Grocery Chain Expands | National Steakhouse Opening | Best New Dining: FL Business

From a widespread cheese recall to a new Outback Steakhouse celebrating its grand opening to a regional grocery chain planning its expansion, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

Oar & Iron, Mimi Brasserie, Chipotle, Parrot Live, Smokin Momma, Bowled: Restaurant News

Restaurant news in Sarasota and Bradenton include Oar & Iron, Mimi Brasserie openings, Smokin Momma food truck partnering with Parrot Live.

This FL Eatery Among Best New Restaurants In America, New List Says

A South Florida eatery is among the best new restaurants in the U.S., a new list from Esquire said.

40K SF Indoor Pickleball Club Set To Open In Pasco County

A 40,000-square-foot pickleball club with 14 indoor courts is set to open in Port Richey.

73 FL Hospitals Receive 'A' Grade For Safety, 7 Get 'D': See Full List

The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades scores Florida hospitals based on their ability to protect patients.

Company Chosen To Run Ferry Between Downtown St. Pete, Tampa: PSTA

Hubbard’s Marina was chosen to operate a new ferry service between downtown St. Pete and Tampa, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said.

Massive Cheese Recall: Products At Publix, Target, Walmart Pulled In FL

Among the dozens of brands affected by the recall in Florida are Target's Good and Gather, Walmart's Great Value and Happy Farms by Aldi.

National Steakhouse Chain Opening New Restaurant In Tampa Area

A national steakhouse chain is opening a new location in the Tampa area and will donate $5,000 from its grand opening to Feeding Tampa Bay.

11 Arrested In Holiday Retail Theft Operation At UTC Mall: Sarasota County Sheriff

During a recent holiday retail theft initiative at the University Town Center mall, 11 were arrested, the Sarasota County sheriff said.

Harley-Davidson Dealerships Are Closing, Including In FL

"I'm a dealer, and I hate to admit this, but there are too many dealers for the number of new vehicles that are being sold today."

FL Grocery Chain Expanding With New Manatee County Store

A family-owned grocery chain in Sarasota and Manatee counties plans to open its seventh store in the region.

3 FL Restaurants Ranked Among America's Best, New Ranking Says

Three restaurants in FL have earned bragging rights as among the best in America, according to a new ranking from the reservation platform.

National Retailer Closing 20 Locations, Laying Off 900 Workers: What It Means For FL

There are 13 stores in Florida that could be affected by a national retailer's plan to close 20 locations in the U.S. and Canada.