Sarasota-based artist making waves with ocean inspired art
A simple gift for a friend has turned into a life-long passion for one Sarasota-based woman after she started a business focused on making waves out of resin.
St. Pete artist's work features wildlife native to the Tampa Bay area
Alyssa Marie’s passion for art has never wavered. The oil painter and muralist is based in St. Petersburg.
Bay Area veterans who bonded over spicy foods creates 'Redacted Hot Sauce'
Redacted Hot Sauce is located here in Tampa Bay.
Bay Area hairdresser turns salsa into side-hustle
A full-time hairdresser is chopping up more than just hair after opening a side-hustle salsa shop in Riverview.
‘Book Art and Other Oddities’ transforms pages from damaged books into works of art
For the past year, artist Lisa Bryant has been transforming pages from damaged books into works of art.
Wing-focused best friends bring the vibes to Tampa with a popping new event space
After starting out with a food truck on the streets of Tampa Bay in 2020, two best friends have come together over a common interest: Wings.
Graze in Tampa brings American fare menu to two locations
Graze is a diner-style restaurant in Tampa with two locations.
Bacon Egg'n Cheese brings New York-style breakfast sandwich to Tampa Bay area
Bacon Egg’n Cheese is a Tampa-based company making authentic, New York-style breakfast sandwiches.
St. Pete business giving local artists an opportunity to thrive
More than 100 local artists, makers and craftspeople are making a name for themselves thanks to a downtown St. Petersburg store.
Unique 'keepsake items' now being sold by Oldsmar craftsman
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Bake'n Babes serves up delicious desserts from Davis Islands bakery
Bake’n Babes is a Davis Islands bakery that serves over-the-top desserts and award-winning cookies. The shop itself is an explosion of pink with flowers, couches, cabinets and pillows.
Man known as a ‘loose cannon’ for homemade alcohol in Saudi Arabia opens Lakewood Ranch distillery
An award-winning distillery in Lakewood Ranch got its start from a chemical engineer who took matters into his own hands while living in Saudi Arabia, where alcohol is illegal.
Bay Area jeweler forced to re-build her business after Hurricane Helene damage
Long-time jeweler Jackie Kaufman is searching for answers after damage from Hurricane Helene forced her to put a pause on her jewelry design company operations.
Holmes Beach restaurant back open after flooding damage from Hurricane Helene
Duffy's Tavern in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island is now back open after flooding from Hurricane Helene forced the owners to close down.
Indian Rocks Beach seafood spot slammed with business after reopening following hurricanes
Keegan’s Seafood Grille in Indian Rocks Beach is a favorite seafood spot for both tourists and locals.
Bradenton Beach business owners band together after Hurricane Helene storm surge scooped up shop
The owner of a Bradenton Beach bagel shop is helping a fellow business owner stay afloat after she lost her ice cream store and bakery during Hurricane Helene.
Mad Beach Brewing Company 'brews' comeback after hurricanes
Mad Beach Brewing Company is located in the heart of John’s Pass in Madeira Beach. They’ve been in business for nine years and just reopened their doors nearly a month after Hurricane Helene forced them to close.
DI Coffee Bar on Davis Islands back in business after Milton
The DI Coffee Bar has been a staple on Davis Islands for 11 years.
St. Petersburg artist found passion for still life paintings: 'Beautiful domesticity'
Nancy Cohen is a local artist based in St. Petersburg. She describes herself as a classical oil painter that uses heavy shadows to create drama in her work.
Bay Area businesses get boost through sweet success of corporate gift-giving company
A St. Petersburg company is incorporating Bay Area products into the world of corporate gift-giving, boosting sales and exposure for local businesses.