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Banned Books Store, ‘Boring’ Museum, Daiquiri Deck: FL Business News
The latest FL business headlines: bookstore crawl in Lakeland, Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa opening, new Burlington store in Pinellas.
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Largest Hotel In Bradenton Area Opening Soon: Marriott
The Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, which will connect to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, will open this spring.
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FL Author Who Opened Banned Books Store Makes 2024 Time 100 List
Author Lauren Groff, who opened the banned books store, The Lynx, in FL, is among the most influential people in the world, Time said.
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Sarasota’s Daiquiri Deck Opens Tropicana Field Location
The frozen daiquiri bar and restaurant has expanded from the Sarasota area into St. Pete’s Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Record-Breaking $93M Raised By Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
A recent $16M donation will be used to build an expanded breast health center as part of Sarasota Memorial’s Jellison Cancer Institute.
Tampa Museum Among 'Most Boring Attractions In The World': Report
The Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa is among the top 10 "Most Boring Tourist Attractions in the World," a new study said.
Bookstore Crawl Celebrates Lakeland As ‘Book Destination': Organizers
The Lakeland Book Crawl featuring author and reader events, plus shopper discounts, leads up to national Independent Bookstore Day.
The Fresh Market Sets Grand Opening Date For 3rd Manatee County Store
The Fresh Market has set the grand opening date of its new Lakewood Ranch store, the company's third in Manatee County.
New Burlington Store Opening Soon In Pinellas County
A new Burlington store will open its doors this spring in Largo, according to the New Jersey-based company.
Red Lobster, With 58 FL Stores, Considering Bankruptcy
Red Lobster, which has 58 stores in Florida, is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its endless shrimp promotion.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Basil Sold At FL Trader Joe’s
Contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe's stores in several states, including Florida, has been the source of a salmonella outbreak.
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