Clearwater jewelry maker transforms found items into wearable works of art
Jewelry maker Lauralie Bradford has spent years using whatever materials she could find to create new products for her Clearwater-based business The Genesis.
Jewelry maker Lauralie Bradford has spent years using whatever materials she could find to create new products for her Clearwater-based business The Genesis.
Banyan Coffee Company opens new shop in Palmetto, with on-site roasting
Banyan Coffee Company is a brand known around the Tampa Bay area, being sold at coffee shops from Sarasota to Parrish. Now the owners are opening their own café in Palmetto, where customers can watch the bean-roasting process while they wait.
Banyan Coffee Company is a brand known around the Tampa Bay area, being sold at coffee shops from Sarasota to Parrish. Now the owners are opening their own café in Palmetto, where customers can watch the bean-roasting process while they wait.
Family business brings popular Filipino food to Tampa Bay area
For the Barican's, weekend mornings are filled with food and a little bit of frenzied family time. The family runs "Just Lumpia," which sells Filipino eggs rolls and lumpia at local markets in the Tampa Bay area.
For the Barican's, weekend mornings are filled with food and a little bit of frenzied family time. The family runs "Just Lumpia," which sells Filipino eggs rolls and lumpia at local markets in the Tampa Bay area.
WonderWaffel sees local success with unique take on a breakfast staple
When Marina Marrer and her husband moved to Tampa, they were hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. They wanted to open a small restaurant, but the biggest challenge they faced was their timing.
When Marina Marrer and her husband moved to Tampa, they were hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream. They wanted to open a small restaurant, but the biggest challenge they faced was their timing.
Made in Tampa Bay: Coast to Coast Hammocks
Best friends at the University of Tampa got together to start a company and created the epic relaxation in their dynamic hammock.
Best friends at the University of Tampa got together to start a company and created the epic relaxation in their dynamic hammock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Made in Tampa Bay: Broth Bomb seasoning balls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twelve years ago, BJ Hall had no idea his one-off pizza oven would become his full-time career.