Local veteran-owned food truck makes mark with authentic Maine food
Got Lobstah? is a Tampa Bay area food truck specializing in authentic Maine fare.
Lithia veteran, owner of Stalk and Vine on 39, finds community in farming
Stalk and Vine on 39 is a veteran-owned farm that provides fresh, wholesome produce.
Florida veteran creates BBQ sauce using only Sunshine State ingredients
Chef G’s "Florida BarBQ Sauce" was created right in Ybor City. All four flavors include ingredients from the state of Florida.
Buy a veteran a beer at this St. Petersburg brewery
Bayboro has a music hall, beer garden, and large tasting room at their St. Pete property. They also offer a "Buy a vet a beer" program.
'I get to preserve it': Business owner turns broken jewels into new masterpieces
Julie Sullivan spends hours meticulously collaging old jewels onto a variety of objects. She runs Beautifully Broken Jules, and the name explains it all.
Bay Area baker turns macaron obsession into booming business
A baker in Riverview puts a fun twist on a classic French pastry with macaron business.
Bold Notion Quilting owner finds passion in teaching others
Bold Notion Quilting owner Lauren Jackson feels most at home in front of a large quilting machine.
Lifelong artist creates thousands of pieces for beach-side business 'License Plate Stuff'
David Herb's home is filled with at least 10,000 license plates. He's a collector, but only around 700 of those are part of his collection. The rest are for his business, appropriately called "License Plate Stuff."
Florida woman finds bliss in creating jewelry using heat
Sarah Phillips feels a wide range of emotions during a day working for her business Armillata Designs.
Former chef turned bladesmith forges knives, teaches others
Jordan Cox, also known as “Jordy the Knife Maker," is a bladesmith located in Thonotosassa.
Lifelong artist uses her work as therapy
Surrounded by the sweet smell of campfire, Chelsea Glade works on her creations. The wood burner has run Pickle Shop Curiosity for the last eight years. For the lifelong artist, work is therapy.
Bradenton business owner turns love of bow ties into Dapper Bowtique
Dapper Bowtique is a handcrafted bow tie and accessory business located in Bradenton.
Clearwater restaurant brings even more toppings to loaded baked potato
A Clearwater restaurant called Loaded specializes in baked potato dishes, and the owner said they offer just about everything you can think of on a loaded baked potato.
Flower Me Tampa Décor and Rentals provides a special bloom
Flower Me Tampa Décor and Rentals is an event planning company based in the Tampa area that specializes in ‘bloom boards’.
Two passions turn into local jewelry business, Cori Rose Handmade
Nikki Turner made charms for her family to start, then came earrings. After posting photos on social media, friends and family encouraged her to sell them. Three years later, she now runs Cori Rose Handmade.
Lifelong artist turns her art into full-time business
Lifelong artist Ashley Cassens took a big leap three years ago, by turning her art into a full-time business. She didn't experience a light bulb moment. Instead, the art teacher decided to take some business entrepreneur classes.
Local prop maker brings love of filmmaking, special effects to 'Fireblade Comics'
Jason Rawley has been building his entire life – whether it was repurposing old toys as a child or creating costumes for himself and his friends.
Clearwater jewelry maker transforms found items into wearable works of art
Jewelry maker Lauralie Bradford has spent years using whatever materials she could find to create new products for her Clearwater-based business The Genesis.
Banyan Coffee Company opens new shop in Palmetto, with on-site roasting
Banyan Coffee Company is a brand known around the Tampa Bay area, being sold at coffee shops from Sarasota to Parrish. Now the owners are opening their own café in Palmetto, where customers can watch the bean-roasting process while they wait.
Family business brings popular Filipino food to Tampa Bay area
For the Barican's, weekend mornings are filled with food and a little bit of frenzied family time. The family runs "Just Lumpia," which sells Filipino eggs rolls and lumpia at local markets in the Tampa Bay area.