Sean Daly

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In 1976, a teenager named Bob Gross landed a job at a hospital. His buddy Robin got him the gig. Fifty years later, at HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Bob — a plant operator who can fix everything, from toilets to ... See more

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — She's an award-winning baker, a chocolatier, a Navy veteran, and one of the most inventive culinary talents in Tampa Bay. Hayley Johnson, owner of the Baking Soldier in Tarpon Springs, will be a popular stop for locals and tourists ... See more

LARGO, Fla. — Three miles of bookshelves. More than 253 tons of books, music and movies were saved from landfills in 2025 alone. WATCH: The Book Rescuers in Largo features 3 miles of reading and a mission to help the community A 10,000-square-foot store s... See more

LARGO, Fla. — Matt Mayberry was tired of corporate life, tired of staring at a computer screen. "Sunny Sip was born out of the necessity of being part of the community again," he says. "Now I get to see regulars every day, get to know them, get to know th... See more

CITRUS PARK, Fla. — If you still need last-minute holiday gift ideas, but you want to shop and support local while stuffing those stockings, we have the perfect place for you. WATCH: Shop local for last-minute gift ideas at the Maker & Merchant in Cit... See more