Burger Chain Closes | New Aldi | Butcher Shop Rebuilds: FL Business

FLORIDA — From an oddities shop selling human bones to a beloved burger chain shutting down its last stores to new restaurant openings, here are the latest business headlines from Florida Patch.

Artist Couple Showcases Work At Atypical Venues In St. Pete

See Luci Westphal’s “Post-Historic St. Pete” at Craftsman House, Forever Florida, and Scott Solary’s “Grainscapes” at Sip Shop Hooray.

New Aldi Grocery Store Sets Opening Date In Lakeland

Aldi, a discount grocer, has set the opening date for its third store in Lakeland.

Burger Chain Closes 2 Tampa Eateries, St. Pete Restaurant Closing Soon

A chain known for healthier burger options, Evos closed its last three FL restaurants — two in Tampa and one in St. Pete.

Specialty Butcher Shop Rebuilds In Bradenton After Hurricane Milton

The Chop Shop in Bradenton pivoted to a pick-up service after Hurricane Milton and has since rebuilt its shop thanks to grant funding.

Melting Pot Returns To St. Petersburg After Original Location Closes

The Melting Pot has returned to St. Petersburg after closing its original location on 4th Street N. in 2020 after more than 30 years.

131 Main, Chick-Fil-A, Orchid SRQ, Bulla Gastropub: Restaurant News

The latest restaurant and bar news in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas: 131 Main, Chick-Fil-A, Orchid SRQ, Bulla Gastropub

Man Threw Bottles Of Urine Into St. Pete Business, Splashing Worker

Angry about being turned down for a job interview, the suspect splashed bottles of urine inside a St. Petersburg business, reports said.

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: FL Leaders React

Some Florida leaders support President Donald Trump in his latest measure, pausing tariffs for 90 days.

Man Convicted In Fatal Bar Shooting In Bradenton: State Attorney

A man fatally shot another man during an argument outside a Bradenton bar in 2022, the state attorney’s office said.

Celery Sticks Sold At FL Walmarts Recalled Over Listeria Risk: FDA

A CA company has voluntarily recalled pre-cut celery sticks sold in FL Walmart stores, according to a safety alert published by the FDA.

Human Bones Sold By FL Oddities Shop Owners: Police

The owners of Wicked Wonderland, an oddities shop in Central FL, were arrested for buying, selling human bones on Facebook, police said.

St. Joseph’s Hospital North To Build New Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

St. Joseph’s Hospital North in Lutz is building an eight-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that will open this summer.