Ringling Bros. Returns, Bloodhound Puppies, Jane Goodall: FL Good News

FLORIDA — Sandhill crane scares off gator, Ringling Bros. circus returns without animals, Jane Goodall will speak in Tampa, and bloodhound puppies have a nose for crime in Pinellas County.

See these good news stories and more on this week's Florida Patch sites.

Red Tide Advisory Lifted At All Sarasota County Beaches: Florida Department Of Health

The red tide health advisory in place at all 16 Sarasota County beaches since December has been lifted, Florida Department of Health said.

World-Renowned Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall To Speak In Tampa

The Florida Aquarium and Tampa Theatre will host Dr. Jane Goodall, who will also launch a youth conservation corps in Tampa.

Sandhill Crane Scares Off 8-Foot Gator In Sarasota Neighborhood: Watch

A Manatee County woman caught a showdown between a sandhill crane and an 8-foot alligator behind her home on camera.

Federal Grant To Help Reconnect Tampa Neighborhoods To Downtown

A 60-year-old boondoggle that cut off Tampa neighborhoods from downtown Tampa will be remedied with the help of a $5 million federal grant.

New Exhibit From Artist, Poet Focuses On Mindfulness, Self-Reflection

“Seven Sacred Pauses,” an exhibit from poet Teresa Carson and artist Leslie Butterfield, is on display at Art Advocates Gallery in Sarasota.

Bloodhound Puppies Already Proving They Have Nose For Crime

The Pinellas sheriff's office hasn't had K-9 bloodhound trackers since the 1960s, but soon it will have two of the powerful sniffers.

Dunedin Honors Muralist Tom Stovall At Dedication Of Water Tower Mural

Artist Tom Stovall spent about six months suspended 150 feet above ground painting the murals of a gopher tortoise and a sea turtle.

Tampa Airport's 1st Female Leaders Recall Breaking Barriers In A Male-Dominated Field

Adelaide Few, the first woman appointed to the Hillsborough Aviation Authority, is among the women being honored by Tampa International.

Ringling Bros. Circus Back Without Animal Acts, Announces Tour: Watch

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus announced a new North American tour — its first since 2017 — which won't feature any animal acts.

Tampa's Hyde Park Named One Of Best Places In America To Live By Niche

Hyde Park-Spanishtown Creek came in No. 4 on the list of best neighborhoods in the country.

Movie-Loving FL Couple Shares Love Of Film With Free Blockbuster

Similar to Little Free Libraries, Free Blockbusters let people share free DVDs and VHS tapes. There are two boxes in Florida, including one in St. Pete.

Tampa Bay's Largest Film Festival In 16th Year Runs March 23-26

The Gasparilla International Film Festival will screen 23 feature films and 50 short films including films by Tampa Bay directors.

Two Orphaned Manatees Taken In By Bradenton’s Bishop Museum

The Bishop Museum in Bradenton welcomed two orphaned manatees to its Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat on Friday.

Pups Have New Place To Play With Opening Of Friends Of Ybor Park

Here's why Tampa consistently earns top marks for being the most pet-friendly city in the country.