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'Please Do Not Go To The Airport': FL Airline Abruptly Shuts Down, Cancels Flights
A regional airline abruptly shut down operations and canceled flights across FL, the Caribbean and the Bahamas after a bankruptcy sale.
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Dog Bar Expands In Tampa Bay Area With New Sarasota Location
St.Petersburg’s Dog Bar is expanding with a new location opening in Sarasota this summer, owners said.
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‘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.
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.
St. Pete Man Stole High-End Watches Worth $650K From His Employer: Sheriff
An employee stole $650K worth of high-end watches from a Largo jewelry store, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Popular Fast Food Chain Testing 2 New Sandwiches: See Where
Chick-fil-A is testing two new sandwiches through July 19 at select restaurants, including a Florida location.
McGrath’s, LongHorn, O’Leary’s Tiki, Shuck It Raw: Restaurant News
In Sarasota and Bradenton restaurant news: McGrath’s, LongHorn Steakhouse, O’Leary’s Tiki Bar, Shuck It Raw Bar.
Port Richey Hooters Reopens 9 Months After Hurricane Helene's Hit
The first Hooters in Pasco County underwent renovations for nine months after taking in 4 feet of water during Hurricane Helene.
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.
Major Retailer Expands Drone Delivery Service Into 2 FL Cities
As Walmart expands its drone delivery, the company has moved the service into two major FL cities.
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