Lucky Duck Shop brings more than 250 unique types of rubber ducks to St. Pete
With The Lucky Duck Shop, Daniel Plonsky transformed his passion for the little, yellow, rubber ducks into a full-blown career and store.
Town 'n' Country boutique supplies the style
One of the few remaining custom-clothing boutiques in Tampa, Peaches and Pearls Boutique, sits on a corner in Town ‘n’ Country.
Seminole Heights family business offers Mexican food with a twist
Xtreme Tacos has been bringing authentic Mexican food to the Seminole Heights area since 2017. Chef Uzi Ramirez highlighted their authentic offerings for FOX 13 News.
Sarasota businesses along the coast begin reopening after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage.
SBA administrator tours Tampa Bay area as call grow for Congress to approve new funds
The head of the Small Business Administration visited several Tampa Bay area businesses damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms
Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.
Small businesses band together at Daydream Shop & Maker Space
To battle rising rents, 11 small businesses banded together to share the burden of bills. Each vendor has a sales space at Daydream Shop & Maker Space.
Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month
Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas.
St. Pete ranked among America’s biggest ‘boomtowns,’ small businesses hope to stay at the heart of city
St. Petersburg was just named one of America's top "Boomtowns" for mid-sized cities. While small business owners say the economic growth is good for business, they also want to make sure the "boom" doesn't ruin the character of St. Pete.
Newest food hall opens this fall in St. Pete
The newest food hall in the Tampa Bay area will open its doors this fall.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
National Small Business Week kicks off, Tampa ranked as '2nd Best Place to Start a Business'
They may be small, but they provide jobs to a huge chunk of Americans, with nearly half of the country employed by small businesses.
Foodie Labs brings in ghost kitchen hub to St. Pete takeout scene
A new way to do takeout is taking over major cities across the country.
U.S. seeing small business boom, benefiting buyers in Tampa Bay Area
There are 33 million small businesses in the U.S., making up 99% of all businesses in the nation.
Safety Harbor restaurant implements commission-based pay to grow and retain staff
A Safety Harbor restaurant co-owner and chef said a fundamental change in the business’ pay structure has helped its growth and his staff over the past year.
St. Pete chef who is deaf takes new approach to food truck orders
A new food truck in St. Petersburg has a different way of taking customers’ orders. Rather than telling the staff what you want, you fill out the menu.
St. Petersburg's shop local festival kicks off with hundreds of vendors
The 2023 Shopapalooza festival hosts a big weekend celebration for small businesses across the Tampa Bay Area.
Bay Area woman brings shareable closet of clothes to rent with Valhalla Resale
When Danielle Ferrari was starting her business, she had a goal in mind.
Black Restaurant Week showcases new, growing Blacked-owned eateries in Tampa
As more new restaurants line the streets of Tampa, the city is shining a spotlight on the Black-owned eateries on the food scene during Black Restaurant Week.