Corey Beckman

1 month ago | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

Eddie Powers is putting the finishing touches on his two vacation rentals on Manasota Key. He and his wife, Jen, are about to welcome their first renters since the 2024 hurricanes. "Most definitely, we have fixed them back up exactly the way they were when we first got them four years ago. So, we spared no expense," said Eddie. READ: Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto Big picture view: They're relieved, but exhausted.

1 month ago | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

Clementines is downtown Bradenton’s newest café. "There was nothing in downtown that had anything like this," said Sky Kirkwood, the owner of Clementines. MADE IN TAMPA BAY: House of Vegano brings sushi with vegan twist to St. Pete Local perspective: One of their go-to items is the acai bowls. They are all dairy-free and served in the style of a banana split. "It’s a lot more healthier than ice cream, though," said Kirkwood. They’re also covered with homemade granola and fruit.

1 month ago | fox13news.com | Russell Rhodes |Corey Beckman

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process. What they're saying: "It’s just sad," said Diane Yeomans, who drives around Manasota Key in her golf cart. "You can't go to our state park. It's closed. You just need a place to go to get away from this stuff." Manasota Key is in the midst of a long recovery process after the 2024 hurricane season.

1 month ago | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

House of Vegano is a vegan sushi restaurant located in St. Petersburg. "It’s amazing food that just happens to be vegan," said Thalia Tatham, the owner and founder of the St. Pete restaurant. MADE IN TAMPA BAY: Sarasota-based artist making waves with ocean inspired art The backstory: Tatham went vegan in 2020 as an effort to get her autoimmune disease under control. She was diagnosed with lupus when she was 23 years old.

2 months ago | fox13news.com | Corey Beckman

Alyssa Marie’s passion for art has never wavered. The oil painter and muralist is based in St. Petersburg. "I have never once considered going and doing something else. I love it!" she said. MADE IN TAMPA BAY: Bay Area veterans who bonded over spicy foods creates 'Redacted Hot Sauce' The backstory: Alyssa moved to the area from Colorado to be close to the water. She said it’s the perfect place to find inspiration all around her. "I live in paradise.