Cypress Gardens, the state's first big theme park, reopens today with some big changes. ...more

March 29, 2009

Cypress Gardens, the state's first big theme park, reopens today. ...more

March 28, 2009

Lowry Park Zoo is back in good standing with the nation's premier accrediting agency for zoos and aquariums. ...more

March 28, 2009

Susan Williams lives among cattle ranches and a growing number of new homes. ...more

March 17, 2009

The Florida Wildlife Commission is tweaking its requirements for those who own exotic species, and Susan Williams is among a group pushing for neighborhood notification when people have exotic and dangerous species. ...more

March 13, 2009

This is the last weekend Cypress Gardens Adventure Park will be open until March. The park in Winter Haven closes Monday and will reopen in March without its ride or animal attractions, but with an expanded water park attraction. The move is being taken to ensure the park's long-term presence. About 200 employees will be laid off temporarily and will learn in the next few weeks whether they will be retained, park officials said last week. ...more

November 16, 2008

Cypress Gardens Adventure Park will close Monday and reopen in March without its ride or animal attractions. ...more

November 11, 2008

Cypress Gardens will close starting Nov. 17 and reopen in March with an expanded water park - but without its rides or animal attractions. ...more

November 10, 2008