Swim With Manatees, Bucs Sign Nassib, Rare Chopper: Good News FL

FLORIDA — Good news stories from the past week included a Crystal River tour that lets you swim with manatees was chosen one of the top adventures in the world by Tripadvisor; the Bucs again signed Carl Nassib, the NFL's first openly gay player; the Florida Aquarium announced a $40-million expansion plan that will feature the first sea lion habitat on Florida's west coast; and a one-of-a-kind chopper is on display inside St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

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Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

Swimming With Manatees In FL Among Top World Adventures: Tripadvisor

The Explorida Manatee Swim Tour in Crystal River was voted No. 10, the only U.S.-based experience to make Tripadvisor's top 10 adventures.

Buccaneers Sign Carl Nassib, First Openly Gay NFL Player: Reports

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed outside linebacker Carl Nassib to a one-year contract Monday, according to multiple reports. Nassib, the first player on an active NFL roster to come out as gay, returns to the Buccaneers after a two-year stint with the Las Vegas Raiders.

$40M Expansion Includes Sea Lion, Puffin Habitats At Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium announced plans for a $40-million expansion plan that will feature the first sea lion habitat on Florida's west coast.

Custom Orange County Chopper On Display At St. Pete-Clearwater Airport

A one-of-a-kind chopper from the personal collection of Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum owner Keith Overton is now ond display in the baggage claim area at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

And here are a few more good news stories you may have missed:

• Wendell Krinn Magnet School Among 60 In U.S. To Receive Certification
• Curaleaf Teams Up With Feeding Tampa Bay To Help Community's Hungry
• OCC Founder To Unveil One-Of-A-Kind Chopper At International Airport
• New TGH Urgent Care Powered By Fast Track Opens At Starkey Ranch
• Top States For Business 2022: How Competitive Is Florida?
• Moffitt Cancer Center Expanding To South Hillsborough County

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