Made in Tampa Bay: HeavenDropt recycled military parachute gear
HeavenDropt is a Largo-based company that makes unique products out of recycled military parachutes.
HeavenDropt is a Largo-based company that makes unique products out of recycled military parachutes.
Veteran-owned brewery based in Tarpon Springs supports military community
Craft beer enthusiasts Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown launched the business in 2019. Simpson retired from the Air Force in 2021 after 24 years of service. Brown is a 27-year veteran of the Army and still currently serving.
Craft beer enthusiasts Ramey Simpson and Jerry Brown launched the business in 2019. Simpson retired from the Air Force in 2021 after 24 years of service. Brown is a 27-year veteran of the Army and still currently serving.
Goaltender combines passions for hockey, art into helmet design business
He makes helmets for goaltenders on youth teams, club teams, NCAA teams and professional teams. He was thrilled to see his helmets on national TV, when the University of Massachusetts Amherst won the NCAA Championship last season.
He makes helmets for goaltenders on youth teams, club teams, NCAA teams and professional teams. He was thrilled to see his helmets on national TV, when the University of Massachusetts Amherst won the NCAA Championship last season.
Tampa has been enjoying the 'snap' of Mel's Hot Dogs for nearly 50 years
There's nothing quite like the snap of a hot dog from Mel's. It's Vienna beef, natural-casing dogs on steamed, poppy seed buns have been a staple of the Tampa food scene for nearly 50 years, for good reason.
There's nothing quite like the snap of a hot dog from Mel's. It's Vienna beef, natural-casing dogs on steamed, poppy seed buns have been a staple of the Tampa food scene for nearly 50 years, for good reason.
Made in Tampa Bay: Mel's Hot Dogs
There's nothing quite like the snap of a hot dog from Mel's. It's Vienna beef, natural-casing dogs on steamed, poppy seed buns have been a staple of the Tampa food scene for nearly 50 years, for good reason.
There's nothing quite like the snap of a hot dog from Mel's. It's Vienna beef, natural-casing dogs on steamed, poppy seed buns have been a staple of the Tampa food scene for nearly 50 years, for good reason.
St. Petersburg artist takes inspiration from childhood memories
Andrea Pawlisz, a fine artist and graphic designer based in St. Petersburg, paints images from pop culture found anywhere through the last 70 years. She said the coolest stuff comes from those decades.
Andrea Pawlisz, a fine artist and graphic designer based in St. Petersburg, paints images from pop culture found anywhere through the last 70 years. She said the coolest stuff comes from those decades.
St. Pete company reimagines creativity with custom crayons, sidewalk chalk
Sunshine City Colors is a St. Pete-based company that makes custom crayons and sidewalk chalk -- and it all comes from recycled Crayola crayons.
Sunshine City Colors is a St. Pete-based company that makes custom crayons and sidewalk chalk -- and it all comes from recycled Crayola crayons.
Yo Mama's foods offers all the flavor with ingredients only found in mom's cupboard
Years ago, Clearwater resident David Habib was having heartburn. He loves flavorful food, so he was having a hard time pleasing his taste buds without paying for it later.
Years ago, Clearwater resident David Habib was having heartburn. He loves flavorful food, so he was having a hard time pleasing his taste buds without paying for it later.
Ruskin company aims to bring families closer together with dominoes sets
Introspek's owner has only been making custom dominoes sets for a few months, but orders continue to come from across the country.
Introspek's owner has only been making custom dominoes sets for a few months, but orders continue to come from across the country.
St. Pete seafood restaurant's chicken wings gains attention from customers
Mullet's Fish Camp and Market offers classic seafood dishes, but its chicken wings are getting the most attention from customers.
Mullet's Fish Camp and Market offers classic seafood dishes, but its chicken wings are getting the most attention from customers.
Made in Tampa Bay: Mullet's Fish Camp and Market seafood restaurant
Mullet?s Fish Camp and Market is a southeast St. Pete restaurant that offers classic seafood dishes with a laid-back atmosphere and live music. It?s the kind of place that makes you say, ?Why doesn?t Tampa Bay have more places like this??.
Mullet?s Fish Camp and Market is a southeast St. Pete restaurant that offers classic seafood dishes with a laid-back atmosphere and live music. It?s the kind of place that makes you say, ?Why doesn?t Tampa Bay have more places like this??.
Couple's small batch ice cream becomes big hit in St. Petersburg
A new ice cream company in St. Petersburg is combining the nostalgia of homemade ice cream with the technology of Michelin Star kitchen equipment to churn up delicious frozen treats.
A new ice cream company in St. Petersburg is combining the nostalgia of homemade ice cream with the technology of Michelin Star kitchen equipment to churn up delicious frozen treats.
Made in Tampa Bay: Churned Small Batch Ice Cream
A new ice cream company in St. Petersburg is combining the nostalgia of homemade ice cream with the technology of Michelin Star kitchen equipment to churn up delicious frozen treats.
A new ice cream company in St. Petersburg is combining the nostalgia of homemade ice cream with the technology of Michelin Star kitchen equipment to churn up delicious frozen treats.
Tampa artist helps customers preserve cherished memories
A Tampa-based artist who creates hand-drawn home illustrations and home portraits gives her customers custom keepsakes they'll cherish for a lifetime.
A Tampa-based artist who creates hand-drawn home illustrations and home portraits gives her customers custom keepsakes they'll cherish for a lifetime.
Made in Tampa Bay: Rebekah Lazaridis illustrations
A Tampa-based artist who creates hand-drawn home illustrations and home portraits gives her customers custom keepsakes they'll cherish for a lifetime.
A Tampa-based artist who creates hand-drawn home illustrations and home portraits gives her customers custom keepsakes they'll cherish for a lifetime.
Massive gourmet bakes made daily at TCM Cookie in Tampa
Calling all cookie monsters, there's a bakery in Tampa specializing in massive gourmet cookies.
Calling all cookie monsters, there's a bakery in Tampa specializing in massive gourmet cookies.
Made in Tampa Bay: TCM Cookie gourmet bakery
Calling all cookie monsters, there's a bakery in Tampa specializing in massive gourmet cookies. Each cookie that comes from TCM Cookie is a monstrous five ounces.?
Calling all cookie monsters, there's a bakery in Tampa specializing in massive gourmet cookies. Each cookie that comes from TCM Cookie is a monstrous five ounces.?
Tampa chef's pop-up dinners delight foodies looking for something different
A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.
A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.
Made in Tampa Bay: Jada Vidal pop-up dinners
A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.
A Tampa-based personal chef is hosting pop-up dinners to highlight foods and locations that might not get the representation they otherwise deserve.
Tampa teen's business keeps skin soft across the Bay Area
In many ways, Joelle Hinds is a typical teenager. She goes to school, plays sports, scours social media and spends time with friends and family. Not so typical, the 15-year-old is an entrepreneur, running her own business -- Slay Bay Beauty.
In many ways, Joelle Hinds is a typical teenager. She goes to school, plays sports, scours social media and spends time with friends and family. Not so typical, the 15-year-old is an entrepreneur, running her own business -- Slay Bay Beauty.