season.
What's in a name: George Bean Parkway

2 months ago | fox13news.com | Alyse Zwick |Corey Beckman

Tampa International Airport is often named one of the best airports in the country, but why? The roadway that guides every passenger in and out of the airport holds the answer. It's called George Bean Parkway. "He was a very, very well-respected man in the aviation business, in the airport business specifically," says Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano. George Bean Parkway was named after a very well-respected man in the aviation business.
What's in a name: Courtney Campbell Causeway

2 months ago | fox13news.com | Alyse Zwick |Corey Beckman

It's 10 of the most beautiful miles in the Tampa Bay area. The Courtney Campbell "Scenic" Highway certainly lives up to its designation. But the causeway didn't always go by that name. The Courtney Campbell Causeway. The backstory: It was originally built as the Ben T. Davis Causeway. In the 1920s, Tampa businessman and engineer Ben T. Davis saw a business opportunity in upper Tampa Bay.
All-female krewe celebrates 25 years

Jan 16, 2025 | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

One week before any beads are flying on Bayshore Boulevard, the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe is putting the final touches on their float. "We've got everybody out here with us trying to prep, clean the float, get her organized and ready for the big parades," says Amanda Johnson, the krewe's director of floats. Who are the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe? The backstory: Founded in 2000, the all-female group is one of over 70 krewes in the area.
All-female krewe celebrates 25 years

Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Corey Beckman

The BriefSirens Gasparilla Krewe putting the final touches on their floatAll-female Krewe was founded in the 2000s. Krewe participates in five Tampa Bay parades every year. TAMPA - One week before any beads are flying on Bayshore Boulevard, the Sirens Gasparilla Krewe is putting the final touches on their float. "We've got everybody out here with us trying to prep, clean the float, get her organized and ready for the big parades," says Amanda Johnson, the krewe's director of floats.
Graze in Tampa brings American fare menu to two locations

Jan 15, 2025 | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

Graze is a diner-style restaurant in Tampa with two locations. "Most restaurants these days are trying to be more upscale, a little more cheffy, and they’re doing all this fancy stuff. I just want to give you a plate of food, make you happy, and then send you on your way," said Graze Owner Raymond Menendez. Big picture view: Graze describes their menu as American fare with everything from burgers and chicken sandwiches to rice bowls and mac and cheese.
Graze in Tampa brings American fare menu to two locations

Jan 15, 2025 | yahoo.com | Corey Beckman

Corey BeckmanWed, January 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM UTC1 min readGraze in Tampa brings American fare menu to two locationsThe BriefGraze is a diner-style restaurant in Tampa with locations at Armature Works and on Dale Mabry Highway. A highlight for many customers in the all-day-long breakfast menu. Every item on the menu is also made from scratch. TAMPA, Fla. - Graze is a diner-style restaurant in Tampa with two locations.
Bacon Egg'n Cheese brings New York-style breakfast sandwich to Tampa Bay area

Jan 9, 2025 | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

Bacon Egg’n Cheese is a Tampa-based company making authentic, New York-style breakfast sandwiches. Owners Karin and Paulina Araya moved to the Tampa Bay area from New York in 2022. "My husband would go to work and couldn’t find a fast breakfast spot on the go. I said, ‘I think you should open something up and give it a try,’" said Paulina.
Massive collection of world objects at the Florida Museum of Natural History on UF's campus

Nov 26, 2024 | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida has a massive collection of objects from around the world. "Every single specimen here has a story to tell," says Robert Robins, Ichthyology Collections Manager. If that's true, then this collection has 40 million stories to tell. That's how many items are held within the shelves, jars, and drawers of this collection, which is housed in multiple buildings on campus. "We have things that are from archeological sites.
Massive collection of world objects at the Florida Museum of Natural History on UF's campus

Nov 26, 2024 | yahoo.com | Corey Beckman

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida has a massive collection of objects from around the world. "Every single specimen here has a story to tell," says Robert Robins, Ichthyology Collections Manager. If that's true, then this collection has 40 million stories to tell. That's how many items are held within the shelves, jars, and drawers of this collection, which is housed in multiple buildings on campus.