Made in Tampa Bay: Clay-Z Face by Nadine clay sculptures
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Nadine?s love of molding clay and creating things was born at a young age when she experienced hearing problems. Now she runs a mixed media art and sculpture studio in St. Petersburg specializing in whimsy and comedy.

Made in Tampa Bay: Sassafras Street Market wood art
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Sassafras Street Market is an art and wall d?cor company based out of Apollo Beach. Artist Lora Pfeiffer uses wood, acrylic, and metal to create one-of-a-kind pieces. However, her shop is more like a woodshop than an art studio.

Science teacher brings Florida aesthetic to jewelry making

An elementary school teacher is using her love for science -- and her dog -- to create beautiful pieces inspired by Florida's natural beauty.

Made in Tampa Bay: Rogue's Relics copper jewelry with a Florida twist
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An elementary school teacher is using her love for science -- and her dog -- to create beautiful pieces inspired by Florida's natural beauty.

Seminole Heights woman turns 'meditative' hobby into business

Karina Plemmons feels most at home with a needle and thread in her hands. She spends hours creating a picture from a textile. 

Made in Tampa Bay: In Stitches cross stitched art
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Karina Plemmons feels most at home with a needle and thread in her hands.?She spends hours creating a picture from a textile.?

Tampa bakers deliver massive, half-pound 'fat' cookies

There are big cookies -- and then there are these bad boys. Matt's Fat Cookies is a locally owned business that sells massive, half-pound treats that are the size of a baseball.

Made in Tampa Bay: Matt's Fat Cookies are a half-pound of goodness
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There are big cookies -- and then there are these bad boys. Matt's Fat Cookies is a locally owned business that sells massive, half-pound treats that are the size of a baseball.

Book-folding business turns old pages into fresh art

Five years ago, Lauren Dykes was trying to figure out what to do with some old books. She decided she would repurpose a book into a piece of art and that's when she discovered book folding.

Made in Tampa Bay: Old books become folded works of art
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Five years ago, Lauren Dykes was trying to figure out what to do with some old books.?She decided she would repurpose a book into a piece of art and discovered book folding. 500 books later, Dilly Dally?s Custom Book Folding is busier than ever.

From Lakeland, Floridians get a colorful taste of France

DOU Bakehouse is an artisan bakery located in Lakeland, Florida. They do most of their business in wholesale to resorts in Orlando, but they have curbside pickup available at their kitchen in Lakeland. 

Made in Tampa Bay: French macarons at Dou Bakehouse
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A bakery in Lakeland is delighting taste buds across Polk County with their handmade macaron cookies.

Made in Tampa Bay: Craft Canine Treats
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Marc and Meghan Betourney upcycle grain with other natural ingredients to make a crunchy dog treat. Flavors include peanut butter, apple peanut butter and banana.

Seminole Heights couple turns brewers' waste into dog treats

Craft Canine Treats is an all-natural dog treat company in Seminole Heights, and their unique recipe includes spent grain from local breweries. 

Sarasota furniture makers go with the flow

Coastal Flow Furniture and Décor is known primarily for surfboard-style tables.

Inspired parents turn soap-making into business

For years, Maegan Griffin wanted to try making her own soap. Six years ago, she noticed her daughter would have skin reactions to many store-bought baby soaps. That was the final push she needed to try soap-making. 

Made in Tampa Bay: Chopping Block scented soaps
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Maegan Griffin and her husband Chris started out making soaps to help their daughter's skin problems, but they discovered they had a talent for handmade soaps that smell and work wonderfully. Now they own and operate Chopping Block Soap Company.