Wayfair Stores, Best Brunch Spot, New Trader Joe’s: FL Business News

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

New Online Shop Showcases Manatee County Businesses: Realize Bradenton

Made in Manatee, a new online storefront created by Realize Bradenton, highlights goods and services offered by county-based businesses.

‘Kill Them With Kindness’: FL Nonprofit Focuses On Acts Of Kindness

The nonprofit Kind I Am recently hosted a Kindness Flash Mob at Mastry’s Brewing Co. in St. Pete Beach.

Tampa Restaurant Among Top Brunch Spots In The U.S.: List

The Oxford Exchange in Tampa was among the top 20 brunch restaurants in the United States, according to a new ranking from Toast.

Wayfair Opens First Birch Lane Brick-And-Mortar Stores In 3 FL Cities

Online furniture and home goods retailer Wayfair opened its first-ever Birch Lane brand brick-and-mortar stores in three Florida cities.

Bradenton Blues Festival Returns With New Name, Location

The inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival will take place Dec. 7 at Waterside Park, reports said.

Trader Joe’s Opening New Palm Harbor Grocery Store

CA-based Trader Joe’s is opening a new grocery store in the Clearwater area this year. It's the company's fifth store in the Tampa Bay area.

How Joann Fabric Bankruptcy Will Affect FL Stores

All of Joann's 850 stores will remain open during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including 50 in Florida.

Officers Buy Pub Subs For Teens Accused Of Stealing: Clearwater Police

The officers showed "compassion" by buying Publix sandwiches for two teens accused of shoplifting at Dollar Tree, Clearwater police said.

DeSantis Allies, Disney Settle Lawsuit In Years-Long Battle: Reports

The settlement comes several months after FL Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Disney's independent special taxing district, triggering a lawsuit.

Best New FL Restaurant Dishes Out Classic Cuisine: Southern Living

In an annual contest that garnered 20,000 respondents, Southern Living readers chose the best new restaurants in FL and the region.

300+ Layoffs Pending Amid Shutdown Of FL Walgreens Distribution Center

The company recently notified FL officials that it was expecting to permanently close its Orlando distribution center, forcing 324 layoffs.