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
FL Business News
News on business openings, closings and more from around Florida.
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
St. Pete, FL|News|
Trailer Park-Themed Bar | Cannabis Company Layoffs | HSN Campus Revamp: FL Business
Restaurant Closings | New Discount Grocery Store | Medical Lab's $1M Fine | New Cinnamon Roll Chain | $65M Dali Museum Expansion Planned
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
State Farm To Cut $5 Billion In Dividend Checks: What This Means For FL Residents
It's part of the largest dividend in company history, State Farm said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
5 FL Cities Tops For Spring Break Travelers
FL airports expect millions of travelers in March and April as Sunshine State cities land on top spring break travel destination lists.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Across Florida|News|
This Popular Trader Joe's Item Recalled: What FL Shoppers Should Know
Nearly 37 million pounds of fried rice, ramen and dumplings were part of the recall, including a freezer-aisle favorite from Trader Joe's.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cannabis Company Cutting 58 Jobs In Pinellas County
A FL-based medical cannabis company is laying off 58 workers at its Clearwater call center, according to a state WARN notice.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Iguana Pizza | Fast Food Chain Closings | Indie Bookstore Opening: FL Business
Sports Academy Accepted Students With Ties To Mexican Cartel | Peanut Butter Recall | Woman Creates Art From Tropicana Field Roofing Debris
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Major Pizza Chain Closing 300 Locations: What To Know In FL
The chain said it also plans to lay off 7 percent of its corporate workforce as it aims to turn around declining sales. See FL impacts.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Family-Owned New Port Richey Bookstore Sets Opening Date
New Port Richey’s newest bookstore, Novel in the Neighborhood, run by a mother and her 21-year-old son, is opening soon.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
National Fast Food Chain With Hundreds Of FL Locations Dramatically Downsizing
A fast food giant with FL sites that closed a slew of restaurants in 2024 is about to close hundreds more, the eatery recently announced.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Zuckerberg Moving To FL | Cruise Port Threats | Grocery Store Opens: FL Business
Caribbean-Themed Restaurant Chain Closing | Clothing Retailer To Close 6 Shops | 6 FL Eateries Among Top 100 In U.S. | New Nonstop Flights
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Spring Market Housing Forecast For FL: What Buyers, Sellers Can Expect
The housing market in 2026 is off to a sluggish start nationwide. See what's in store for Florida real estate this year.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
This Hole-In-The-Wall Joint Has The Best Sandwich In FL, Ranking Says
The best sandwich shop in Florida serves Philly cheesesteaks, along with other local favorites.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
