Cristina Honors Animal Whisperer Husband For First Responder Friday

Cristina honors animal whisperer husband for First Responder Friday this week. Cristina's husband, Taylor, works for the Tampa Police Department. Taylor has worked there for 16 years. He currently works in the narcotics division.

Cristina told us that Taylor is a self proclaimed animal whisperer. She says, "He has brought home a couple cats. At this point, we have two cats and a dog. We adopt them out and get them checked out. But, yes, he's got away with animals. They love him, and he loves them just as much."

Congrats to Taylor as he receives a $100 Visa gift card from Crown Buick GMC . He also gets another $100 Visa gift card from Demesmin & Dover Law Firm.

Every Friday we honor a first responder in Tampa Bay. Do you have someone in your life that is a first responder? Someone that you admire, a relative, a friend? Whoever it is that you want to spotlight. We want to hear from you, and you can nominate someone right now by doing so HERE. The nomination process takes about five minutes. Once you nominate someone we will be in touch with you to schedule a call with you.

Where to buy the best boots in Tampa for concerts.  It's concert season, so you may be looking for the best boots in Tampa.  Its one of the staple pieces in an outfit when you're heading to a country show.  Boots go well with...everything.  Shorts, jeans, skirts, dresses.  Fashionably  acceptable to wear cowboy boots with pretty much anything.   Plus they are comfortable, easy to dance in and they keep your feet clean when you're out at shows.  Wearing boots can protect your feet from dirt, water and bugs like ants when you're at festivals out on the lawn too.  So it's important to add a pair of cowboy boots to your wardrobe.

We still have a ton of shows coming to Tampa in 2024, so you will have many chances to wear them.  We still have the biggest show of the summer coming.  Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll and Nate Smith will be here on July 11th and 12th.   A good pair of boots would be perfect to wear at this event, as it is sure to be a long day of partying.   Plus we have Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker (with Hootie and the Blowfish) shows booked at the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater.  Don't forget about Country Thunder, Pig Jig and Guitar Pull

You have many opportunities to wear those new boots this year.  Plus, there even could be new concerts added to the calendar too.

There are many boot brands and you probably have your favorite. Some of the brands to choose from are Ariat, Justin and Lucchese. There are also other brands like Tony Lama, Circle G and Corral.

I also find that local boutiques have really cute boots.  If you live near a small boutique, stop in there, you may find a super cute pair of boots.  More and more stores located in malls are now carrying cowboy boots, however, they are more for fashion.  Remember, the more you pay, the better the boot.  Do yourself a favor and get one really good pair.  You will have them forever and you will love them.

There are a few stores around Tampa Bay where you can find all the items you need to go to the concerts this year. Check out some of the stores below.

There are seven locations in the Tampa Bay. They claim to have the "largest work boot and cowboy boot selection in the state of Florida. So, wherever you are in Tampa Bay there is a Russell's nearby.

They have two location in Tampa. One on Hillsborough Ave. and one on Adamo Dr. They also have many stores all over the country. They carry everything you need for a country concert.

There is only one location and it is on 66th St. N. in Pinellas Park. They also carry many of the big name brands of boots and cowboy hats.