Faith offers comfort for cancer patients
Five years ago Babich was diagnosed with cancer. Worried about her health, Babich turned to her faith.
Five years ago Babich was diagnosed with cancer. Worried about her health, Babich turned to her faith.
Leafy greens help power Crop Juice to expand across Sarasota
Crop Juice is a cold-press juice company in Sarasota. The company started seven years ago when owner Karen Odierna started testing out leafy green juice.
Crop Juice is a cold-press juice company in Sarasota. The company started seven years ago when owner Karen Odierna started testing out leafy green juice.
Made in Tampa Bay: CROP coldpressed raw organic juice and foods
CROP juice company takes a fresh approach to raw vegetables and tasty, healthy meals by cold-pressing, mixing and pouring their juices by hand in their Sarasota shop.
CROP juice company takes a fresh approach to raw vegetables and tasty, healthy meals by cold-pressing, mixing and pouring their juices by hand in their Sarasota shop.
Seminole Heights candlemaker fills homes with familiar fragrances of Florida
There’s a candlemaker who has been pouring her wax creations in Seminole Heights for years.
There’s a candlemaker who has been pouring her wax creations in Seminole Heights for years.
Made in Tampa Bay: Astatula Candle Co. in Seminole Heights
Angela Ellis credits part of her business? success to the community that?s so supportive of local businesses.
Angela Ellis credits part of her business? success to the community that?s so supportive of local businesses.
Tampa cookie company bakes 32 flavors of sugar-filled fun
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
The owners of a Tampa-based boutique cookie company are serving up your sugar fix in fun and different ways.
Made in Tampa Bay: Urban Bakers gourmet cookies
Urban Bakers owner Barry Sherman says his dream was always to start an ice cream and cookie parlor but when his partner, Scott, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson?s disease, his dream took a back seat.
Urban Bakers owner Barry Sherman says his dream was always to start an ice cream and cookie parlor but when his partner, Scott, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson?s disease, his dream took a back seat.
Bay Area 'hippie' breathes easier by making, selling her own candles
Krista Jacobson started Hippies Homemade Candles in her kitchen back in 2013. She worked as a message therapist burning candles every day, but that was a problem.
Krista Jacobson started Hippies Homemade Candles in her kitchen back in 2013. She worked as a message therapist burning candles every day, but that was a problem.
Made in Tampa Bay: Hippies Homemade Candles
Krista Jacobson started Hippies Homemade Candles in her kitchen back in 2013.
Krista Jacobson started Hippies Homemade Candles in her kitchen back in 2013.
Tampa woman turns old cigar boxes into fashionable accessories
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history.
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history.
Made in Tampa Bay: Humadorables cigar box handbags
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history. Susan Jordan of Humadorables by Susan turns the boxes into beautiful purses.
Ybor City was once known as the cigar capitol of the world, which means the city has produced its share of cigar boxes as well. Now, one local woman has made a business out of up-cycling these pieces of Tampa history. Susan Jordan of Humadorables by Susan turns the boxes into beautiful purses.
Made in Tampa Bay: Farmer Boy authentic Greek dressing
You don?t need to go to Greece for an authentic Mediterranean flavor. Just hope over to clearwater where farmer boy Greek dressing is made. It can be found on every Publix shelf in Florida, but it's made right here in the Tampa Bay area.
You don?t need to go to Greece for an authentic Mediterranean flavor. Just hope over to clearwater where farmer boy Greek dressing is made. It can be found on every Publix shelf in Florida, but it's made right here in the Tampa Bay area.
Patriotic artwork honors firefighters using repurposed fire hose
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
Made in Tampa Bay: Firehouse Art
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
Temple Terrace firefighters David Burton and Andy Muzzy make American flags from retired fire equipment.
Bench Heaven: Frostproof man brings old iron benches back to life
When Joe Yurt retired, he began restoring old iron benches and turned his hobby into a business. “It's like, it's dead, then I bring it back,” he explained.
When Joe Yurt retired, he began restoring old iron benches and turned his hobby into a business. “It's like, it's dead, then I bring it back,” he explained.
Tampa jewelry-maker creates intricate pieces using natural stone
When Erika Williner couldn’t find the perfect piece of jewelry, she designed it herself.
When Erika Williner couldn’t find the perfect piece of jewelry, she designed it herself.
Made in Tampa Bay: Erika Williner Jewelry
When Erika Williner couldn’t find the perfect piece of jewelry, she designed it herself. She wanted something beautiful that also represents the natural beauty of the Tampa Bay area -- and the world.
When Erika Williner couldn’t find the perfect piece of jewelry, she designed it herself. She wanted something beautiful that also represents the natural beauty of the Tampa Bay area -- and the world.
In her Tampa studio, seamstress creates contemporary costumes for couture cosplayers
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes.
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes.
Made in Tampa Bay: Scarlet Stitchery
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes. She decided to make it her full-time job. Her costumes are available through Etsy and various social media platforms under the name Scarlet Stitchery.
Walking into Liz Martinez's apartment, you learn a lot. She likes Star Wars. She likes fabrics. She likes costumes. She decided to make it her full-time job. Her costumes are available through Etsy and various social media platforms under the name Scarlet Stitchery.
Yard sign surprises keep spirits high despite stress of social distancing
With 'stay at home' orders canceling celebrations, a Tampa company is delivering some much-needed cheer with yard signs.
With 'stay at home' orders canceling celebrations, a Tampa company is delivering some much-needed cheer with yard signs.