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.

Holiday shopping up in Tampa Bay

Shoppers were more willing to open their wallets this holiday season.               

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.