Made in Tampa Bay 2022 holiday gift guide
There's no better time of year to shop small and shop local than the holidays. This year, we have a gift list with something for everyone – and the products are all made in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay area artist approaches craft with patience to create portraits
Cora Waterhouse specializes in portraits, spending hours in a small studio space bringing patience to the crafting process. She also teaches art for 15 years.
Broth Bomb in Dunedin puts a fizzy, delicious twist on one-pot meals
The fizzy seasoning balls drop into a pot of boiling soup or stew and turn bland into mouth-watering, and they're made right here in Tampa Bay.
'Melimade' owner is lifelong artist specializing in block printing
Meli Mossey is a lifelong artist. The owner of Melimade has drawn, painted, sculpted and embroidered, but for the past couple of years, she's specialized in block printing.
Tampa snack shop sells one of Asia's most popular street foods
Carmi Sutliff came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was hoping to take a trip back home to the Philippines and also visit Japan while in Asia, but both countries were essentially locked down. She decided to start making her favorite treats in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida couple's book series 'Brudders' helps kids navigate life
A Pasco County couple turned their passions for writing and illustration into a book series delighting kids and parents across the globe.
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.
Clearwater company creates situational awareness lightning detector
Talos is a situational awareness lightning detector manufactured by Precision Measurement Technologies, a company headquartered in Clearwater.
Lane's Lemonade offers delicious relief in Florida heat
The calendar may say September, but Tampa Bay is still feeling the heat of summer. A Dunedin business is offering some delicious relief from the heat.
Bay area business puts healthy spin on cotton candy
A Bay Area business has been putting a healthy twist on a sweet treat for nearly four years.
Spectra Chrome in Clearwater makes items shine
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
Citrus County restaurant serves up American classics
There’s a small restaurant in Citrus County serving up the classic American combination of good burgers and cold root beer.
Tampa craft ice cream shop lets you make your own soft serve with over 100 ingredients
Oh Yeah Creamery is Tampa’s only create-your-own, craft soft-serve ice cream shop. Owners Dawn and Matt McKean opened Oh Yeah, located near the corner of Platt Street and South Boulevard in May 2021.
Wood-fired ovens made in Tampa Bay aren't just great for pizza
Twelve years ago, BJ Hall had no idea his one-off pizza oven would become his full-time career.
Local artist combines love for kids, painting to create cranial bands
Make It Snappy Art's owner said even though babies are too young to appreciate the art that’s on their helmets, they love the joy they bring to those around them.
Made in Tampa Bay: Chef starts healthy dog food company during pandemic
Woof Creek is making food just for canines in an effort to give man's best friend a better life.
Gretchen’s Goodies: bakery sells dessert cups out of Riverview gas station
Gretchen’s Goodies sells desserts in cups. The bakery's location in a gas station also makes the sweets a bit more unique.
Baked in the Burg, St. Petersburg wholesale bakery specializes in deep-dish cookies
A downtown St. Petersburg bakery called Baked in the Burg sells deep-dish cookies along with other sweet treats like custom cakes, cupcakes and pastries.
The Newman family legacy of hand-rolled, Cuban-style cigars
For four generations, the Newman family has been keeping the art of cigar making alive and well in the Bay Area.
St. Pete community pottery studio offers space for experienced potters, beginners
The Hive St. Pete is a community pottery studio in St. Petersburg that serves both ceramic hand-builders and wheel-throwers. The Hive offers memberships to experienced potters, as well as classes to both beginners and advanced artists.