Made in Tampa Bay

St. Pete artist creates wooden whimsy in every piece

From front porch balusters to string instruments, Beth Ireland is known across the country for her woodturning craftsmanship.

6 days ago

This Sarasota shop is dedicated to organic popcorn

Phil Pagano has been popping corn kernels in his food wagon at local events in the area for 12 years. He’s the “Phil” behind Uncle Phil’s Organic Popcorn in Sarasota.

June 8

South Tampa artist uses watercolors to share memories, themes of Florida

Donna Morrison is a professional artist based in Tampa. She does commission work in all media, but says 99% of her work is done in watercolor.

June 1

Sweet success: Sisters upgrade from ice cream truck to shop

After two years of making and selling small-batch ice cream out of a truck, two sisters fulfilled their dream of opening a brick-and-mortar ice cream shop earlier this year.

May 25

Artists see St. Pete gallery as 'microcosm of the world'

Salt Creek Arts is a unique art gallery and studio in downtown St. Petersburg, home to a community where artists can work together and bounce ideas off each other.

May 18

This St. Pete artist hopes her sculptures make you smile

Nadine’s love of molding clay and creating things was born at a young age when she experienced hearing problems. Now she runs a mixed media art and sculpture studio in St. Petersburg specializing in “whimsy and comedy.”

May 11

Artist specializing in scrolling wood brings 'cool' décor to Bay Area homes

Sassafras Street Market is an art and wall décor company based out of Apollo Beach.

May 4

Microscopes from this Sarasota workshop have unlocked science secrets for thousands of kids

For nearly 35 years, Dennis and Jennifer Brock have been exposing thousands of children to science and nature through microscopes.

April 20

Science teacher brings Florida aesthetic to jewelry making

An elementary school teacher is using her love for science -- and her dog -- to create beautiful pieces inspired by Florida's natural beauty.

April 13

Seminole Heights woman turns 'meditative' hobby into business

Karina Plemmons feels most at home with a needle and thread in her hands. She spends hours creating a picture from a textile.

April 7

Tampa bakers deliver massive, half-pound 'fat' cookies

There are big cookies -- and then there are these bad boys. Matt's Fat Cookies is a locally owned business that sells massive, half-pound treats that are the size of a baseball.

March 30

Book-folding business turns old pages into fresh art

Five years ago, Lauren Dykes was trying to figure out what to do with some old books. She decided she would repurpose a book into a piece of art and that's when she discovered book folding.

March 23

From Lakeland, Floridians get a colorful taste of France

DOU Bakehouse is an artisan bakery located in Lakeland, Florida. They do most of their business in wholesale to resorts in Orlando, but they have curbside pickup available at their kitchen in Lakeland.

March 18

Seminole Heights couple turns brewers' waste into dog treats

Craft Canine Treats is an all-natural dog treat company in Seminole Heights, and their unique recipe includes spent grain from local breweries.

March 9

Sarasota furniture makers go with the flow

Coastal Flow Furniture and Décor is known primarily for surfboard-style tables.

March 2

Inspired parents turn soap-making into business

For years, Maegan Griffin wanted to try making her own soap. Six years ago, she noticed her daughter would have skin reactions to many store-bought baby soaps. That was the final push she needed to try soap-making.

February 23