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Super Bowl exposure 2 years ago set Bay Area restaurants up for continued success

Super Bowl exposure 2 years ago set Bay Area restaurants up for continued success

Tampa’s Super Bowl 55 game set the national spotlight on local businesses, and that exposure was transformative for two Tampa restaurants.

February 12
The Bodega Market bringing first corner store in years to Lakeland

The Bodega Market bringing first corner store in years to Lakeland

Lakeland is getting its first corner store in years with The Bodega Market opening this weekend. 

February 10
Sarasota designer's handbag to be raffled off during Super Bowl LVII events to help NFL Charities

Sarasota designer's handbag to be raffled off during Super Bowl LVII events to help NFL Charities

A Sarasota designer's handbags will be featured during Super Bowl LVII events, including one that will help NFL Charities. 

January 25
Family-owned company honored for 100 years of business in Pasco County

Family-owned company honored for 100 years of business in Pasco County

Pasco County's 100-year-old lumber company is being honored for reaching a full century in business.

January 13
New coffee shop to open in South Tampa with an inclusive mission

New coffee shop to open in South Tampa with an inclusive mission

A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.

January 5
Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students

Bay Area woman builds business out of being ‘second mom’ to college students

For many children, moving into a campus dorm to start college is a big chapter in adulthood as they leave their parents’ home for the first time. Now, a Bay Area woman has created a business to help ease the transition for children and their parents.

December 29, 2022
North Port small businesses work to rebound after Hurricane Ian impacts

North Port small businesses work to rebound after Hurricane Ian impacts

The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian. 

December 27, 2022
'It's a staple': St. Pete restaurant closes after 70 years in business

'It's a staple': St. Pete restaurant closes after 70 years in business

Munch’s Restaurant and Sundries is closing on December 30. The restaurant’s owner Larry Munch said his parents started the restaurant in 1952. He bought the restaurant in the 1990s and is now retiring.

December 21, 2022
Black Restaurant Week spotlights Tampa Bay area business

Black Restaurant Week spotlights Tampa Bay area business

There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.

November 17, 2022
Pet care business give boost to local non-profit serving heroes through service dogs

Pet care business give boost to local non-profit serving heroes through service dogs

Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.

November 11, 2022
USF to host supplier diversity event aimed at knocking down barriers for minority business owners

USF to host supplier diversity event aimed at knocking down barriers for minority business owners

It’s hard enough starting your own business, so the University of South Florida is hosting a supplier diversity event this week to knock down barrier for minority-owned businesses. 

October 25, 2022
Air Force veteran turns artisan soap making into Palmetto business

Air Force veteran turns artisan soap making into Palmetto business

Sol Soap is a small, handmade artisan soap company based in Palmetto, and it's run by a retired Air Force veteran. 

October 5, 2022
St. Pete restaurant owner shows pride for Ukraine with recent successes against Russia

St. Pete restaurant owner shows pride for Ukraine with recent successes against Russia

Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine. 

September 14, 2022
Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners

Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners

Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks. 

September 9, 2022
Former Lakeland mayor asks city for $800,000 to help small minority businesses

Former Lakeland mayor asks city for $800,000 to help small minority businesses

One of Lakeland's former mayors is asking the city for $800,000 to help small businesses owned by minorities and others.

August 25, 2022
Spectra Chrome in Clearwater makes items shine

Spectra Chrome in Clearwater makes items shine

Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome. 

August 23, 2022
New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids

New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids

A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase. 

August 19, 2022
First cat café in Tampa provides safe space for rescue cats in need of forever home

First cat café in Tampa provides safe space for rescue cats in need of forever home

Cats and Caffeine is Tampa's first cat café that provides rescued cats with a unique temporary foster home. The café fosters the kitties in the lounge providing them a safe space for their personalities to flourish. 

August 11, 2022
Florida small business owner sues Biden administration over race, gender quotas in infrastructure law

Florida small business owner sues Biden administration over race, gender quotas in infrastructure law

A Florida small business owner and immigrant from Romania is suing the Biden administration over race and gender quotas in the infrastructure law, passed last December.

July 23, 2022
Two family businesses destroyed in Tampa riots after George Floyd' death reopen

Two family businesses destroyed in Tampa riots after George Floyd' death reopen

The riots in Tampa that followed George Floyd’s death caused millions in property damage, and took an especially heavy toll on small, family-run businesses. 

June 3, 2022
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