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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
FOX 13 photojournalist Cody Bergquist takes us to Wesley Chapel where he visits Boyette Farms.
FOX 13 photojournalist Cody Bergquist takes us to Wesley Chapel where he visits Boyette Farms.
Pinellas company gives new life to scratched sunglass lenses
Pinellas company gives new life to scratched sunglass lenses
Pinellas company gives new life to scratched sunglass lenses
Hidden St. Pete gem serving up something special
FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Fiol takes us inside Jay's Market Place.
FOX 13 photojournalist Mike Fiol takes us inside Jay's Market Place.
Artist spends weeks composing works of art
This Bay area artist spends weeks composing her layered works of art, and for decades, she's only used a handful of materials.
This Bay area artist spends weeks composing her layered works of art, and for decades, she's only used a handful of materials.
Ybor City business keeping Cuban culture alive with its hand-rolled cigars
In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century.
In Ybor City, the smell of hand-rolled cigars has been part of the air for more than a century.
Hand-rolled cigars fill the air in Ybor City
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.
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.
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
FOX 13 photojournalist Travis Anthony heads to West Tampa to visit The Brisket Shoppe.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.



















