Business News: St. Pete BrewFest Set, Unique Hilton Garden Inn

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

Didn't Get The Vaccine? 'Refrain From Visiting,' Restaurant Says

With the surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, the owners of Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach want all diners to get vaccinated before coming to visit their Anna Maria Island restaurant.

Dog, Horse Races Continue Simulcast Style At Derby Lane

Some residents in St. Petersburg have thought Derby Lane buildings completely shut down after dog races were banned in Florida in 2020.

St. Pete BrewFest 2021 Cheers Local Veterans, Military

You're invited to an all-you-can-sample brewery event by Coastal Creative that will give all proceeds toward helping St. Pete veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental health challenges.

Not-So-Typical Hilton Garden Inn Makes Debut On St. Pete Beach

As Hilton's only current property on America's No. 1 beach, the new and completely renovated Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach has been buzzing with visitors since it opened in early May. This isn't your run-of-the-mill Hilton Garden Inn, but the ultimate tropical retreat complete with 144 spacious, airy rooms, including six suites.

Coffee House Finds Ideal Home In Historic Ybor City Building

Although it opened Nov. 28 in the old Bunker space at 1907 N. 19th St. in Ybor City, Foundation Coffee Co. made it official July 22, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce.

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