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. 

Tampa Bay area artist creating work with vibrant dialogue of culture
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Ketsy Ruiz, known artistically as Sketzii, is a "military brat" who grew up moving across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. FOX 13's Travis Anthony spoke with her.

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
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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
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FOX 13 photojournalist Cody Bergquist takes us to Wesley Chapel where he visits Boyette Farms.

Artist spends weeks composing works of art
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This Bay area artist spends weeks composing her layered works of art, and for decades, she's only used a handful of materials.

Hand-rolled cigars fill the air in Ybor City
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In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes takes us there.

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.

Inside Tampa Bay's Brisket Shoppe
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FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony heads to West Tampa to visit 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.

'Roasted' selling Middle Eastern snacks in Temple Terrace
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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. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes takes us there.

Seminole Bee Farms buzzing with purpose in Tampa Bay area

When nuisance bees build hives in unwanted places — like walls, attics or sheds — most people just want them gone. But at Seminole Bee Farms, rescue is the first priority.

Tampa Bay bee farm buzzing with purpose
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Seminole Bee Farms specializes in bee rescue, relocating nuisance bees from homes and businesses to safe hive farms across the Tampa Bay area. FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Hughes takes us there.

From Philly to the Sunshine City: The Violet Stone’s St. Pete story

A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.

The Violet Stone in St. Pete
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A taste of Philadelphia has found a new home in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it's called The Violet Stone. Owner Daniel Fekete, a Philly native, brought the flavors of his hometown to the Sunshine City, establishing a restaurant that stands out from the crowd.

Dunedin Mockfusion: Crafting community one mocktail at a time

Dunedin Mockfusion is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products—all served in a self-care sanctuary.

Dunedin Mockfusion redefining nightlife
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Dunedin Mockfusion?is redefining nightlife in the Tampa Bay area with house-made organic mocktails, coffee, and wellness products?all served in a self-care sanctuary. Photojournalist Mike Hughes reports.