Tampa bat maker aims for World Series
Allan Gutcher became passionate about woodworking in middle school and continued the craft into adulthood. It wasn't until after his son won the Pony World Series that he made his first bat.
Allan Gutcher became passionate about woodworking in middle school and continued the craft into adulthood. It wasn't until after his son won the Pony World Series that he made his first bat.
Abandoned fishing nets transformed into jewelry with a purpose
We live, work, and play on the waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, but the items people leave behind are dangerous for marine life. A group called Planet Love Life has a solution for the problem of nets left behind by anglers.
We live, work, and play on the waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, but the items people leave behind are dangerous for marine life. A group called Planet Love Life has a solution for the problem of nets left behind by anglers.
Made in Tampa Bay: Planet Love Life jewelry
Discarded fishing nets litter Florida's beaches and waterways, but a Bay Area company is transforming those nets into beautiful jewelry, that's also good for the environment.
Discarded fishing nets litter Florida's beaches and waterways, but a Bay Area company is transforming those nets into beautiful jewelry, that's also good for the environment.
35 years of savory pastry perfection at Mr. Empanada
What's not to love about an empanada? A fluffy, flaky pastry filled with savory meats and vegetables, easily eaten on the go, is something almost anyone can appreciate.
What's not to love about an empanada? A fluffy, flaky pastry filled with savory meats and vegetables, easily eaten on the go, is something almost anyone can appreciate.
Made in Tampa Bay: Mr. Empanada
At Mr. Empanada, owners Albert Perez and his wife Lisa Perez-Ferras perfected the art of making these tasty handhelds over their last 35 years in the Bay Area.
At Mr. Empanada, owners Albert Perez and his wife Lisa Perez-Ferras perfected the art of making these tasty handhelds over their last 35 years in the Bay Area.
Made in Tampa Bay: Mark Noll Designs jewelry
Mark Noll ditched his job as a computer programmer and started making jewelry about 15 years ago. Using discarded countertops, he creates one-of-a-kind wearable works of art from this studio in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Mark Noll ditched his job as a computer programmer and started making jewelry about 15 years ago. Using discarded countertops, he creates one-of-a-kind wearable works of art from this studio in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Made in Tampa Bay: Gulf Coast Sourdough
If you've been to Acropolis, Oxford Exchange, The Library, or dozens of other places around Tampa Bay, you've probably tasted their creations before. In today's Made in Tampa Bay, we're taking you inside Gulf Coast Sourdough in Tampa.
If you've been to Acropolis, Oxford Exchange, The Library, or dozens of other places around Tampa Bay, you've probably tasted their creations before. In today's Made in Tampa Bay, we're taking you inside Gulf Coast Sourdough in Tampa.
Sweet food truck was sisters' cool idea
There’s a new food truck serving up sweet treats around the Bay Area, and the two sisters who run it are seeking out the best local ingredients to whip up their creations.
There’s a new food truck serving up sweet treats around the Bay Area, and the two sisters who run it are seeking out the best local ingredients to whip up their creations.
Palmetto tech company help visually impaired read drug labels
A family-owned company in Palmetto, Florida is using technology to make products to help the blind live more independently.
A family-owned company in Palmetto, Florida is using technology to make products to help the blind live more independently.
Lasers, sparks, and creativity: Father-son duo makes custom art
When it comes to their family-owned welding and metal fabrication business, Ed Bartles and his son Matt say, “If you can think it, we can do it.” The father-son duo is using sophisticated technology and good old-fashioned creativity to make custom, unique works of art.
When it comes to their family-owned welding and metal fabrication business, Ed Bartles and his son Matt say, “If you can think it, we can do it.” The father-son duo is using sophisticated technology and good old-fashioned creativity to make custom, unique works of art.
Build the boat of your dreams at Intrepid Power Boats
If you are looking for the boat of your dreams, Largo’s Intrepid Power Boats is a good place to start. They have been making custom boats in the Bay Area for 30 years.
If you are looking for the boat of your dreams, Largo’s Intrepid Power Boats is a good place to start. They have been making custom boats in the Bay Area for 30 years.
From jewelry to glassware, the creations from this St. Pete glass studio shine bright
St. Petersburg has taken on the role as the “glass coast,” and one studio helps the area shine even brighter. Inside Zen Glass Studio, art shines.
St. Petersburg has taken on the role as the “glass coast,” and one studio helps the area shine even brighter. Inside Zen Glass Studio, art shines.
Roll with it: Cotton candy meets ice cream at this Tampa shop
You won’t find an ice cream scoop inside this ice cream shop. Xu Bi has been rolling ice cream at Icesmile for about three years and always tries to bring the newest creations to his customers.
You won’t find an ice cream scoop inside this ice cream shop. Xu Bi has been rolling ice cream at Icesmile for about three years and always tries to bring the newest creations to his customers.
Local distillery makes its own whiskey, from farm to barrel
Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, Njoy is worth the journey.
Tucked deep inside the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, NJoy Spirits Distillery is a bit of a trek for most. But for the whiskey connoisseur or those looking for an interesting way to spend the day, Njoy is worth the journey.
Inside the Tervis Tumbler factory
They're famous across the country but they're based right here in Tampa Bay. Tervis Tumbler’s headquarters in north Venice is also home to their expanding factory.
They're famous across the country but they're based right here in Tampa Bay. Tervis Tumbler’s headquarters in north Venice is also home to their expanding factory.
Penguin Pretzels goes from home kitchen to big expansion
Pretzel lovers across Florida know about Penguin Pretzels. Penguin makes twisted treats – both savory and sweet – and ships them all over the state.
Pretzel lovers across Florida know about Penguin Pretzels. Penguin makes twisted treats – both savory and sweet – and ships them all over the state.
Skilled workforce crafts Bertram Yachts for worldwide elite
Some of the highest-quality yachts are made by a workforce in the Bay Area.
Some of the highest-quality yachts are made by a workforce in the Bay Area.
These wooden flowers look amazing and last forever
Fresh-cut flowers are a beautiful, fragrant addition to everything from events to the kitchen table. They can also be an expensive luxury that doesn't last very long.
Fresh-cut flowers are a beautiful, fragrant addition to everything from events to the kitchen table. They can also be an expensive luxury that doesn't last very long.
Made in Tampa Bay: Florida Cane Distillery
An Ybor City distillery is hand-crafting specialty spirits from sugar cane and the brand is beginning to make a name for itself far beyond Tampa.
An Ybor City distillery is hand-crafting specialty spirits from sugar cane and the brand is beginning to make a name for itself far beyond Tampa.