St. Petersburg artist found passion for still life paintings: 'Beautiful domesticity'
Nancy Cohen is a local artist based in St. Petersburg. She describes herself as a classical oil painter that uses heavy shadows to create drama in her work.
Bay Area businesses get boost through sweet success of corporate gift-giving company
A St. Petersburg company is incorporating Bay Area products into the world of corporate gift-giving, boosting sales and exposure for local businesses.
Foodie Labs helping small businesses in St. Petersburg
Foodie Labs is a culinary incubator of sorts for new food concepts and restaurants in the St. Petersburg area.
Queen and Colony Bee Company opened their first store in downtown St. Petersburg
Queen and Colony Bee Company is based in St. Petersburg and has bee hives all around Tampa Bay. They specialize in local, raw honey and beekeeper education.
Custom typewriter poetry business in St. Petersburg creates personalized keepsakes
Merk the Moment is a custom typewriter poetry business based in St. Petersburg.
St. Pete business serving up cool treats
Nippy Iced Coffee is a new company that’s popped up in St. Petersburg.
Art exhibit on display at Clearwater library is inspired by nature
Tucked in the middle of the Clearwater Main Library sits an art exhibit called ‘Inspired by Nature.’
Bay Area herbalist makes chocolate from the bean to the bar: ‘I’m in the business of making people happy’
Have you ever tasted real chocolate? A Bay Area chocolatier may have you questioning your taste buds.
Bay Area children's book author writes stories that inspire young minds
Calvin Reynolds is a children’s book author and illustrator based in Seffner. As well as creating his own books, he illustrates for independent authors all over the country.
Tampa woman's company sells artisan sourdough bread
Nosh is a Tampa Bay based artisan sourdough and baked goods company. “There is a need for really good, authentic, low-ingredient bread in Tampa Bay," says owner, Rachel Beck.
Tampa hand-painted wine glass company uses unique method to create designs
Dragonfly Dreamz is a hand-painted wine glass company located in Tampa. They use a unique method with alcohol ink and resin to create beautiful, shimmering designs on their glasses.
‘Old-school’ ice cream couple churns out classics, new creations as they hit Bay Area streets in VW bus
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray and Alyssa Wyatt churned up a new way of life.
St. Petersburg family-owned business serves authentic bagels
Bagel Babe Co. is a family owned and operated bagel shop in St. Petersburg.
Bay Area business solving customers' dry skin issues with body butters
Vanessa Byrd has spent the last decade with one goal: helping customers feel comfortable in their own skin.
Veteran-owned Riverview business sells crocheted creations and baked goods
Sandi Millhouse is a veteran and founder of Made By Sandi, a business that combines her two passions: baking and crocheting.
Tampa veterans serve boba milk teas, lemonade with 'Boba by the Bay'
Boba by the Bay is a mobile drink truck in Tampa. Instead of food, they serve boba milk teas and fresh squeezed lemonade out of their tiny, but standout Honda Acty van.
Marine Corps veteran brings ‘bougie’ BBQ to Tampa with Liberty Smokehouse
The Liberty Smokehouse is a self-described "bougie" barbeque company located in Tampa.
Southern Brewing and Winery brings friendly hang out spot to heart of Seminole Heights
Southern Brewing and Winery is in the heart of Seminole Heights in Tampa.
Bay Area company makes candied jalapeños in Lake Wales
Mr. Jalep’s Gourmet Candied Jalapeños, a product from the company Unique Eatz, are made in Lake Wales.
Award-winning Safety Harbor hot spot combines seafood market and restaurant
The Tides Seafood Market and Provisions is a market and restaurant offering locally based products.