Business News: Pet Sale Ban Approved, Free Business Grants

TAMPA BAY, FL — Here's the latest restaurant, retail and other business news from the Tampa Bay region.

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Florida: See The List

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike throughout the United States, many retailers in Florida and other states are re-implementing mask mandates to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

Pet Sale Ban In Manatee County Will Start August 2022

Manatee County commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to ban the sale of dogs and cats in stores and flea markets.

Wesley Chapel Residents Prepare To Battle Dayflower Rezoning

Quail Hollow residents are preparing to take on a well-known South Tampa developer to defeat a plan to rezone 1,013 acres for high-density housing in an area that's long been dominated by large residential lots and ranches.

Downtown Tampa Businesses Can Get $5,000 Grant To Spruce Up

The Tampa Downtown Partnership is giving away free $5,000 grants to downtown businesses for enhancements to their locations.

Home Depot Team Builds Outdoor Furniture For Veteran Counseling

The Home Depot Foundation partnered with Volunteers of America of Florida to build 50 chairs and 10 tables for formerly homeless and disabled veterans and their families who have been impacted by the pandemic.

New Tampa Bay Eateries

• New Canopy Road Cafe On Gandy Serves Breakfast Fare With Twist
• CRISP & GREEN Hiring For 3 New Eateries In Tampa Area
• Mighty Quinn's BBQ Coming Soon To Tampa Bay
• Bake'n Babes To Bring Over-The-Top Creations To Davis Islands
• Joffrey's Coffee Flagship Cafe To Open Thursday At Midtown Tampa
• Acua Bistro Opens In Karma St. Pete's Downtown Location

Other Business News

• Staycation: Take The Jolley Trolley To John's Pass Village
• Nonprofit Sweetwater Farm Gets Boost From Hillsborough County
• Businesses, Residents Collect Backpacks In Honor Of Backpack Lady
• Amazon To Open Delivery Station In Fort Myers In 2022
• Amazon To Open Delivery Station In Pinellas Park In 2022
• Spice Tea Exchange Holds Grand Opening, 1-Year Anniversary Party