Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery

Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Volta Wine + Market is betting downtown St. Pete wants a great vibe and a gourmet grocer built for everyday life.

Tampa-based Campus Course rethinks Florida college apparel

Campus Course apparel featuring a University of South Florida polo and matching hat with understated collegiate branding.

A Tampa-based startup is building a collegiate-first apparel brand rooted in Florida schools, golf culture and understated design.

Tiny Tap Tavern sold after more than 70 years

Exterior of Tiny Tap Tavern in Tampa with signage visible after the longtime neighborhood bar was sold.

After more than 70 years, Tiny Tap Tavern has been sold, with plans to preserve its legacy while preparing for a careful next chapter.

Beauty Buzz: Sun Kissed

By Amit Bloom Chantecaille Sunstone Collection: This sun-drenched color story channels the sun-soaked days of summer when everything basks in a radiant golden light. In this clean beauty, talc-free collection are a pearlescent bronzer, $82; two radiant blushes, $75 each; and three lip sheer balms, $36 each. Available at Neiman Marcus stores in South Florida. (neimanmarcus.com; chantecaille.com) … Read more

The Good Life: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, Malicious Women Co. and more

Mickey Mouse Classic Blend from Joffrey’s Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, a Tampa-based coffee roaster that is the official specialty coffee of Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Vacation Club, has launched its newest addition to the Disney Specialty Coffee Collection—the Mickey Mouse Classic Blend, a smooth, medium-roasted blend of 100 percent Arabica … Read more

John Harvey talks about his move to St. Petersburg and the future of travel 

After months of staying inside, watching a global pandemic unfold, people are ready to start planning for future travels. The Wall Street Journal reported that while major international vacations were canceled this year bucket list, luxury travel planning for 2021 and 2022 is on the rise. International travel expert John Harvey agrees and understands that … Read more

The Good Life: Hublot watches and St. Pete Eats

St. Pete Eats Now you can make local dishes you love, in your own kitchen. St. Pete Eats: A Cookbook is stocked with creations from St. Petersburg staples like Red Mesa Restaurant, to celebrity chefs like Ray Lampe, aka “Dr. BBQ.” After all, health is much more than a fair-weather state of mind—it’s a mission. … Read more