Tampa, FL|News|
Popular St. Pete Pizzeria Opening Tampa Location
A popular St. Pete restaurant known for its crispy pizza and Philly cheesesteaks is opening a new Tampa location.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|News|
$200K Raised To Lift Pinellas Park Restaurant Manager Out Of Homelessness
A Tampa influencer raised $200K to rent a home for the 85-year-old woman who runs Café Bích Nga and frequently sleeps at the restaurant.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Art Studio, Paint-And-Sip Lounge Coming To The Edge District
A new family-friendly art studio and paint-and-sip lounge is opening on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg's Edge District.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Concierge Company Aims To Help Employers Welcome New Talent To Tampa Bay
A new concierge company is designed to support recruiting and HR teams as they hire and relocate talent to St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Once Beloved National Retailer Making A Comeback With 8 New FL Stores
The national retailer closed its last Florida locations in 2023 after filing for bankruptcy. See where the chain is making a comeback.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Mexican Steakhouse Planned For Tampa's River Arts District Residential Tower
A coastal Mexican steakhouse has signed a lease at the Riverwalk-facing AER Tampa residential property.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Couple With HSN Ties Plans Bookstore For Roser Park Neighborhood
A new community bookstore, Pages & Perks, plans to open soon in St. Petersburg's historic Roser Park neighborhood.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Seafood Concept To Replace Haven Restaurant In South Tampa
Bern’s Steak House Group is closing Haven after more than a decade to introduce a new seafood concept with prominent raw bar.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Barbershop Offers Rays-Themed Cuts During 'Back in the Burg' Initiative
Fans heading to Tropicana Field can book Rays-themed cuts and get temporary blue hair coloring at a barbershop in St. Pete's Edge District.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
How Generous Are FL Tippers? See New Study
“Tipflation,” the pandemic-era pressure to tip at higher amounts, may be easing. Here's what to know in Florida.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Vietnamese Coffee Shop Sets Opening Date In Grand Central District
A Vietnamese coffee shop serving matcha, phin-drip coffee, croffles and baguette sticks has set its opening date in Grand Central District.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Gondola Girl Offers Scenic Boat Rides Along New Port Richey River
An avid, longtime rower and retired Pasco County teacher offers private gondola rides for two along the Pithlachascotee River.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Mother-Daughter Team Opening New Coffee Shop In Manatee County
A new Manatee County coffee shop and breakfast café will celebrate its opening with samples, discounts and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Legal Mushroom, Hemp Dispensary Shutting Down St. Pete Store
Chillum’s Tampa shop, located in Ybor City, will remain open and continue to sell legal mushroom and hemp products.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Can 500,000 ‘Bootleg’ T-Shirts Reopen Haslam’s? One St. Pete Artist Is Trying
A St. Petersburg artist hopes to sell 500,000 “bootleg” Haslam’s T-shirts to raise money to buy the bookstore — which isn’t for sale.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
5 FL Restaurants Named Among Top 100 Brunch Spots In US
Multiple seafood eateries, a bakery and a Japanese restaurant in Florida are among the best 100 brunch spots across the nation.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
List Of Companies Planning Layoffs This Week Include These FL Businesses
Multiple industries have announced planned layoffs this week across the U.S., including in Florida. See where.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
KFC Brand Saucy! Opening Restaurant In FL
Saucy! by KFC, a new brand focused on chicken tenders, is expanding its footprint in Florida with the opening of its latest restaurant.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
SNAP Changes In FL: Which Foods You Can No Longer Buy
The new rules to the SNAP program affect about 3 million Florida residents. Here are foods that EBT recipients can no longer buy.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
4 New Offerings Added To Publix Deli Menus
Florida-based Publix has expanded its popular "Pub Sub" offerings with three new Texas-inspired subs, as well as a new sandwich.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Mark Zuckerberg’s $170M FL Estate Is Most Expensive Home Sale In U.S.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg is the latest billionaire to move to Florida as wealth taxes are enacted. He bought the most expensive home in the U.S.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
This FL Bar Ranks Among North America’s Top 100, New List Says
50 Best's ranking is curated by independent cocktail experts, renowned bartenders, educators and drink writers from across the region.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Major Convenience Store Plans Mass Closures: Here’s What It Could Mean For FL Locations
The move follows several years in which the chain has closed more stores than it has opened.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
IKEA To Open 6th FL Store Soon
A sixth full-sized IKEA furniture and home goods store is coming to FL. Find out when and where it will open.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Popular Fashion Apparel Chain For Teens To Shut 25 Stores: What That Means For FL
The clothing company reported an increase in net sales year-over-year, despite the news of expected closures. Here's what it means for FL.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa's Iconic ‘Beer Can Building’ Has New Owners
The new owners of downtown Tampa’s 31-story “Beer Can Building” plan to invest $8 million into upgrades.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
6 FL Employers Make Fortune's Best Companies To Work For 2026 List
This year's rankings were based on feedback from more than 1.3 million employees nationwide.
Amanda Lumpkin and Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL's Best BBQ Joint Named In Southern Living's New Survey
Southern Living said this award-winning barbecue spot in Florida "features (meats) cooked hot and fast on an Alabama-style open pit."
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Keep FL Store Open: Report
The announcement came just weeks after the compamy said it planned to close 15 stores nationwide, including one in Sarasota.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Women-Centered Hub Offers Coworking Space, Wellness Classes In St. Pete
Paloma House in north St. Petersburg offers free childcare for the women who frequent the space for classes, coworking and other events.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
These FL Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026
Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in FL?
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Construction Of Two 18-Story Luxury Condo Towers To Begin Soon In Downtown Sarasota
Two 18-story luxury condo towers, as well as retail and office space, will be built at the site of the historic Mira Mar hotel, apartments.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Trader Joe's Recalls Additional 10M Pounds Of Frozen Food Item Sold In FL
Nearly 47 million pounds of food are affected by the ongoing recall of products sold at FL stores, including Trader Joe's and Kroger.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Restaurant Closing After 75 Years | Franchise Eatery Closes 12 Sites: FL Business
Propose Cruise Port Blocked | Costco Salmonella Recall | Sports Restaurant Opens New Location | More Layoffs | 2 New Overseas Flights
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Iconic St. Pete Restaurant Closing After 75 Years
The sale of one of St. Pete’s longest-running restaurants is pending, and the eatery is expected to close after 75 years in business.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Here's How High Gas Prices Could Rise In FL
Crude oil prices have surged since the combined U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran began, causing gas prices in Florida to also spike.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
More Layoffs Hit FL As Federal Job Numbers Fall
FL has seen nearly 2,800 layoffs announced in 2026, with 1,971 in February. The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, federal officials say.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
16 Billionaires From FL Make New List Of World's Richest
Elon Musk, with an $839 billion net worth, is the richest person in the world. See who's among the wealthiest in Florida.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Bankrupt National Retailer With Multiple FL Locations To Close Stores
A well-known national retailer is seeking to market the leases of its Florida stores after it declared bankruptcy.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Shutter This FL Location
The company said it plans to shutter 15 locations, just weeks after it announced the closing of nine other stores.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
