Bay Squeeze

02/07/2025

I'd like to share another Bay Squeeze profile with you. As always, please keep in mind that this is a non-commercial venture. My first creative passion is photography and I'm stoke to get an opportunity to share people's stories.

Meet Mathew and Danielle, the dynamic duo who brought the spirit of Ybor City to their brewery in Ybor. They've created a truly unique and otherworldly atmosphere, and their beers are some of the best I've ever tasted – and I've had a lot of beers! 😃 The vibe is relaxed, and everything about the place is dialed in.
Do yourself a favor and check it out with your friends and family.

Cheers,
Frank 🍻

Meet Mathew and Danielle at Sky Puppy Brewing, a distinctive spot that embodies the spirit of Ybor City.

06/15/2022

We are stoked to present Jill Wax founder of La France. Jill has maintained the longest-running retail store in Ybor City and has served generations of patrons.

https://www.baysqueeze.com/jill-wax-la-france-ybor/

Jill: I first opened a retail clothing store in the early 70s. It was new hippy-like clothes; I loved the fabrics. A lot of it was 100% hand-embroidered

09/16/2021

In this retrospective, there is some excellent work by Michelle V. Agins, a Pulitzer-winning New York Times photographer.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/arts/michelle-agins-photoville-photography.html

A new retrospective honors Michelle V. Agins, a Pulitzer-winning New York Times photographer who captures stories that would otherwise go untold.

08/17/2021

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Lori Collins from USF DHHC, who's doing fascinating work preserving historical sites locally and globally. She is supported by an amazing team of academics and accredited researchers.
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Meet Dr. Lori Collins from DHHC at USF who's doing fascinating work preserving historical sites locally and globally.

07/16/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/arts/design/new-woman-behind-the-camera-met-museum.html

Female authorship gives meaning to the images in “The New Woman Behind the Camera” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an inspired and inspiring exhibition.

06/11/2021

We are thrilled to announce our next profile, Dr. Lori Collins of the USF DHHC. We are looking forward to discussing some of the fascinating work she's been doing.

Dr. Lori Collins is a Research Associate Professor and co-Director of the Digital Heritage & Humanities Center (DHHC) in the University of South Florida Libraries, and has a courtesy appointment in the School of Geosciences.

Photo courtesy of USF staff.

06/04/2021

Looking for something to do this weekend? Checkout our latest profile of Travis Malloy of Meacham Urban Farm in downtown Tampa. We are giving away a $25 Meacham gift certificate to the first person who can name the artist reference for the fifth picture - please comment below. We love what these folks are doing.
https://baysqueeze.com/travis-malloy-meacham-farm-tampa/
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We interviewed Travis Malloy, owner of TrailBale farm and partner of the new Meacham farm in downtown Tampa — in association with the Tampa Housing Authority.

05/30/2021

In case you missed this a while back. We profiled Tom DeGeorge from the Crowbar who promotes some of the best music in town. Good stuff.
https://baysqueeze.com/crow-bar-ybor-city-tom-degeorge/
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The Crow Bar in Ybor City is a music venue icon that attracts an eclectic array of music and crowds. Hear why owner Tom DeGeorge thinks Ybor City is an excellent location.

05/30/2021

We are excited to announce our next profile. We are venturing out of Ybor and going to profile Travis from Meacham Urban Farm in downtown Tampa. Stay tuned!

01/01/2021

We couldn't be more excited about the new year and kicking things off with Arturo Fuente ci**rs. We had the pleasure of getting an inside look at the brand and profiling Liana Fuente who oversees all the Marketing for the Family Business. It doesn't get more Ybor than Arturo Fuente Cigar Factory!

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Liana Fuente is a 4th generation member of the Fuente cigar family. Her great-grandfather, Arturo Fuente, founded the family business in Ybor City in 1912.

10/27/2020

ICONS OF YBOR: Ybor City has some fantastic dining options and Al’s Finger Licking BBQ is not to be missed. Al Reynolds has perfected the art of Smokey BBQ. Check out his profile and see why Al appreciates Ybor City.

https://baysqueeze.com/als-finger-licking-good-bbq-ybor-city/

At Al's BBQ Ybor City all of our soulful sides are made from scratch and love every day. Our meat is smoked the old fashioned way in outdoor smokers with hickory, citrus, pecan, oak — it gives it a unique flavor.

10/08/2020

We started this series with Brian Schaefer owner of Skate park of Tampa and the The Bricks. He’s brought a lot of attention to area - he's an Ybor original.
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Bay Squeeze is your source to discover some of the fascinating people that make up the Tampa Bay region. Our enthusiasm is anchored in capturing people through photography, with powerful stories to be told.