People to KNOW in Tampa Bay

We know that Tampa Bay is special and a big part of what makes this area an amazing place to live is the people. We’re introducing you to kids and adults whose stories you should know. This is not a ‘pay for play’ list like those published by some other sites and magazines. We are simply featuring people who are doing incredible things in our community and deserve the recognition. Let’s dive in and meet your extraordinary Tampa Bay neighbors!

Natalie Zfat Tampa

Moms to Know: Natalie Zfat

OrthoPaws dog in wheelchair

Pup’s Injury Inspires Local ‘Dog Mom’ to Start Prosthetics Company

Tampa Bay Sun FC players on field in Tampa

Tampa Bay Sun FC: Ready to Kick Off a History-Making Season

Jenna Cibran

Moms to Know: Jenna Cibran 

Steinbrenner High students and Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Running for a Purpose! Steinbrenner High runners help adoptable dogs

Dakayla Wison So you think you can dance

Dakayla Wilson: Letting Kids Pave their Own Paths

St. John’s Episcopal school 3rd & 4th grade

Kids to Know: St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School Grades 3 & 4

Bricks for Kidz Kids Love Bricks new LEGO charity kids play with legos

Local Bricks 4 Kidz owner launches new non-profit, Kids Love Bricks

Omar Germany cancer survivor Tampa

Kids to Know: Omar Germany

Jessica Payne Tampa

Moms to Know Jessica Payne: Sweatology Studio, Undressed Tans

Dr. Jamie Decker and his family

Meet Dr. Decker: Father of 5 and Cardiologist

CUP Coffee South Tampa interior photo by Maggie Rodriguez

Fill Your CUP: The mission behind Tampa’s inclusive coffee shop

Caroline and Charlotte Gallagher of C&C Lemonade Factory

Kids to Know: Caroline and Charlotte Gallagher, C&C Lemonade Factory

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Pagidipati Family donation

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from the Pagidipati Family of Tampa

Bhavna Kanakia

Moms to Know: Bhavna Kanakia

Entertainment Revue Empowers Young Voices in the Performing Arts for 34 Years cover

Entertainment Revue Empowers Young Voices in the Performing Arts for 34 Years

Danielle Bayard Jackson

Ladies, It’s Time To Fight For Your Friendships

Danielle Bayard Jackson

Moms to Know: Danielle Bayard Jackson, Friendship Coach, Educator & Author

Emaline Khavin

Kids to Know: Emaline Khavin

Gorrie Elementary School Tampa

Kids to Know: The Students of Gorrie Elementary School in Tampa

Vicki Sokolik

Moms to Know: Vicki Sokolik, founder of Starting Right, Now

Tori Penso

Moms to Know: Meet Tori Penso, FIFA Women’s World Cup referee

Truett Gardner YMKG Captain

Krewe Life: Meet Truett Gardner of YMKG and His Family

Mike and Brian Kleinschmidt

Tampa Bay’s Dream Couple: Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt of HGTV’s “100 Day Dream Home”

Lauren Suttell, LJ Aesthetics

Moms to Know: Lauren Suttell, LJ Aesthetics

Hustle Sanely Jess Massey

Say goodbye to burnout with help from local mama, Jess Massey, founder of Hustle Sanely

Juliette Feld Grossman shares the story behind the NEW Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Juliette Feld Grossman shares the story behind the NEW Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Sadie Dixon

Kids to Know: Sadie Dutton

Jason Licht Family Interview

Licht Style: It all Works Out 

Dev Shah, winner of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Kids to Know: Dev Shah, winner of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

mandy schulis The story Shift

Moms to Know: Mandy Schulis, founder of The Story Shift

Christina Unkel, president of Super League Tampa Bay

Moms to Know: Meet Christina Unkel with the Super League Tampa Bay

Full Circle Moments with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders

Full Circle Moments with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Junior Cheerleaders

Kendra scott visits hyde park retail store

Q&A with Kendra Scott: Style Trends, Advice for Moms, and Her Passion for Giving Back

Kids to Know, Jake Klopfenstein of Angling for Relief

Kids to Know: Meet Jake Klopfenstein with Angling For Relief

Family Matters Panel

90s Con Recap: Catching Up with Some of Our Favorite Celebs About the Event!

