Treasure Island working to help small businesses still recovering from hurricanes
Nearly five months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses are still working to rebuild.
Nearly five months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses are still working to rebuild.
Study finds 96% of restaurants tested are lying about the source of their shrimp
A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.
A study released this week found shrimp lovers in Tampa Bay may not be getting what they're paying for, with dozens of restaurants claiming to offer Gulf shrimp actually selling shrimp imported from overseas.
Manatee County family hoping to save Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after hurricane damage
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive damage from the hurricanes.
Pass-a-Grille beaches Paradise Grille reopens months after storms
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Monday was a moment 122 days in the making for Paradise Grille in Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Popular St. Pete Beach restaurant permanently closes after 35 years due to hurricane damage
Woody's Waterfront is closed for good after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage, which the owners say made it too expensive to rebuild.
Woody's Waterfront is closed for good after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage, which the owners say made it too expensive to rebuild.
Siesta Key area business are open for business after hurricanes
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
On Siesta Key, the sun is shining, and Village Café is getting ready to welcome a new year.
Holiday shopping up in Tampa Bay
Shoppers were more willing to open their wallets this holiday season.
Shoppers were more willing to open their wallets this holiday season.
Unique 'keepsake items' now being sold by Oldsmar craftsman
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Tampa Bay area third in the nation for new business applications this year
The Tampa Bay area has become a hot spot for new businesses, with tens of thousands of residents applying to start their own companies this year.
The Tampa Bay area has become a hot spot for new businesses, with tens of thousands of residents applying to start their own companies this year.
St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Shapapalooza brings on larger meaning this year for some small business owners
One of the largest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region is back in action at Vinoy Park this Thanksgiving weekend. More than 350 small businesses are showcasing their best creations to customers at the 14th annual Shopapalooza, hosted by LocalShops1.
One of the largest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region is back in action at Vinoy Park this Thanksgiving weekend. More than 350 small businesses are showcasing their best creations to customers at the 14th annual Shopapalooza, hosted by LocalShops1.
Tampa's 'Shop Local' encourages local Black Friday shopping
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains.
Support group offered for Bay Area beach businesses impacted by hurricanes
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Daytona Beach tattoo shop offering free tattoos for veterans on Monday: 'Tattoos are therapy'
Daytona Beach tattoo shop, Studio 21 Tattoo, will be holding a Veterans Day event on Monday, offering free tattoos to those who have served in the United States Military.
Daytona Beach tattoo shop, Studio 21 Tattoo, will be holding a Veterans Day event on Monday, offering free tattoos to those who have served in the United States Military.
Tarpon Springs businesses hoping for more visitors as they reopen after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Tarpon Springs businesses that have reopened after Hurricane Helene are pleading for more foot traffic as the community continues recovery efforts.
Tarpon Springs businesses that have reopened after Hurricane Helene are pleading for more foot traffic as the community continues recovery efforts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The head of the Small Business Administration visited several Tampa Bay area businesses damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.



















