Restaurant Closings | Michelin Guide | Kickback Fine: FL Business News

FLORIDA — From the Michelin Guide expanding into three new Florida cities — and eventually statewide — to Delta signing on as Tampa International Airport’s tenant for its new Airside D to a nearly $15 million grant for the University Area CDC, check out the latest business headlines from Florida Patch sites:

HCA FL To Open Emergency Rooms In Pasco, Hernando, Citrus Counties

HCA Florida will build three new freestanding emergency rooms in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.

Paradise Grille Reopens After Hurricane: St. Pete Beach Officials

Paradise Grille beach concession stands reopen at Pass-a-Grille and Upham beaches after hurricane damage, St. Pete Beach officials said.

HSN To Close 70-Acre FL Corporate Headquarters

The Home Shopping Network will shut down its headquarters in St. Petersburg after 47 years and move to QRG’s Pennsylvania campus with QVC.

13 FL Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists

Four FL chefs were named semifinalists in the James Beard Best Chef: South category.

Clearwater Ferry Expansion Offers Extra Day Of Service: PSTA

The Clearwater Ferry is offering expanded service Thursday through Sunday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said.

Fleming’s, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Lefty’s, On Swann: Restaurant News

Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant news: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar, Olivia, On Swann, Anna Maria Oyster Bar.

Another St. Pete Beach Restaurant Closes After Hurricane Flooding

PJ’s Oyster Bar in St. Pete Beach is closing after 18 years because of damages caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

St. Pete’s New Heartizaar Market Embraces Dark Side Of Valentine’s Day

St. Pete Craft Heroes hosts its first Heartizaar event Sunday at St. Pete Shuffle with more than 30 artists, makers and other vendors.

FL Consumers Could Pay More For These Products Under New Tariffs

Canadian leaders have also announced new retaliatory tariffs that would affect exporting FL orange juice to the country.

University Area CDC Receives Nearly $15M Grant For Cultural Campus

Tampa’s University Area CDC will use most of the $15M U.S. EPA grant to build an Economic Development Center on its Cultural Campus.

9 FL Cities Named Best Places To Find A Job In 2025

Nine Florida cities have been named to a list of the best cities to find a job in 2025. Here's what to know.

Delta Airlines Named Anchor Tenant For Tampa Airport’s New Airside D

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority board approved a contract with Delta as the anchor tenant for Tampa International’s Airside D.

9 FL Cities Named Best Places To Find A Job In 2025

Nine Florida cities have been named to a list of the best cities to find a job in 2025. Here's what to know.

Michelin Restaurant Guide To Expand Into 3 New FL Cities In 2025

FL's Michelin Guide will expand to include restaurants in the greater Fort Lauderdale area, the Palm Beaches, the St. Pete-Clearwater area.

Pagoda Asian Grill Opens In St. Pete

P.F. Chang’s sister company, Pagoda Asian Grill, opened its third location in the U.S. on Feb. 1 in St. Petersburg.

Venice Company Must Pay $4.9M For ‘Kickback Scheme’: U.S. DOJ

LiveCare Health, a Type 2 diabetes monitoring company accused of falsifying billing records, agreed to a $4.9M settlement, U.S. DOJ said.

‘End Of An Era’: Artist Co-Op Leaves Grand Central District Storefront

Facing doubling rent, the Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance is moving its storefront from the Grand Central District to west St. Petersburg.