Michelin Guide, Store Closing, New Whole Foods: FL Business News

FLORIDA — Check out the latest business headlines from Florida Patch sites:

Clearwater Sam Ash Music Store Among 18 Closing Nationwide

Sam Ash Music is closing 18 stores nationwide, including its Clearwater location on McMullen Booth Road.

18 FL Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek

Check out which FL hospital ranked high among the top 250 in the world, according to a new report from Newsweek.

First Whole Foods In Bradenton Planned: Reports

The planned Whole Foods Market grocery store in Bradenton will be the third in the area of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

New Whole Foods Celebrates Grand Opening In St. Petersburg

The new 40,100-square-foot Whole Foods Market in St. Petersburg celebrated its grand opening Wednesday.

Sarasota Outback Among 41 Restaurants Closing Nationwide: Reports

Bloomin’ Brands, which owns Outback, Carrabba’s, Bonefish, is closing 41 “underperforming” restaurants in U.S., reports said.

$295M FL Home Is Most Expensive Real Estate Listing In U.S.: Realtor

A 9-acre luxury compound in Naples, FL, has hit the market for $295 million, making it the most expensive home listing in the U.S.

10 FL Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers

Check out which Florida-based large and midsized companies made Forbes' new Best Employers list.

Scott Baio Fan Chief Bevan Meets Actor At Shop: Bradenton Police

Bradenton police Chief Melanie Bevan stopped by Scavengers Marketplace in Palmetto after hearing Scott Baio was shopping there.

Coca-Cola Closing FL Plant, Laying Off 200 Workers

The Coca-Cola Company will shut down its plant in Dunedin this spring, laying off 200 workers, according to a WARN notice from the company.

Ripley’s Fights FL Book Bans With Book Giveaways For Residents

After three of its titles were challenged in Escambia County, Ripley's will give its annual book to FL residents for free through May 15.

Florida Has 7 Of Nation’s Top 25 Hotels: U.S. News

The No. 1 hotel in the U.S. is in South Florida, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

$32M Payout To FL Delta Staffers Part Of $1B Profit-Sharing

Delta Air Lines said its workers received a check that is worth more than a month's pay Wednesday as part of a $1.4 billion payout.

8 Miami-Area Restaurants Added To Michelin Guide Florida

From key lime pies to Cuban sandwiches, check out which Miami-area restaurants have been added to Michelin Guide Florida this year.

11 Tampa, Orlando Restaurants Added To Michelin Guide Florida

From key lime pies to Cuban sandwiches, check out which Tampa and Orlando restaurants have been added to Michelin Guide Florida this year.

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