New Trader Joe’s, $1.25B IMG Academy Sale, Target: FL Business News

FLORIDA — Here's the latest restaurant, retail and other business news from Florida.

2nd Fresh Kitchen Eatery With Drive-Thru To Opens In Lakeland

There will be prizes and free bowl opportunities for a donation to benefit the Children’s Home Society of Florida.

Wildlife Rescue Mistaken For Big Cat Rescue Debunks Closure Rumors

Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota, often mistaken for Tampa's Big Cat Rescue, which is closing, reminds the community it's still open to public.

200 Black Girls Invited To See ‘The Little Mermaid’ With Black Star

St. Pete-based Black on the Scene is raising money to rent a theater for 200 Black girls to see the new live-action “The Little Mermaid.”

Passenger Records Broken At Sarasota Bradenton Airport In March

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport welcomed a record number of travelers in March.

Seniors Helping Seniors Connects Suncoast Caregivers With Clients

A new business connects active seniors as caregivers for clients who need at-home assistance in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Celebrate Tampa Bay Bookstores Saturday On Independent Bookstore Day

Bookstores are rebounding across the country, in the Tampa Bay area. Some local booksellers shared what they think is behind the resurgence.

'Chief Barketing Officer' Sought For PetMeds; $10,000 To Winner

One good boy or girl will make history as the first four-legged marketing professional at a publicly traded company.

IMG Academy Sells For $1.25B To Hong Kong-Based Private Equity Firm

Endeavor Holdings Group will sell IMG Academy, a school for elite athletes, to BPEA EQT, a private equity firm, and Nord Anglia Education.

Clearwater Manatee Center Called Historic Step To Fight Extinction

Construction of a critical care center for manatees at the Clearwater aquarium is in response to an unprecedented number of manatee deaths.

Sarasota Doctor’s Alter Ego Performs Magic After Hours

Magician Howard Stevens will perform an intimate, sleight-of-hand magic show Saturday night at CMX CineBistro Siesta Key.

FL’s Last Lesbian Bar Struggles To Keep Its Doors Open In Largo

Celebrating its first anniversary this past weekend, The Lady’s Room in Largo faces financial, legal struggles. Its owner worries it might close.

It May Be Trader Joe's, Not Amazon Fresh, Headed To Safety Harbor

A sign in the window of the former Winn-Dixie store in the Northwood Oaks shopping center indicates Trader Joe's may be coming.

St. Petersburg FC, New Semi-Pro Soccer Team, Coming To Pinellas

A new semi-professional soccer team, St. Petersburg FC, playing in USL League Two will take the field in Pinellas County this year.

Target Store Coming To Grove At Wesley Chapel

The 148,500-square-foot building will be located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Oakley Boulevard and Pink Flamingo Lane.

Hand Lettering Art Exhibition On Display At St. Pete Brewery

A group art exhibition of hand lettering featuring work by Tasko, Sydney Prusso, Leo Gomez and Sun Signs is on display at Bayboro Brewing.