Publix Heiress Dies, New Brewery Thriving Despite Pandemic: Business News

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

Despite Pandemic, Liquid Garage Flourishes With Community Support

Longtime friends — Paul Roberts and Jo-Ann Roberts, Nicolle and Jeff Ashline, and Billy Lao — opened The Liquid Garage Co. brewery and taproom in New Port Richey in December 2019 full of hope. They were determined to create a place where customers could not only come to sample quality craft beers but have a good time.

Joe And Sons Olive Oil Celebrates 10 Years In South Tampa

On Monday, Dec. 6, Joe and Son's Olive Oils celebrated its 10th anniversary as a specialty food store in South Tampa.

AutoNation Joins FL First Lady In Effort To 'Drive Away' Cancer

Cancer patients throughout the greater Tampa Bay area received comfort bags filled with blankets, socks and messages of hope as part of AutoNation Inc.'s "Drive Pink" campaign to raise funds for patients with cancer and for cancer research.

Tampa Bay Wave Awarded $50,000 Grant To Support Accelerators

Tampa Bay Wave Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to driving opportunity and prosperity in the Tampa Bay region by supporting the growth of high-scale technology companies, has been awarded a grant from the Florida Business Development Corp. supporting diverse founders from underrepresented populations for the second time.

Publix Heiress Carol Jenkins Barnett Dies Of Alzheimer's At 65

Publix heiress and philanthropist Carol Jenkins Barnett died Tuesday night surrounded by family at her home. Barnett, 65, died from younger-onset Alzheimer's disease. She was diagnosed with the illness in 2016.