Hillsborough County, Florida-- According to a recent release, Hillsborough County has partnered with the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida to assist local qualified businesses financially.

Economic Gardening is a concept developed to address the needs of growth-oriented small businesses to promote job creation and increase their sustainability.

Hillsborough County, Florida-- This Saturday, April 7, Cracker Country at the Florida State Fairgrounds celebrates the change in the seasons at their 1890's gathering that promises history and fun. 

Kids will play 19th century themed games, such as sack racing, hoop rolling and ring tossing, and also participate in churning butter and making rope- just as children from the 19th century did!

A tour of the rural homes and structures, such as the schoolhouse and blacksmith's workshop, provides education and excitement to all attendees.

Sarasota, Florida -- Saltwater fishing is popular in Florida, but this Saturday you might want to try a local pond or lake, because you won't need a license.

State wildlife officials have designated Saturday, April 7 as a license-free fishing day.

Picking your destination might be the hardest part of this decision, because Florida has more than 3 million acres of lakes, ponds and reservoirs and 12,000 miles of fishable rivers, streams and canals.

For tips on freshwater fishing click here.