Yellow Bird Studio is the perfect place for kids and adults to enjoy arts and crafts. At Yellow Bird Studio, you will find art supplies galore used for painting, building, sewing, and crafting your newest designs. This arts & crafts studio in Tampa, Florida. They also offer classes, camps, parties, and special events for everyone who loves art, young and old.

Haley is a fourth-generation Floridian who has worked with their hands across the state. They focus on making things that last and teaching others how to do the same.

Clay is honest and rewards those who work with it patiently. All your decisions can create beauty or catastrophe, so you learn not to be too attached and to learn from your mistakes.

This studio is a grounded, welcoming space for beginners and experienced makers alike. There's no pressure to be perfect here - just the chance to make something real with your hands.

Come to the spae to learn and make your newest piece.

You can't come to Tampa without visiting ZooTampa located in Lowry Park. As one of the country's most acclaimed zoos, it offers visitors the chance to see more than 1,000 animals while also supporting important conservation and wildlife rehabilitation efforts. What makes the zoo especially unique is its location in the heart of Seminole Heights. Nestled within one of Tampa's oldest neighborhoods, ZooTampa has been a community landmark for decades, creating the rare experience of stepping into lush animal habitats just minutes from the city's bustling streets. It's a reminder of how Tampa has grown around one of its most beloved attractions, making wildlife and conservation accessible to locals and visitors alike.

The Bay Blend host, Sky Lebron, and I recently had the opportunity to visit ZooTampa and take part in both a stingray and snow leopard encounter. Learn more about our experience here!

Microgroove is an independent, genre-less record store located in none other than Seminole Heights.

Opened for the last 15 years,  this tiny but mighty 625-square-foot shop offers a curated selection of new and used vinyl records (roughly 80% used), used CDs, cassettes, and occasional audio gear.

Owned by a music enthusiasts who never loses focus on community and promotion local artists, Microgroove is a great place to find the next piece for your collection.