Lifestyle

Falls suffered by seniors are the leading cause of emergency calls in Pinellas County. In addition to injuries, falls have other negative consequences, including a loss of independence.

School’s out for summer, but it’s never too soon to find back-to-school deals for your kids.

Get ready to wear your dancing shoes: the Tampa Museum of Art is holding a Silent Disco. Silent Discos are parties where each participant gets headphones and chooses between different DJ channels. Everyone is dancing to the beat of their own music, but if the headphones come off, there’s no music at all.

Imagine seeing tiny organisms in the water lighting up like fireflies. I experienced this phenomenon in waters near Orlando, where bioluminescent microscopic algae live. Organisms with bioluminescence have the ability to naturally emit light.

A new, more convenient resource for animals and pet owners has opened in Palm Harbor. SPCA Tampa Bay’s Animal Resource Center, 34088 U.S. Highway 19 N, is now providing services in north Pinellas County.

Going to bars is a great way to spend time with friends and make new ones, and there’s a growing trend for that same camaraderie without the alcohol. Kava bars, which serve nonalcoholic drinks that are brewed like teas, are a fun alternative.

Fireworks are a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but accidents can happen quickly.

“Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither: Artists interpret the world of pets,” explores our relationship with our pets. Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave. in downtown St. Petersburg, created the exhibition after learning about the St. Pete PAWS initiative, which helps pets be happier, healthier and more welcome in the community.

New York Times best-selling author and Tampa Bay resident Michael Connelly will be honored at the TBBCA 2019 Impact Awards on Thursday, Oct. 10.

For seasoned Floridians who think they know all the hurricane preparation tips, check out the latest hurricane guide published by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council at TampaBayPrepares.org. There are tons of suggestions beyond peanut butter, bottled water and extra batteries.

During summer break, you may have more kids at home or have them for longer periods. Distractions and stressful situations can spell danger for kids. You can prevent accidents from happening to your family.

This summer, your idea of origami as just folded paper will be transformed at a new exhibition opening at the end of the month at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg.

As the snowbirds fly back north, locals can flock to restaurant deals. Tampa Bay Restaurant Week returns June 13-23, bringing foodies out in Tampa Bay to enjoy local eats, when the area has fewer tourists and restaurants are less crowded.

Local author and teacher Rob Sanders has written a children’s book about the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. It tells about police raiding a gay club and six days of protests and riots that followed. This led to to overturning regulations that penalized bars for serving suspected gay patrons.

Bikram is to yoga what Tae Bo is to kickboxing. You go into a heated room and sweat it out for 90 minutes.

Jet lag, the fatigue-inducing disruption of the body’s internal clock, can make or break a trip. Make the most of your next adventure by preventing jet lag’s effects on both your body and mind.

Soccer was an escape for Jordan Peloubet who grew up in the Arusha District of Tanzania.

Lorna Taylor, president and CEO of Premier Eye Care, will be honored as Patron of Culture & the Arts by Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture & the Arts.

Places that are fun for you can be stressful for your dog. The sights, sounds and smells are unfamiliar, which can cause anxiety for your pet.

Looking for a cool way to enjoy your morning coffee this summer? You no longer have to stop at one of your favorite local coffee shops for your daily iced coffee fix.

More than 50 pianos will become a public art show called Sing for Hope on display June 3-23 throughout New York City.

While you’re planning summer mini-vacations, consider visiting Sarasota. The sleepy downtown is now booming with things to do, but the arts scene remains a draw.

Ditch that boring “fresh linen” candle and create a unique DIY candle, like a “mimosa” scent using Champagne and orange zest oils, at The Candle Pour in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village.

I’d always wanted to see Lake Okeechobee, but I hadn’t made the time to visit despite living only a few hours away for nearly 20 years.

Tony Kerns was participating in a 5K in Safety Harbor when he collapsed in sudden cardiac arrest on Feb. 2. Luckily, a nurse running behind him immediately began to administer CPR. The Sunstar Paramedics special events team arrived within seconds and defibrillated Tony, which brought back a normal heart rhythm.

For Dustin Thomas, getting dentures from the St. Petersburg Free Clinic means feeling comfortable standing in front of a classroom.

Fans of locally grown produce at St. Petersburg’s Saturday Morning Market have a new way to get their fresh fix without traveling downtown every weekend.

Looking to explore new styles of art? You’ll want to check out St. Petersburg-based artist Adam Graham’s solo exhibition, “de/territories” at Studio@620.

How does a pad thai and chorizo dish come together? At Nitally’s in St. Pete, it’s simple – and delicious.

What better way to combat the approaching heat waves than with a fun and icy science experience? Here are a few simple and easy experiments that will keep your child engaged and learning this summer.