Grocery shopping

From rising grocery costs to fewer Canadian snowbirds and vibrant local volunteer bands, "Florida Matters Live & Local" explores how economics, travel and community life shape everyday experiences.

The cost of meat, eggs and cereal are among the biggest drivers of rising grocery prices in recent months, according to the Consumer Price Index.

She suggests weekly shopping trips, and not driving all over town to save a few pennies.

Kathy Saunders has written the Taster’s Choice column in the Tampa Bay Times food section for more than 16 years. When the pandemic hit, and with an…