Ringling Bros. Elephants Get Early Retirement

The creatures will leave the circus in May 2016.

Florida's 'Drunkest' Cities Revealed

Bradenton and Sarasota made RoadSnacks’ top 10 list.

UACDC Annual Gala Benefits University Area Youth

Fourth Annual Fundraiser Presented by Florida Hospital Tampa

ICYMI: Celebrate Snooty's Birthday Saturday

The world-record-holding manatee turns 67 July 21, but the party is set for Saturday.

Child Drowns At Disney World

The 3-year-old was separated from his parents.

Snooty Breaks World Record

The Florida celebrity is being recognized by the Guinness World Records.

Catch 'Carousel' On Stage This Weekend

The Manatee School for the Arts is playing host to the production.

ICYMI: Ringling Bros. Phasing Out Elephant Acts

The circus reportedly plans to stop using the creatures in its performances by 2018.

'Florida Man' Uncovered in New Film

The documentary puts a spotlight on the infamous, headline-making Sunshine State stereotype.

Watch: Bad Company Singer's Music Going to the Dogs

Brian Howe’s “Christmas” single benefits the Beagle Freedom Project.

New Year's Romance on the Piano

January 4, 2015, Sunday 4pm “New Year's Romance on the Piano” with world-acclaimed concert virtuoso, Eleonora Lvov.

Florida Woman Joins List of Bill Cosby Accusers

The Boca Raton nurse came forward Thursday.

JOE FLETCHER, Art Photographer, Will Exhibit "Gulf Coast Nature Photography" in January with Public Reception at Island Gallery West

JOE FLETCHER, Art Photographer Exhibits “Gulf Coast Nature Photography” in January with Public Reception on Jan. 9 at Island Gallery West

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: Find Out When the Holiday Classics Are On

Find out when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television in the Tampa Bay area this season.

Woodwinds will wow in first concert of Sarasota-Manatee Bach Festival

Special concert with oboist Adam De Sorgo, bassoonist Fernando Traba, cellist Christopher Schnell, Nicholas Arbolino and more.

PIER 22 is the best place to be for the Holiday Boat Parade on the Manatee River

Enjoy decorated lighted boats as they cruise past PIER 22.

Galleries On The Go: ART SHOW!

Thursday, November 13, 2014 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Snooty the Manatee Death Rumors Debunked

The South Florida Museum’s mascot is alive and well.

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Expands to include 15 Community Organizations

Sarasota Opera is the latest community organization to adopt 20:20 vision.

Italian Tenor to Perform Free Concert at the Open House of His Sarasota, Florida, Lakefront Home

Home Buyers Get More Than the Usual "Pitch"

Films for a Future: Gasland II

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota FL Wed, Nov 13, 7 pm - 9:30 pm

Visions from the Journey - Photography Show

Thursday, October 23at 5:00pm - 8:00pm in EDT https://www.facebook.com/events/758499077540800/

1st Annual Halloween Trick or Treat

Something curious is happening in the Village of the Arts! Find out what it is during the 1st Annual Halloween Trick or Treat

Create and Cabernet: Group Beginner Painting Lessons

http://www.canvaszoo.com/create/​

Think Pink and Tie One On in the Village of the Arts for First Friday and Saturday!

Think Pink and Tie one on in the Village of the Arts for First Friday and Saturday! Come on out this weekend!

ICYMI: Tampa Bay Museums Offer Free Admission Saturday

The museums are taking part in the Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live event.

Join us! Audubon Trip to "Wings & Wildflowers Festival" near Apopka, FL

This award-winning festival is popular due to its exciting field trips to birding hotspots, famous speakers, & variety of exhibitors.

The Red Rose Parlour Theatre Performs "The Language of Love" at the South Manatee Library

Performance Ponders what it truly means to love for a lifetime.

ICYMI: Panthers' Graham Gano Shoves Band Member

He pushed the Bethune-Cookman trombone player out of his way during the Sept. 7 game against the Bucs.

Tattoos, Dolphins and Wine: Weekend Events

Find out what’s going on in the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

Weekend Events: 'Little Shop,' Farmers Markets and The Wiggles

From beer tastings to children’s concerts, there’s a lot going on in Tampa Bay this weekend.

Sarasota Medieval Fair Returns in November

Live the majesty and madness of knights, jesters, minstrels, belly dancers, wenches, and sword swingers! Watch the full contact jousts!

What's on Your Tampa Bay Bucket List?

A new book offers up a bucket list of things to do in the Tampa Bay area. We want to hear what would be on your list.

Nominate Your Hero for a Chance to Win

Your coach, mentor or all-around hero could win a prize package courtesy of Patch, but time is running out to enter.

Tampa's 'Old Hitler' Spotlighted During Shark Week

An episode featuring the Bay area’s legendary hammerhead will debut Monday at 10 p.m. during Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week.”

Sarasota County Suing Local Film Company

The county says the film production company didn’t hold up its bargain to bring jobs to the area.

Celebrating Clearwater's Centennial

We invite you to come and Meet & Greet may of the Artists at Westfield Countryside Mall between 4PM -- 7PM on Thursday, July 31st.

"Civil War Solder: Patriotic, Comic, and Sentimental Songs of Both Sides"

The 97th Regimental String Band will present "Civil War Soldier: Patriotic, Comic, and Sentimental Songs of Both Sides."

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.