Business owners worry as St. Pete officials revive plans to redevelop municipal marina
David Sockol has poured blood, sweat and tears into his St. Petersburg restaurant, Fresco’s, for the past two decades.
David Sockol has poured blood, sweat and tears into his St. Petersburg restaurant, Fresco’s, for the past two decades.
Vinyl is back: Browse more than 3 million records at Bananas in St. Pete
If you're over 50 years old, you may have had a record collection at one time, but now, those old LP's are back, and they are making new records. The younger generation is discovering music on vinyl.
If you're over 50 years old, you may have had a record collection at one time, but now, those old LP's are back, and they are making new records. The younger generation is discovering music on vinyl.
‘I'll be here’: Owner of Ernie's Custom Seat Covers determining next steps after devastating fire
Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire at Ernie’s Custom Seat Covers on Hillsborough Avenue just before 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire at Ernie’s Custom Seat Covers on Hillsborough Avenue just before 10 p.m. Wednesday.
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.
Tampa’s Super Bowl 55 game set the national spotlight on local businesses, and that exposure was transformative for two Tampa restaurants.
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.
Lakeland is getting its first corner store in years with The Bodega Market opening this weekend.
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.
A Sarasota designer's handbags will be featured during Super Bowl LVII events, including one that will help NFL Charities.
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.
Pasco County's 100-year-old lumber company is being honored for reaching a full century in business.
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.
A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.
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.
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.
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.
The City of North Port has about 2,000 small businesses and many of them are still on the rebound after Hurricane Ian.
'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.
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.
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.
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sol Soap is a small, handmade artisan soap company based in Palmetto, and it's run by a retired Air Force veteran.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of Lakeland's former mayors is asking the city for $800,000 to help small businesses owned by minorities and others.
Spectra Chrome in Clearwater makes items shine
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
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.
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.