Vaccine Passport Investigation, $9M Jobs Grant In Winter Haven: Tampa Bay Business News

TAMPA BAY, FL — Here's some of the Tampa Bay-area business news you might have missed this week.

FL Vaccine Passport Cases Target Venues, Cities, Cruise Lines

The Florida Department of Health is investigating potential violations of the state's ban on vaccine passports. In April, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order banning vaccine passports — documentation that indicates whether an individual has received the COVID-19 vaccine or not — in Florida.

DeSantis Announces $9M Grant Adding 5,000 Jobs In Winter Haven

Jobs in manufacturing, technical and logistics industries are expected to develop during the next five years with the funding.

Surgeries Begin At Largest Surgical Expansion In Tampa History

Doctors have officially begun surgeries in the new $300 million Taneja Center for Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa.

Celebrity Chef To Open 2nd Tampa Bay Chuck Lager America's Grill

Westshore Marina District's village-style retail center continues to grow with the addition of Chuck Lager America's Tavern, a restaurant launched by celebrity chef, Fabio Viviani.

Tampa General Hospital Introduces TGH Children's Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is renovating and renaming its pediatric services to TGH Children's Hospital.

Other Tampa Bay-area news:

• World's First Peppa Pig Theme Park Tickets On Sale
• Gulfport's Third Saturday IndieFaire Night Market Marks 1 Year
• Sarasota's Helios Technologies Buys Chinese Software Company
• DeSoto Square Mall To Be Sold At 3-Day Bankruptcy Auction
• Tampa Bay Architectural Institute Now Has Home Of It Own
• Sarasota Music Conservatory Moves To New Downtown Location