Black entrepreneurs find success at St. Petersburg's 1Pier
Along the St. Petersburg pier, you'll find several kiosks where entrepreneurs sell their products. But then there's 1Pier, a kiosk of nine entrepreneurs, all African-American women with different businesses, banding together.
Along the St. Petersburg pier, you'll find several kiosks where entrepreneurs sell their products. But then there's 1Pier, a kiosk of nine entrepreneurs, all African-American women with different businesses, banding together.
Black-owned businesses get boost from dedicated bus tour
Candy Lowe is leading a group on a shopping spree throughout Tampa, stopping at businesses owned and operated by African Americans.
Candy Lowe is leading a group on a shopping spree throughout Tampa, stopping at businesses owned and operated by African Americans.
Bay Area oyster farmers building back Florida's aquaculture industry
A Bay Area couple is working to build back Florida's oyster industry after the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery was shut down. They now manage the first aquaculture oyster farm in the history of Tampa Bay.
A Bay Area couple is working to build back Florida's oyster industry after the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery was shut down. They now manage the first aquaculture oyster farm in the history of Tampa Bay.
Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Tampa restaurant highlighted by Pepsi 'Dig in' ad campaign
A Tampa restaurant was featured in a Pepsi ad during an NFL game last weekend, and it won’t be the last time the eatery is in the national spotlight.
A Tampa restaurant was featured in a Pepsi ad during an NFL game last weekend, and it won’t be the last time the eatery is in the national spotlight.
Sarasota's Nutty Girl bagging up gluten-free goodies for the plant-based lifestyle
Molly Moore is the owner and founder of Nutty Girl by Molly. The company makes various vegan, gluten-free products made with nuts.
Molly Moore is the owner and founder of Nutty Girl by Molly. The company makes various vegan, gluten-free products made with nuts.
Businesses hopeful second round of PPP loans will keep them afloat
The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.
The new coronavirus relief package comes with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for small business owners, who hope they can stay afloat with and end to the pandemic in view as vaccines are distributed.
Houseplants for every lifestyle shipped from Yuravine Bros. in South Tampa
If you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, a plant could be what you’re looking for.
If you’re looking for a special gift for the person who has everything, a plant could be what you’re looking for.
New Riverview eatery featured by national Black Restaurant Week campaign
A national campaign to celebrate Black-owned restaurants is finding gems in Florida for the first time, featuring several Tampa Bay area eateries during Black Restaurant Week.
A national campaign to celebrate Black-owned restaurants is finding gems in Florida for the first time, featuring several Tampa Bay area eateries during Black Restaurant Week.
'The Catch' is now a shirt, thanks to St. Pete entrepreneur's latest effort
It’s the play that everyone’s been talking about today: Manny Margot’s snag from the Rays’ ALCS Game Two win over Houston. Now, a local clothing designer is making sure that iconic catch is never forgotten.
It’s the play that everyone’s been talking about today: Manny Margot’s snag from the Rays’ ALCS Game Two win over Houston. Now, a local clothing designer is making sure that iconic catch is never forgotten.
Founders of Mr. Empanada made their own American dream into reality
The story of a name known across Tampa had a small beginning. A young boy's dream became Tampa's own Mr. Empanada.
The story of a name known across Tampa had a small beginning. A young boy's dream became Tampa's own Mr. Empanada.
Sarasota ice cream truck owner faces rocky road over code violation
Its vibrant colors and signs of sweet treats are enough to draw anyone to the 'Chill Mobile' in Sarasota.
Its vibrant colors and signs of sweet treats are enough to draw anyone to the 'Chill Mobile' in Sarasota.
Instagram helps entrepreneur connect with customers
Adi Arezzini found her passion for wellness while serving in the Israel army as a fitness instructor. But she never thought she's be running her own business.
Adi Arezzini found her passion for wellness while serving in the Israel army as a fitness instructor. But she never thought she's be running her own business.
From stay-at-home mom to DIY royalty, Lithia woman turns home into social media masterpiece
From wallpaper to decorative trim and light fixtures to ceiling beams, Lindsay Dean is a DIY master in her Lithia home. It's loaded with projects Chip and Joanna Gaines would even ogle at.
From wallpaper to decorative trim and light fixtures to ceiling beams, Lindsay Dean is a DIY master in her Lithia home. It's loaded with projects Chip and Joanna Gaines would even ogle at.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Landlords lay off staff, run late on mortgage payments after months without rental income
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
St. Petersburg Distillery keeps spirits high using Florida sugar, citrus
The St. Petersburg Distillery is a family-owned operation that’s been producing craft spirits in Pinellas County since 2014.
The St. Petersburg Distillery is a family-owned operation that’s been producing craft spirits in Pinellas County since 2014.
Florida brewers beg governor for help to allow customers back
Tuesday, hundreds of breweries and their supporters posted a letter to the governor on social media, urging the state to work with them and to allow them to open for on-site consumption.
Tuesday, hundreds of breweries and their supporters posted a letter to the governor on social media, urging the state to work with them and to allow them to open for on-site consumption.
Phased reopening becomes yo-yo for businesses told to close a second time
The state of Florida allowed bars to reopen, but then told them to close back down last month after the number of COVID-19 cases again started to surge. Now the reopening plans are being rolled back in other areas and industries across the state.
The state of Florida allowed bars to reopen, but then told them to close back down last month after the number of COVID-19 cases again started to surge. Now the reopening plans are being rolled back in other areas and industries across the state.