Sarasota company makes outdoor shade structures for comfort and protection

The Florida sun can be unbearable at the height of the summer, but there's a company in Sarasota that's spent 20 years shading us during the hottest days.

Made in Tampa Bay: Apollo Sunshades
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The Florida sun can be unbearable at the height of the summer, but there's a company in Sarasota that's spent 20 years shading us during the hottest days.

Made in Tampa Bay: Aunt Missy's Sassy Salsa
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Missey Rodriguez found inspiration to make delicious salsa in an unlikely place, but now her super-fresh salsa is a hit.

Made in Tampa Bay: Sensenich Propellers
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Sensenich Propellers is the only manufacturer of FAA-certified wooden propellers in the country and their artisans call Plant City home. From airboats to airplanes, these wooden masterpieces are ready to take flight.

Made in Tampa Bay: Gary Walker woodworking
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There's no such thing as slowing down in retirement for Gary Walker. He decided to return to a hobby he used to enjoy back in high school and his wooden works of art are made in Tampa Bay.

Groovy boutique rolls around Tampa Bay

We're going back to the 1960's with Gypsy Junque. It's a traveling boutique in a colorful bus where you'll find a blast from the past, and it's made right here in Tampa Bay.

Artist crafts intricate beads using Japanese paper

St. Pete-based artist Julie Dye has always loved paper. She turned that love into a business, making intricate beads made from Japanese paper into jewelry.

Made in Tampa Bay: Blossom and Shine Japanese paper jewelry
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St. Petersburg-based artist Julie Dye has loved paper her entire life. When you see her paper creations come to life, her appreciation for the medium becomes clear.

Made Coffee: Cold-brewed and canned in St. Petersburg

Even on the hottest days in Florida, coffee is a staple of everyone’s day. That could be one reason the popularity of cold brew coffee has skyrocketed.

Groovy boutique rolls around Tampa Bay
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We're going back to the 1960's with Gypsy Junque. It's a traveling boutique in a colorful bus where you'll find a blast from the past, and it's made right here in Tampa Bay.

Tampa man uses reclaimed wood in home renovations

From doors and fireplace mantles, to closets and bathroom vanities – one man is bringing reclaimed wood back to life in new and creative designs.

Made in Tampa Bay: Spring Green Handbags
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From books to coffee sacks to old signs, Danni LeTendre makes beautiful handbags and totes from materials discarded all over the Bay Area.

Tampa woman plays in the mud to make beautiful pottery art

Kimberli Cummings has been molding mud for almost three decades and has created thousands of pieces. She showed us how she transforms a squishy, brown wedge into a work of art.

Gulfport-born artist turns metal into marvels

From beautiful murals to impressive sculptures, there are many gifted artists in the Bay Area.

Artistry of Gulfport shines through in metalsmith's work
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In a garage in the artsy south Pinellas County city of Gulfport, Eric Folsom uses some uncommon techniques, including a 7,000 ? flame, to create his art.

Bay Area bat-maker aims for MLB, World Series

A Tampa man with a passion for woodworking has found his calling. Allan Gutcher handcrafts baseball bats in his garage, but he has big dreams for the company's future.