'Her Sweet Xscape' in Tampa candy coats different fruits – and even pickles
Her Sweet Xscape is a unique candy company located in Tampa. The owner, Abbegale Speights, candy coats fruit and pickles.
Owner of 'Dark Horse Collection' turns passion for horses into jewelry
Nine years ago, Deborah Ryland stood at a major crossroads in her life.
Pinellas Park chocolate shop gives 10% of profits to charity
Just Cause Chocolates is a veteran-owned chocolate shop located in Pinellas Park.
Family-owned distillery brings hand-crafted rums inspired by Puerto Rico to Lakeland
Lugo’s Craft Distillery is a family-owned and operated distillery located in Lakeland.
Veteran-owned Bullfrog Creek Brewing brings craft beer to Valrico
Bullfrog Creek Brewing is a veteran-owned brewery and restaurant located in Valrico.
Nature inspires St. Petersburg ceramic artist
Teresa Mandala is a mixed-media artist who lives and creates in St. Petersburg.
Armature Works empanada stall putting it's own twist on classic Spanish dish
Armature Works transformed Tampa's riverwalk into a foodie destination five years ago.
'There's a narrative, a story': Tampa artist paints people and landscapes featuring the Bay Area
A local artist purposely leaves peoples’ faces vague in her paintings because she wants viewers to imagine themselves there.
Dade City photographer shares unique collages of scenes, locales in Tampa Bay area
One Dade City man shares his passion for photography and creating unique collages of different scenes and spots in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa food truck serves Baton Rouge inspired Cajun food
Baton Roux is a Louisiana Cajun cuisine food truck located in the Tampa area.
St. Petersburg artist discoverers new passion after life-changing injury
David McCauley is a professional artist located in St. Petersburg.
'We’re a little different': Lakeland restaurant serves customers southern fried chicken
Lovebird Almost Famous Chicken is a southern fried chicken restaurant located in Lakeland.
Wesley Chapel restaurant providing customers with traditional Hawaiian food
Palani’s Hawaii Noodles in Krate at The Grove in Wesley Chapel gives customers a taste of what Hawaii is like.
St. Petersburg native creates signs featuring Pinellas County landmarks
Darren Crew runs Gulf Planks, creating small signs featuring local landmarks in Pinellas County, past and present.
Gulfport artist and gallery owner creates 'Artful Addresses'
Brenda McMahon is a ceramic artist and gallery owner who lives and works in Gulfport.
Sarasota artist builds art by layering pieces of paper
Philomena Marano specializes in cut paper art. Her love for Coney Island can be seen in many of her works.
Tampa company has been making boiled peanuts for 27 years
Hawks Nuts has been making boiled peanuts in Tampa for 27 years.
Lakeland bakery makes cupcakes perfect for people who have allergies
Mike and Mike’s Desserts describes themselves as a "free-from" bakery based in Lakeland, Florida.
Woman battling multiple sclerosis starts natural skin care line
JoEllen’s Natural Soaps is based out of Hudson. Owner JoEllen Conover creates a whole line of natural skin care products, which includes everything from bar soaps to lip balms and bath salts.
Wicked Oak takes over Tampa BBQ scene with food truck, Seminole Heights location
Wicked Oak Barbeque has been taking over the Tampa BBQ scene for a few years now.