Buff City Soap in Tampa offers handmade gift options for holiday shoppers
Nothing says the holidays like giving something that smells — and feels — wonderful. Buff City Soap’s Midtown Tampa Makery turns everyday bath time into a seasonal treat, with shelves full of colorful bars, bath bombs and gift sets made right in the store.
Glass of Life provides classes for community
Tucked into a corner of St. Pete is a colorful world of reflective glass. The Glass of Life studio offers a creative space for beginners and experienced artists.
St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.
Tampa Bay area artist Sketzii creating work with vibrant dialogue of culture
Ketsy Ruiz, known artistically as Sketzii, is a "military brat" who grew up moving across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. This constant back-and-forth embedded her Puerto Rican culture deeply within her, shaping her identity and, consequently, her art.
A taste of the countryside: Chef LaVante Pope's Caribbean fusion in St. Pete
El Campo, meaning "the countryside," brings the rich, diverse flavors of the Caribbean diaspora together in a unique fusion concept inside Foodie Labs in St. Petersburg.
Chef LaVante Pope's Caribbean fusion in St. Pete
El Campo, meaning "the countryside," brings the rich, diverse flavors of the Caribbean diaspora together in a unique fusion concept inside Foodie Labs in St. Petersburg.
Local farmers serving their community
FOX 13 photojournalist Cody Bergquist takes us to Wesley Chapel where he visits Boyette Farms.
Pinellas company gives new life to scratched sunglass lenses
Pinellas company gives new life to scratched sunglass lenses
Hidden St. Pete gem serving up something special
FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Fiol takes us inside Jay's Market Place.
Ybor City business keeping Cuban culture alive with its hand-rolled cigars
In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century.
From West Tampa With Love: The Brisket Shoppe’s Cuban-Infused BBQ
In the heart of West Tampa, a neighborhood rich with Hispanic heritage, Chef Danny Hernandez is redefining barbecue with a cultural twist. Raised just blocks away, Hernandez brings his Cuban roots to the pit, merging tradition with innovation at The Brisket Shoppe.
Temple Terrace shop, 'Roasted' offers flavors from the Middle East
Roasted is a Middle Eastern snack shop in Temple Terrace, offering imported chocolates, sweets, coffee, and roasted nuts from across the Middle East, including Dubai, Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.



















