Christmas Bar, Armored Car Dealer, City Furniture: FL Business News

FLORIDA — Check out the latest business news headlines from Florida Patch news sites:

11 FL Big Lots Stores To Close After Grim Earnings Report

Big Lots has designated stores for closure nationally, and in Florida, after $205 million in losses for the first quarter of 2024.

New Downtown Sarasota Sprouts Sets Grand Opening Date

A 23,000-square-foot Sprouts grocery store will open its doors to shoppers soon. It’s part of the One Main Plaza project, reports said.

Four Endangered Lemurs Born At FL Lemur Conservation Foundation

The Lemur Conservation Foundation recently welcomed 4 baby lemurs representing 3 endangered species at its Myakka City reserve.

Saks Fifth Avenue To Open Fifth Avenue Club At The Vinoy In St. Pete

The luxury personal shopping and styling service, the Fifth Avenue Club, will open soon at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg.

'Like Christmas Threw Up': Tampa’s Joy Bar Celebrates Holiday All Year

Joy Bar in Tampa, which launched in December, will celebrate its first Christmas in July next month with a full event line-up, specials.

Selby Botanical Garden Lands On Time’s List Of World’s Greatest Places

The Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota landed on Time’s annual list of World’s Greatest Places.

Florida Holocaust Museum To Close For Expansion Project

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg will temporarily close for a months-long renovation project.

$600 In Beef Stolen From FL Publix, Suspect Sought: Report

Per a media report, a man accused of stealing nearly $600 in meat from a Publix grocery store is being sought in Florida.

Allegiant Announces 7 New Routes From Florida Airports

Allegiant airline will start flying nonstop to seven new destinations in Florida in November, including two airports in the Tampa Bay area.

3 FL Pizzerias Among Nation's Best, Italian Website Says

Pizzerias in Tampa and Miami were ranked among the top 50 in the United States, according to the list released annually.

31 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S., New Ranking Says

In Florida, 31 hospitals are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ranking.

First Armored Vehicle Dealership In U.S. Opens In Florida

The bulletproof high-end vehicles from Miami Armored can withstand assault fire from 7.62mm rounds, explosions from up to two hand grenades.

City Furniture Showroom With Cafe, Wine Bar Opening In UTC: Reports

A 120,000-square-foot City Furniture, a FL-based upscale home furnishings store, will open in Sarasota’s UTC area, reports said.

289 FL Restaurants Honored With Wine Spectator Awards

Nearly 300 Florida restaurants earned the Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.

Green Lemon, Pistil House, Sharkie’s, HaleLife: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg restaurant, bar news: Green Lemon, Pistil House, Sharkie’s Bicycles & Brews, HaleLife Bistro, There Goes the Neighborhood.