Lida’s started as a small plant shop that shared space with another local business on Central Avenue in St. Pete. It’s done super well and grown enough to expand to a much bigger spot nearby. Walking into Lida’s is instantly calming to the senses; the shop is full of unique and awesome plants, a build-your-own-terrarium bar, and all-around good feels. The back area has a path that winds around native plant beds, pollinator gardens, and plants you won’t find at the larger nurseries and plant shops around town. Recent example: The other day, I stopped by on my way home for a little pick-me-up, and walked out with my hands full of something called a Dutchman’s Pipe vine, which was covered in swallowtail butterfly eggs—feeling excited, rejuvenated and hopeful once again. lidasjungle.com

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Tampa Heights has long been a neighborhood in renaissance, and there’s even more positive energy on the corner of Florida and Floribraska Avenues thanks to New Heights Dance Academy where owner-director Cassie Plumridge has assembled a dedicated team of energetic instructors who not only teach a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced levels of ballet, jazz, tap, choreography and much more, but also create an inclusive space for folks of all ages (seriously).
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Finalists: Kelsi Thrasher, David Del Tosto

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