The day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of fighting in World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. Today it honors American veterans of all wars, and few places have closer military ties than Tampa.
Airport police, TSA officers, employees and volunteers saw off veterans leaving TPA on the Florida Elks Association's annual Parade of Heroes trip, according to the airport.
Tampa Catholic High School plans a 'First Look' opening of the Bellini Center for the Arts on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to a Diocese of St. Petersburg advisory.
Ahead of Thanksgiving travel, the ASPCA advises practice drives, a secured crate or harness, current ID and rabies records, a pet travel kit, and never leaving a pet alone in a parked car.
The Florida Aquarium will give free admission to active-duty, veteran, retired, reservist, National Guard and honorably or medically discharged service members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a valid military ID or DD Form 214 at the ticket window.