City advances equitable business opportunities for minority-owned and women-owned businesses
The City of St. Petersburg’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program…
small business
Hair loss solutions at The Hair Dive
Simone Durant provides a variety of hair restoration and hair loss services for men and…
Learn to defend yourself with Apex Tactical Response
Apex Tactical Response aims to provide training and information on being prepared for a…
Madam Naka’s Emporium crafting unique jewelry at Saturday Shoppes
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — When Nancy Gamble…
Closet of Classè dressing the masses
Shanae Simon’s Closet of Classè specializes in clothing for women getting ready for a…
Passion Geeks: A boutique self-care company driven by a desire to help others
Courtney Miller is the visionary behind Passion Geeks, a boutique self-care company…
City provides a new outlet for Black-owned businesses
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Renee Edwards, founder…
Body Polished: Outward expression of love, beauty and luxury
BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMPSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Shera Gray saw a different…
Focused on progress
‘As we complete our first 18 months in office, I’d like to share some of our…
Yole the Brand: From a hobby to a thriving business
Willhelmina Elijah bought equipment to make custom clothing during the pandemic thinking…
Urban Drinkery serves up spirits and chill vibes
During the pandemic, Shundra Allison’s love for creating cocktail concoctions as a…
Son of a Brisket offers Texas-style BBQ right here in Tampa Bay
Narja ‘Slim’ Campbell is serving up Texas-style barbeque realness at the Saturday…
Here comes the environmentally conscious bride
Anysia McDowall, owner of Verdant Bridal, runs a full-service bridal shop, from gowns to…
Mayor Welch allocates $1.35 million to support small businesses in south St. Pete
Mayor Ken Welch announced the $1.35 million South St. Petersburg CRA Microfund Program.…
Rub on the flavor with local seasonings
‘I saw Rachel Ray, I saw Emeril, I saw Paul Newman — nothing that really spoke to…
Samara B. Vintagely Chic Boutique: A mix of old and new
B’Lon Rich, owner of Samara B. Vintagely Chic Boutique, is one of many vendors at…
Largest Natural Experience event to date
This year’s Natural Experience sold more than 1,000 tickets online and hundreds at the…
Daughter follows mother’s path of entrepreneurship at the 2023 Collard Green Festival
At age 10, Amerie Akuffo debuted her business, Naturallie Amerie, at the 2019 Tampa Bay…