With beaches open, and outdoor face mask restrictions loosened, people were back at the beaches this Memorial Day, commemorating the holiday with friends and family.
For the first time in more than a year, the beaches in Tampa Bay are busy, and local businesses said they saw a huge boost they really need this Memorial Day weekend.
A Memorial Day service will take place in-person at Union Cemetery this year with COVID precautions in place beginning at 9 a.m. Organizers have been busy planning the event after putting together a..
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