Seminole Heights candlemaker fills homes with familiar fragrances of Florida
There’s a candlemaker who has been pouring her wax creations in Seminole Heights for years.
Tampa cookie company bakes 32 flavors of sugar-filled fun
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
Bay Area 'hippie' breathes easier by making, selling her own candles
Krista Jacobson started Hippies Homemade Candles in her kitchen back in 2013. She worked as a message therapist burning candles every day, but that was a problem.
Tampa woman turns old cigar boxes into fashionable accessories
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history.
Patriotic artwork honors firefighters using repurposed fire hose
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
Bench Heaven: Frostproof man brings old iron benches back to life
When Joe Yurt retired, he began restoring old iron benches and turned his hobby into a business. “It's like, it's dead, then I bring it back,” he explained.
Tampa jewelry-maker creates intricate pieces using natural stone
When Erika Williner couldn’t find the perfect piece of jewelry, she designed it herself.
In her Tampa studio, seamstress creates contemporary costumes for couture cosplayers
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes.
Yard sign surprises keep spirits high despite stress of social distancing
With 'stay at home' orders canceling celebrations, a Tampa company is delivering some much-needed cheer with yard signs.
Food Not Flowers lets you send comfort, food to someone's front door
With everyone ordering food in these days and a Tampa Bay area company is right in step with the times.
From your house to the space station, this Pinellas Park company keeps things clear
Madico prides itself as one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative window film. The products manufactured by the Pinellas Park company affect everyday life.
Turn wood into personal art and home decor at a Tampa Bay DIY studio
Nook & Cranny, Tampa Bay's original DIY home decor studio offers unique home decor workshops.
Sarasota company makes outdoor shade structures for comfort and protection
The Florida sun can be unbearable at the height of the summer, but there's a company in Sarasota that's spent 20 years shading us during the hottest days.
Get sassy with salsa that has no preservatives, is gluten free and vegan friendly
Tampa Bay’s Missey Rodriguez is putting her work with the American Embassy State Department in West Africa in a way you might not imagine.
Plant City company makes the country's only FAA-certified wooden propellers
From Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Plant City, Sensenich is the only manufacturer of FAA-certified wood propellers in the country.
Retirement does not mean slowing down in Gary Walker's woodshop
Retirement is usually a time to take it easy, but it's also a time to focus on your passions.
Groovy boutique rolls around Tampa Bay
We're going back to the 1960's with Gypsy Junque. It's a traveling boutique in a colorful bus where you'll find a blast from the past, and it's made right here in Tampa Bay.
Artist crafts intricate beads using Japanese paper
St. Pete-based artist Julie Dye has always loved paper. She turned that love into a business, making intricate beads made from Japanese paper into jewelry.
Made Coffee: Cold-brewed and canned in St. Petersburg
Even on the hottest days in Florida, coffee is a staple of everyone’s day. That could be one reason the popularity of cold brew coffee has skyrocketed.
Tampa man uses reclaimed wood in home renovations
From doors and fireplace mantles, to closets and bathroom vanities – one man is bringing reclaimed wood back to life in new and creative designs.