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Publix Ice Cream Truck, Drive-Thru Wawa, Cat Box: FL Business News
In other FL business news: Detwiler's in St. Pete, Gold's Gym opens in Tampa's Gasworx District, AC stolen from bookstore, Whataburger.
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The Cat Box, A Feline Adoption Center, Opening Soon In St. Petersburg
The Friends of Strays will open the nonprofit organization’s new cat adoptions center, The Cat Box, in St. Petersburg soon.
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2 $4M Mega Millions Tickets Sold At FL Publix Stores Half Mile Apart
Two Publix stores only a half-mile apart in Tampa Bay area each sold a $4M-winning ticket in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, reports said.
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FL’s First Drive-Thru Wawa Opening In Tampa Bay Area
The new drive-thru Wawa opening soon in Pinellas County will be the company’s third such location in the U.S.
Despite Reports, Detwiler’s Won’t Be Moving Into St. Pete: Reports
Though developers said they were in talks to bring Detwiler’s to St. Pete, the grocery chain said no such move is in the works, reports saidThe 25,000-square-foot Gold’s Gym Tampa Gasworx will celebrate its grand opening this summer.
South FL Chef Wins James Beard Award
Valerie Chang, executive chef and owner of Maty’s in Miami, was honored at Monday’s James Beard Foundation Awards.
Tiny Gator Swept From Lobby Of FL Restaurant: Watch
Deputies used a broom to sweep a tiny gator from outside a Bradenton Peach’s restaurant, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
AC Unit Stolen From Wilson’s Book World Will Cost $10K To Replace
Wilson’s Book World in St. Petersburg is raising funds to replace the store’s air conditioning unit, which was stolen overnight Friday.
Publix Ice Cream Truck Hits The Road In FL Again This Summer
The Publix ice cream truck will tour Florida again this summer with its premium ice cream and limited-edition flavors.
26 More FL Red Lobster Restaurants May Close In Bankruptcy: See List
Red Lobster, which abruptly closed more than 50 restaurants last month, revealed in bankruptcy court that 26 more FL locations could close.
Whataburger Coming To Manatee County: Report
The Texas-based burger chain Whataburger hopes to expand south in Florida with a new restaurant in the Bradenton area, a report said.
New Microcinema Is Tampa Theatre’s First Expansion Since It Was Built
The intimate 43-seat microcinema is the first addition to the Tampa Theatre since it was built 98 years ago.
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