Hispanic Heritage in Tampa Bay

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Two local moms share their deep roots in Tampa Bay

Dominique Richardson

Moms to Know: Dominique Richardson

Evermom

St. Pete Based Mom Group, EverMom, is For Every Mom

Emersyn Southwick

Kids to Know: Emersyn Southwick

Tampa Bay Fashion Experience

A Fashionable Way to Give Back: The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience debuts this month

Denis Phillips ABC Action News

ABC Action News Meteorologist Denis Phillips Talks Hurricane Prep and Rule #7

Eileen Esposito The Sunflower Patch

Moms to Know: Eileen Esposito, The Sunflower Patch

Mason Hawk:

Kids to Know: Mason Hawk

Dr. Cynthia Stringfield

Moms to Know: Dr. Cynthia Stringfield, ZooTampa

Alyson Hobbs

Kids to Know: Alyson Hobbs @aly_8_hockey

meditations for mom

A Tampa Mom’s Meditation Focused Podcast Downloaded 100 Million Times

Big John's journey

Meet the LaFace Family of RIPA & Associates, presenting sponsors of Big John the Triceratops

Quin Brewington

Moms to Know: Quin Brewington, Sister Lady Girl, Second Act Summit

Kat Stickler

Ten Million Reasons to Love Kat Stickler

Madden Sheridan

Kids to Know: Madden Sheridan, Miracle By The Bay

Sidd and Ami Pagidipati Bought big John the triceratops

Meet the People Bringing ‘Big John’ the Triceratops to Tampa

Seventh Avenue Apothecary

Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Who Sparked Seventh Avenue Apothecary

Procure

Procure in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village: On a mission to support woman-owned businesses

Alicia Schulhof

Balancing it All as a Working Mom & Children’s Health Care Leader: Getting to Know Alicia Schulhof

Sorboni Banerjee

Moms to Know: Sorboni Banerjee

Ansley Kins

Kids to Know: Ansley Kins

Emma Campbell Hillsborough County 2022 Anti-Bullying Award recipient

Kids to Know: Emma Campbell, 2022 Hillsborough Co. Anti-Bullying Recognition Award Winner

Bianca Burrows

Local Artist, Bianca Burrows, shares her heart on blank canvases

Fairyland Figurine Restoration

Fairy Tales, Family and Tampa Flair: Getting to know Tampa restaurant icon, Richard Gonzmart

Rylee Miller

Kids to Know: Meet kid-DJ, Rylee Miller

Alyssa Rhoads

Moms to Know: Alyssa Rhoads, Eventing Tampa Bay, CEO Council

Richard Hales

Celebrity Chef Richard Hales’ Hometown Restaurant is a Family Affair

Tampa Pickleball Crew

NEW in Tampa Bay: Meet and JOIN the Tampa Pickleball Crew

Zubrick Magic Theatre

Zubrick Magic in St. Pete is a Must-See Magic Show in Tampa Bay!

flamenco dancer

Flamenco & Freedom: A Renowned Cuban Dancer now Lives the American Dream in Tampa

Jordan Parramore

Kids to Know: Jordan Parramore, Jordan’s Juice Bar & Delights

Kiva Williams

Moms to Know: Kiva Williams

Florish

Meet the family behind Tampa vegan restaurant, Florish

Lexline Johnson

Kids to Know: Lexline Johnson

Dr. Amy Patenaude

Moms to Know: Dr. Amy Patenaude, ED.D., NCSP, A Child’s Path

Karrie Mueller

Moms to Know: Karrie Mueller, Webhead Interactive, Parties With Character, Cheap Cookie Cutters, Dairy Joy

Noah Cheong Kids to KNOW

Kids to Know: Noah Cheong

Lindsay Hernandez and Julie Tingley.

Moms to Know: A nonprofit leader’s mission inspires meaningful holiday family traditions

Victoria Reyes

Kids to Know: Victoria Reyes

Amy Dascola

Moms to Know: Amy Dascola

Kiley Williams

The Ultimate Soccer Mom: Soccer veteran Kiley Williams is grateful for a second chance after motherhood

Logan Ryan Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Family

Logan Ryan: Gratitude for Family & Football

Barbara Tripp

Moms to Know: Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue

Elaine Feaster

Kids to Know: Elaine Feaster, ScoutingForBooks.com

Dexter Jackson community garden in Tampa

Growing a Garden of Impact with Former Bucs Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson

Kennedy McCormick

Kids to Know: Kennedy McCormick

Farron Hipp

Farron’s Unexpected Blessing: Daytime Co-host Farron Hipp welcomes her first child through adoption