Bradenton business owner turns love of bow ties into Dapper Bowtique
Dapper Bowtique is a handcrafted bow tie and accessory business located in Bradenton.
Dapper Bowtique is a handcrafted bow tie and accessory business located in Bradenton.
Clearwater restaurant brings even more toppings to loaded baked potato
A Clearwater restaurant called Loaded specializes in baked potato dishes, and the owner said they offer just about everything you can think of on a loaded baked potato.
A Clearwater restaurant called Loaded specializes in baked potato dishes, and the owner said they offer just about everything you can think of on a loaded baked potato.
Flower Me Tampa Décor and Rentals provides a special bloom
Flower Me Tampa Décor and Rentals is an event planning company based in the Tampa area that specializes in ‘bloom boards’.
Flower Me Tampa Décor and Rentals is an event planning company based in the Tampa area that specializes in ‘bloom boards’.
Flower Me Tampa D?cor adds a unique twist to any event
Flower Me Tampa D?cor and Rentals is an event planning company that is one of a kind.
Flower Me Tampa D?cor and Rentals is an event planning company that is one of a kind.
Two passions turn into local jewelry business, Cori Rose Handmade
Nikki Turner made charms for her family to start, then came earrings. After posting photos on social media, friends and family encouraged her to sell them. Three years later, she now runs Cori Rose Handmade.
Nikki Turner made charms for her family to start, then came earrings. After posting photos on social media, friends and family encouraged her to sell them. Three years later, she now runs Cori Rose Handmade.
Lifelong artist turns her art into full-time business
Lifelong artist Ashley Cassens took a big leap three years ago, by turning her art into a full-time business. She didn't experience a light bulb moment. Instead, the art teacher decided to take some business entrepreneur classes.
Lifelong artist Ashley Cassens took a big leap three years ago, by turning her art into a full-time business. She didn't experience a light bulb moment. Instead, the art teacher decided to take some business entrepreneur classes.
Made in Tampa Bay: Artist Ashley Cassens
Lifelong artist Ashley Cassens took a big leap three years ago, by turning her art into a full-time business. She didn't experience a light bulb moment. Instead, the art teacher decided to take some business entrepreneur classes.
Lifelong artist Ashley Cassens took a big leap three years ago, by turning her art into a full-time business. She didn't experience a light bulb moment. Instead, the art teacher decided to take some business entrepreneur classes.
Local prop maker brings love of filmmaking, special effects to 'Fireblade Comics'
Jason Rawley has been building his entire life – whether it was repurposing old toys as a child or creating costumes for himself and his friends.
Jason Rawley has been building his entire life – whether it was repurposing old toys as a child or creating costumes for himself and his friends.
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.