Former teacher continues using art to inspire kids of all ages
For artist Evan Neidich, there’s no greater joy than watching a child use his or her imagination.
For artist Evan Neidich, there’s no greater joy than watching a child use his or her imagination.
Pre-sweetened tea bags are this St. Pete shop's specialty
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
Made in Tampa Bay: Embrew Tea lightly-sweetened teabags
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
The owner of Embrew Tea, based in St. Petersburg, says great ingredients are what sets her tea apart from others.
Longtime friends share passion for creating custom wreaths
Erika Rodriguez and Annie Groves run Annie & E’s Custom Wreaths. Naturally, this is the pair’s busiest part of the year. To make this time more challenging, it's a side job for both -- but one they love.
Erika Rodriguez and Annie Groves run Annie & E’s Custom Wreaths. Naturally, this is the pair’s busiest part of the year. To make this time more challenging, it's a side job for both -- but one they love.
Made in Tampa Bay: Annie & E?s Custom Wreaths for every holiday
Erika Rodriguez and Annie Groves run Annie & E?s Custom Wreaths. Naturally, this is the pair?s busiest part of the year. To make this time more challenging, it's a side job for both -- but one they love.
Erika Rodriguez and Annie Groves run Annie & E?s Custom Wreaths. Naturally, this is the pair?s busiest part of the year. To make this time more challenging, it's a side job for both -- but one they love.
Train your brain with these unique Pasco-made puzzles and games
A sweet smell of freshly-cut trees fills a 6,000-square-foot warehouse in Hudson. It’s the home of Creative Crafthouse, a small business that creates wooden brain-teaser puzzles and games.
A sweet smell of freshly-cut trees fills a 6,000-square-foot warehouse in Hudson. It’s the home of Creative Crafthouse, a small business that creates wooden brain-teaser puzzles and games.
This Tampa florist has a soft spot for prickly plants
Tampa florist Crystal Desilet loves teaching people about cacti and succulents almost as much as she enjoys creating unique arrangements for them.
Tampa florist Crystal Desilet loves teaching people about cacti and succulents almost as much as she enjoys creating unique arrangements for them.
Made in Tampa Bay: Cactus Moon succulents
Tampa florist Crystal Desilet loves teaching people about cacti and succulents almost as much as she enjoys creating unique arrangements for them.
Tampa florist Crystal Desilet loves teaching people about cacti and succulents almost as much as she enjoys creating unique arrangements for them.
'Made in Tampa Bay' 2021 gift guide
Shop local: Each week, we feature local artists, cooks, and businesses who make products right here in the Tampa Bay area. Here’s a few that may make great gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list.
Shop local: Each week, we feature local artists, cooks, and businesses who make products right here in the Tampa Bay area. Here’s a few that may make great gift ideas for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list.
Made in Tampa Bay: Creative Crafthouse puzzles
The team at Creative Crafthouse in Hudson designs and makes wooden brain-teaser puzzles and games. The picture frame puzzles are harder than a jigsaw puzzle, but owner Dave Janelle says you?re not just solving the puzzle; you?re developing your mind.
The team at Creative Crafthouse in Hudson designs and makes wooden brain-teaser puzzles and games. The picture frame puzzles are harder than a jigsaw puzzle, but owner Dave Janelle says you?re not just solving the puzzle; you?re developing your mind.
Made in Tampa Bay: Fox & Crow Paper Co.
Evan Neidich, the artist behind Fox & Crow, has been creating works of art since she was a kid and now loves seeing the joy in children?s faces when they connect with her work at markets.
Evan Neidich, the artist behind Fox & Crow, has been creating works of art since she was a kid and now loves seeing the joy in children?s faces when they connect with her work at markets.
Brothers serve medal-winning craft beer at Unrefined Brewing
Florida's craft beer scene continues to grow and a Bay Area brewery is making a name for itself on a national stage, winning four medals in the 2021 U.S. Beer Open Championships.
Florida's craft beer scene continues to grow and a Bay Area brewery is making a name for itself on a national stage, winning four medals in the 2021 U.S. Beer Open Championships.
Made in Tampa Bay: Unrefined Brewing's award-winning craft beer
Florida's craft beer scene continues to grow and a Bay Area brewery is making a name for itself on a national stage, winning four medals in the 2021 U.S. Beer Open Championships.
Florida's craft beer scene continues to grow and a Bay Area brewery is making a name for itself on a national stage, winning four medals in the 2021 U.S. Beer Open Championships.
St. Pete artist resurrects hand-painted sign industry after going flat in the 1980s
Anyone who's driven around St. Petersburg has seen the iconic, hand-painted signage of Sun Signs.
Anyone who's driven around St. Petersburg has seen the iconic, hand-painted signage of Sun Signs.
Made in Tampa Bay: Sun Signs of St. Petersburg
Sun Signs St. Pete is a hand-painted sign company that specializes in glass painting on storefronts around the Bay Area.
Sun Signs St. Pete is a hand-painted sign company that specializes in glass painting on storefronts around the Bay Area.
Tampa woman's candle-making business, begun as a hobby, survives pandemic
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Made in Tampa Bay: Olfaction candles are uniquely Florida
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Rather than continuing to spend money on candles, Paige Chaney decided to learn how to make her own. After family and friends started inquiring about the smells coming from inside her home, her hobby eventually became a business in 2013.
Server-turned-artist finds inspiration everywhere
A Tampa restaurant server saw her hours cut during the pandemic, so to make ends meet, she began creating handcrafted jewelry. A year and a half later, she’s now making around 200 pairs of earrings a week.
A Tampa restaurant server saw her hours cut during the pandemic, so to make ends meet, she began creating handcrafted jewelry. A year and a half later, she’s now making around 200 pairs of earrings a week.
Made in Tampa Bay: Junesp Jewelry turns colorful clay into couture
A Tampa restaurant server saw her hours cut during the pandemic, so to make ends meet, she began creating handcrafted jewelry. A year and a half later, she?s now making around 200 pairs of earrings a week.
A Tampa restaurant server saw her hours cut during the pandemic, so to make ends meet, she began creating handcrafted jewelry. A year and a half later, she?s now making around 200 pairs of earrings a week.
St. Petersburg stained glass artist combines love for pets with passion for art
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.
Jodi Chemes’s workshop showcases two of her biggest passions: pets and stained glass.