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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.

Well-known writing coach Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute is known as many things – teacher, author, musician – and no matter what he does, he pours his heart into it.

Looking to experience some holiday magic, Tampa Bay-style?

Looking to experience some holiday magic, Tampa Bay-style?

Dogs experience stress just like humans. They feel a wide range of emotions, including fear and anxiety, and express these emotions through a variety of verbal and physical cues.

As you’re searching Pinterest and celebrity cookbooks to find new recipes for Thanksgiving dinner, don’t forget that some of your friends and family may have a gluten intolerance.

Stefani Beddingfield, owner of Inkwood Books, has moved her independent bookstore to the vibrant Tampa Heights area.

Babies can be stressful. They cry. They get irritated. It can be hard to figure out why.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park just welcomed the births of an Okapi calf and four red wolf pups – a milestone for the zoo and a good sign for two vulnerable species.

During the summer, about 10 cats are surrendered to SPCA Tampa Bay each day. With so many cats entering the shelter, there’s a significant need to find homes for them.

What’s better than baseball? Baseball with your best buddy. Dog Day at the Tampa Bay Rays is back, set for Sunday, Sept. 16, at Tropicana Field.

Blake and Lauren Segall of St. Petersburg had an idea for a new business, so they transformed a vintage 1966 Volkswagen bus into the Rollin’ Retro photo booth. They bring the bus to places like Green Bench Brewing and the St. Pete Indie Market, or events like weddings and corporate gatherings. (They offer the booth on weekends and evenings, since they have day jobs.)

It happens over and over. People snag amazing event tickets online – only to get to the gate and find out the tickets were fake.

Fresh herbs like oregano, basil, sage and rosemary are used to brighten all kinds of recipes, but buying them in the grocery store can get expensive.

Parents in search of savings on back-to-school shopping should wait for the three-day, back-to-school sales tax holiday. This year’s sales tax holiday, which has been in place in Florida since 1998, lasts three days this year, and is set for Aug. 3-5.

Enjoy the perks of living in Florida, and consider purchasing an annual Florida resident pass to one of the area’s theme parks.

Scalloping is a quintessential summer activity in west-central Florida, as locals flock north to Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties to pluck the sweet mollusks from the seagrass.

Prekindergarten provides children with the tools they need to succeed in kindergarten. Florida’s free Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) covers the cost of half the school day, but leaves families to provide care before and after the program, or arrange transportation for their child.

Next time you’re walking in a park, notice how you move through the space and interact with people you pass. Outdoor areas are becoming engaging social scenes, and you may not realize it’s by design.

Last week, Merriam-Webster added 850 new words to its online dictionary. As a former journalist and self-proclaimed word nerd, I always look forward to this annual occurrence.

We have a new look. You may have noticed our new e-newsletter design last edition, but did you also check out our new website?

International Women’s Day recognizes social, economic and political accomplishments of women across the globe March 8.

Roll out the red carpet and grab your film-buff friends for Hollywood’s biggest night. The star-studded Academy Awards ceremony airs March 4 at 8 p.m. If you are hosting your own viewing party, make it an award-winning night to remember:

WEDU PBS is bringing all of your children’s favorite characters to the Florida State Fair.

The Hall on Franklin in Tampa Heights has been drawing crowds since it opened last fall. How it works: You can order food and drinks from seven providers who offer everything from grouper BLTs, to waffle fry nachos, to tuna poke bowls.

The holidays are filled with family, friends, fun – and food. If, like most, you enjoyed too much of the latter, here’s how to detoxify your system:

As the weather gets chilly, follow these tips to make sure your home is ready for the shift to cooler weather:

The start of a new season is always a good time to perform routine home maintenance. Follow these steps to get your home in top shape for fall:

Cutting 8 inches off your hair may seem extreme, but for me, it held a special meaning.

February is American Heart Month, and while many efforts focus on Go Red For Women, heart health is important for everyone.