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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The newest food hall in the Tampa Bay area will open its doors this fall.