Clearwater, FL|News|
National Sandwich Chain’s New Tampa Bay-Area Location Is Its 1,400th Restaurant
A FL-based national sandwich chain recently celebrated the grand opening of its 1,400th restaurant.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
FL Store Openings
St. Pete, FL|News|
Beloved St. Pete British Restaurant Reopening In Gulfport After Closing In 2021
A beloved Beach Drive British restaurant has found a new home in Gulfport about five years after closing its doors, owners said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across Florida|News|
Spirit Halloween To Open About 100 Stores In FL: Here's Where
The seasonal retailer Spirit Halloween is getting ready to take over empty storefronts across Florida; here's where to find them.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Playboy Moving To FL | Pour-Your-Own-Bourbon Bar | Bargain Store Expands: FL Business
Hold A Hatching Gator Egg | Creative Mornings Speaker Series | Dank Burrito Plans 2nd FL Eatery | Restaurant Openings, Closings
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Japanese Bargain Store To Open Pinellas County Location As Part Of FL Expansion
The Japanese brand’s planned stores in Clearwater and South Florida are among Daiso’s first in the state.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
National Chicken Chain Opens New Pinellas County Restaurant
A national chicken finger chain opened its 14th FL restaurant in St. Petersburg.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
$27M Penthouse Sale | New Ice Cream Shop | Pet Store’s Dealer License Revoked: FL Business
Reptile Rescue Company | Best Hotels In FL | Farm Organization’s 15th Anniversary | New Convenience Store Opens | Cooling Housing Market
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
New Soft-Serve Ice Cream Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In St. Pete
A new soft-serve ice cream shop that serves made-to-order desserts using whole, real fruits has opened in St. Petersburg.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Diner Reopening | Friends Launch Coffee Company | Manatee Care Center Expands: FL Business
National Diner Chain Reopening | Same Publix Sells 2 Jackpot-Winning Lottery Tickets | Best Breakfast Sandwich | European Tariffs
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
New Grocery Store | Adult Arcade | Restaurant Openings | Top Pizzerias: FL Business
Kahwa Expansion | Christmas In July Fundraiser | Fresh Kitchen Rebuilds After Fire | Dog Bar Grand Opening | Walmart Coming Soon
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Grocery Chain Opens New Pasco County Store
A national grocery chain is opening a new store in Pasco County — its second in Odessa.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Popular Kid's Amusement Center Opens First Adult Arcade In FL
A popular children's amusement center opened 10 adult arcades across the U.S., including one in Florida.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa-Based Boutique Grocery Chain Plans Store In Ybor City’s Gasworx District
A boutique, high-end grocery chain based in Tampa is planning a new store in the Gasworx District, which is under development.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
National Retailer Sets Opening Date For Its Biggest Store In Manatee County: Report
A national retailer has set the opening date for its new Bradenton store, which is its largest in Manatee County, a report said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
New Burger Chain | British Pub Closing | Grocery Chain Expands: FL Business
FL Real Estate Drops | Restaurant Openings, Closings | Food Truck Finds Permanent Home | Art Show At Adult Day Care Facility
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Small Neighborhood Grocery Store Opens In Grand Central District
A Tampa-based small grocery chain that specializes in local, high-end and imported products expanded into St. Petersburg.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Capybara Café | Taylor Swift Hospital Visit | Pro Soccer Stadium | James Beard Winner: FL Business
Most Fascinating Restaurant In FL | Taylor Swift Hospital Visit | Restaurant Openings, Closings | Parking Garage Opens In Busy District
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Mattison’s, Ed’s Tavern, Kona Grill, Bonjour French Café: Restaurant News
Sarasota and Bradenton bar and restaurant news: Sweet Hut Bakery & Café, Bonjour French Café, Mattison’s, Ed’s Tavern, Kona Grill.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Capybara Café To Open Second FL Location In Tampa Bay Area
Capybara Café is opening a second location in FL this summer, giving visitors a chance to cuddle with capybaras, lemurs and other critters.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hooters Reopens After Hurricanes | Walmart Drone Delivery | Airline Shutdown: FL Business
Southern Fast-Food Brand Plans New Store | Chicken Chain Tests 2 New Sandwiches | Dog Bar Plans Expansion | Wine Bar Doubles As Coffee Shop
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
National Southern Fast-Food Chain To Open First Tampa Bay Area Restaurant
A Southern fast-food chain known for hand-breaded chicken is expanding in FL with its first Tampa Bay-area store in decades, a report said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Popular Bookstore Chain Plans Expansion With New Stores In CT, Other States
The popular bookstore chain plans to open a new store in Connecticut this month and has confirmed plans for more store openings in 2025.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Barnes & Noble To Open New Store In Southbury As Part Of Major Expansion
The popular bookstore chain plans to open a new store in Southbury this month and has confirmed plans for more store openings in 2025.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Smallest Bar In St. Petersburg’ Transforms Into Coffee Shop During The Day
An intimate downtown St. Pete beer and wine bar not far from city hall is now serving coffee during daytime hours.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
National Sandwich Chain Opens First Sarasota-Area Location
A national sandwich brand that announced its expansion in FL in recent years opened its first Sarasota-area shop last month.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Movie Mansion For Sale | $27M Social Club | New Dining: FL Business
Rock Climbing Gym’s Anniversary | Animal Rescue Fundraiser | Taco Brand Expands | Book Bus Forms Nonprofit | Chamber Finds New Home
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Walmart To Open Several New Stores By September 2025: Here's Where
A Walmart spokesperson has confirmed plans to open a number of new stores by September and even more throughout the remainder of 2025.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Taco Brand Expands With New Location
Taco Dirty, which opened its original location about seven years ago in Tampa, is expanding with a new Hillsborough County restaurant.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Chili’s, Applebee’s, Kelly’s, Chick-fil-A, Zōtō: Restaurant News
The latest restaurant news: Chili’s, Applebee’s, Chick-fil-A, Zōtō, Artisan Cheese Company, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Savor Sarasota.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Troubled Discount Retailer To Open 7 New FL Stores
The national retailer shuttered hundreds of stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but will breathe new life into seven FL locations.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Best Grocery Store | Burlington Moves | More Trader Joe's: FL Business
Shopping Center Fire | New Chick-Fil-A | Modern Japanese Restaurant | Milkshake Shop | Michelin Star Dining | Foot Locker Sold After FL Move
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Fast Food Chain Opens New Restaurant In Bradenton Area
Chick-fil-A opened its newest restaurant in Manatee County on Thursday, creating about 130 jobs in the area.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
National Off-Price Retailer Opening Relocated Store In University Mall
Burlington, a discount retailer selling everything from fashion to home goods, is opening its relocated University Mall-area store soon.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Specialty Grocer Hopes To Open Second Tampa Location: Report
National specialty grocery chain Trader Joe's is looking for a second location in the Tampa area, a report said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Milkshake, Chocolate Shop Sets Opening Date In Tampa Area
A PA-based milkshake and chocolate shop is expanding in FL with a new location opening soon in Riverview.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Senior Health Care Hubs Open At 3 Tampa Bay-Area Walmarts
Three new Conviva Senior Primary Care centers have opened at Florida Walmart locations.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
