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.

Tampa restaurant offers saucy taste of Chicago

Kay, a Chicago native herself, says it’s her unique blend of seasoning and mild sauce that makes her chicken and fish Chicago-style.

Brandon-based candlemaker has the perfect Valentine's Day gift

With Valentine's Day around the corner, Bay Area businesses hope lovers will shop local. From candles to chocolates, there's plenty to choose from.

Made in Tampa Bay: Blue Sage Boutique candles
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With Valentine's Day just a few days out, Bay Area business owners hope you'll shop local. Candles are always the perfect gift.

They help the big game seem even bigger

A local company has a big job – literally – in helping Tampa become the center of the football universe this week. 

Made in Tampa Bay: Banners of Super Bowl LV
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Bay Area companies are profiting from the big game, especially those who make large banners and signs.

Top-notch top knots and wearable art, customized for Buccaneers fans

As the clock ticked down during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC Championship victory over the Green Bay Packers, Laura Paredes had a hunch.