C.A.R.E. Shelter Offers A Home And Hope For Abandoned And Neglected...
Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort Inc., also known as C.A.R.E., is a unique no-kill animal shelter in Ruskin. C.A.R.E. was established in 2001. It...
Florida Wildlife With Ali: Black Bears
Did you know that Florida is home to over 4,000 bears? That’s right, Florida black bears, a subspecies of the American black bear, are...
Protected Season For Bats In The Attic Ends Just In Time
Chances are if you have lived in the area for long, you know someone who has had to deal with a bat infestation and...
Pizza For Pets Finds Fur-ever Homes For Shelter Animals
By Anna Edlund
Local program Pizza for Pets advertises using flyers of adoptable animals within takeout orders in an attempt to save them from high-kill...
Lemonade Stand Reaches Nearly $90,000 In Donations For Animals In Need
By Ava Benedict
At only 11 years old, local resident Delanie Dennis has raised almost $90,000 for local pet charities — one cup of delicious...
Local Young Entrepreneur Opens Her Own Business
Madison DiSalvo is a fourth grader who lives in Valrico.
“I really love playing the violin and taking care of animals,” DiSalvo said. “One of...
Bring Along Your Furry Friend For A Meal Or Drink At...
By Sophia Walck
Looking for restaurants that welcome your pups in the area? Check out these local pet friendly places:
Ford’s Garage
Ford’s Garage offers...
‘Spring’ To Homosassa For A Unique Adventure
Many of our closest experiences with a Florida spring are drinking from a bottle of water, but Florida’s crystal-clear spring system, in the middle...
Family Offers Mini Friends Farm Visits To Bring Joy To Special...
By Ava Benedict
Nestled among the roads of Valrico is an expansive 4.3-acre property that is home not just to the Karnowski family, but also...
Florida Wildlife With Ali: Frogs
Rainy season is underway here in Florida, which means our amphibious wildlife friends will be out in full force enjoying the splendor. Amphibians are...











