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Manatee Rescues, Hooters Turns 40, Beach On World List: FL Good News
Florida good news stories: record crowds anticipated for spring break, Serengeti Flyer launches at Busch Gardens, manatee red tide rescues.
FLORIDA — Hooters 40th anniversary, Serengeti Flyer launches at Bush Gardens, manatees sick from red tide rescued, Siesta Beach among the best in the world are just some of the good news stories this week on Florida Patch sites.
Jolley Trolley Launches Largest Hop-On, Hop-Off Brew Crawl
The crawl will include 20 stops breweries and entertainment venues from Clearwater Beach to Tarpon Springs.
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Record Crowds Anticipated At Tampa International Airport For Spring Break
This spring break at TPA is expected to be its busiest on record, with an average of 76,000 passengers on weekdays and 90,000 on weekends.
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Hooters Prepares For 40th Anniversary Celebration With 83-Cent Wings
Since opening in Clearwater in 1983, Hooters has become a popular culture icon, known around the world.
Video: Serengeti Flyer Takes Fans Of Thrill Rides To New Heights
Busch Gardens' Serengeti Flyer, which officially opened Monday, is receiving an enthusiastic thumbs up from thrill seekers.
$5M In Federal Funds Going To Clean Southern Solvents Superfund Site
A notorious Superfund site in North Tampa will receive cleanup funds as part of the Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure La
Manatees Sick From Red Tide Exposure Rescued In Southwest Florida: FWC
Three manatees thought to be sick from red tide were rescued in Southwest Florida over the past week, FL Fish & Wildlife Commission said.
African American History Taught By Freedom School At Sarasota Library
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History offers a free course on African American history for kids in Sarasota.
Sheep Wearing Diaper Found Wandering Around Bradenton Thursday: Police
In their latest animal encounter, officers found Ivory, a therapy lamb in a diaper, while patrolling the streets, Bradenton police said.
New Aldi Supermarket Opening Near Tyrone Square Mall: Report
A new Aldi store is coming to west St. Pete, opening in the former Hitchcock’s Green Market location in the Tyrone Mall area, a report said.
Trooper Who Prevented Skyway Bridge 10K Crash Honored: FHP
Trooper Schuck named Florida Highway Patrol’s Trooper of the Year for crashing into a drunk driver to protect Skyway Bridge 10K runners.
Siesta Beach Among Best Beaches In U.S., World: TripAdvisor
Sarasota’s Siesta Beach is the No. 2 beach in the United States for 2023 and ranked among the top 25 in the world, according to TripAdvisor.
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