Two homes in Heritage Village become historic landmarks
On Saturday, Pinellas County officially designated the Plant-Sumner House and the House of Seven Gables as local historic landmarks.
On Saturday, Pinellas County officially designated the Plant-Sumner House and the House of Seven Gables as local historic landmarks.
Sarasota's Leonard Reid House celebrates 100 years as community beacon for African American history
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
A group of children and parrots fluttered about the Leonard Reid house on Thursday in Sarasota. The parrots helped bring history back to life for the next generation.
Tampa honors its ‘Rosa Parks’ who fought for her seat 36 years before Civil Rights Movement
Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress in Tampa named Hattie Wright staged her own act of defiance on a streetcar—a move that would eventually lead her to the Florida Supreme Court.
Long before the Montgomery bus boycott made Rosa Parks a household name, a 23-year-old laundress in Tampa named Hattie Wright staged her own act of defiance on a streetcar—a move that would eventually lead her to the Florida Supreme Court.
Presidents’ Day roots run deep in Tampa’s streets and history
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
New Tampa exhibit shines light on Black pioneers in horse racing: 'The Heart of the Turf'
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
Ybor City cigar factory home set for major restoration after getting 'Historic Landmark' designation
A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
A piece of Ybor City’s smoking history is getting a second life. The Nieto-Fuente House, a building that served as the original home of the Arturo Fuente Cigar Company, has been cleared for a massive restoration project that aims to bridge the gap between Ybor’s past and its modern future.
New ‘Tampa Bay Timeline’ exhibit explores 14,000 years of regional history
The Tampa Bay History Center unveiled its new Tampa Bay Timeline exhibit on Friday, offering guests a chronological journey through thousands of years of West Central Florida history.
The Tampa Bay History Center unveiled its new Tampa Bay Timeline exhibit on Friday, offering guests a chronological journey through thousands of years of West Central Florida history.
Lovers’ Oak: The history behind tree along Lake Morton that’s been around as long as the City of Lakeland
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous.
Historic Limona Cemetery in Brandon commemorates 150th anniversary: ‘Those are our ancestors’
A small community in unincorporated Hillsborough County is celebrating 150 years. Historians say Limona, FL, which is now known as Brandon, used to be a small community centered around a cemetery.
A small community in unincorporated Hillsborough County is celebrating 150 years. Historians say Limona, FL, which is now known as Brandon, used to be a small community centered around a cemetery.
Historic Mirasol apartments on Davis Islands up for hotel rezoning after hurricane damage
The Mirasol, one of the first buildings constructed on Davis Islands, is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building. Its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums.
The Mirasol, one of the first buildings constructed on Davis Islands, is currently a 58-unit upscale apartment building. Its new owners are asking the City of Tampa to approve a rezoning that would allow the property to be converted into a more than 110-room boutique hotel with additional condominiums.
Restoring historic Perfecto Garcia Cigar Factory
The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City. FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports.
The Robert F. Holsopple Company is restoring the old Perfecto-Garcia Cigar factory at 2808 N 16th St. in Ybor City. FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports.
Descent into the past: City of Mulberry unearths cold war era bomb shelter
Two weeks ago, a bomb shelter from the Cold War era was discovered off Route 60 in Mulberry.
Two weeks ago, a bomb shelter from the Cold War era was discovered off Route 60 in Mulberry.
Mama's offers memorable menu with some nostalgia on the side
Mama’s Kitchen invokes a special place for many people, as they recall sitting at the breakfast table while mom created waffles, pancakes or other succulent sweets.
Mama’s Kitchen invokes a special place for many people, as they recall sitting at the breakfast table while mom created waffles, pancakes or other succulent sweets.
Gasworx development to have three buildings named in honor of Ybor City history
Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface type.
Ybor City is known for its history, and now that history will be in boldface type.
$13M makeover set to transform St. Pete's historic Palladium Theater
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation.
The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, a cultural landmark since 1925, is set for a dramatic renovation.
Historic Anna Maria Island cottage makes its way to new location
Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.
Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.
Efforts underway to revive Crystal River Historic Cemetery from decades of flooding, neglect
Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery was established in 1884 as one of the area’s earliest burial sites for Black residents.
Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery was established in 1884 as one of the area’s earliest burial sites for Black residents.
Shrimpers for life: A Tampa legacy on the line
The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.
The Versaggi family has been a pillar of the Tampa shrimping industry for over a century, with four generations now dedicated to the business.
Florida Holocaust Museum reopens Tuesday. Here's a look at what's new
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
More than a year after closing for $8 million in upgrades, the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg officially reopened on Tuesday. Holocaust survivors and their families cut the ribbon on Tuesday.
Demolition of Tampa's Robles Park Village slated to make way for new mixed-income community
Robles Park Village, a low-income housing community in Tampa, is set to be demolished starting September 15.
Robles Park Village, a low-income housing community in Tampa, is set to be demolished starting September 15.