Store Closure Reversed | FL’s Best BBQ | Wahlburgers Opens At Airport: FL Business

From a women-centered hub offering coworking space and wellness programming to a major luxury department store staying open in Sarasota to hundreds of restaurant, retail, and grocery chain locations set to close this year, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Keep Sarasota Store Open: Report

The announcement came just weeks after the company said it planned to close 15 stores nationwide, including one in Sarasota.

Trader Joe's Recalls Additional 10M Pounds Of Frozen Food Item Sold In FL

Nearly 47 million pounds of food are affected by the ongoing recall of products sold at FL stores, including Trader Joe's and Kroger.

15 FL Airports 'Hot Spots' At Risk For Collision, Confusion: FAA

Several of Florida's most popular airports have been flagged by the FAA for having "hot spots" where collisions and confusion are possible.

St. Pete DJ’s New Project Combines Passion For Animals, Music

DJs for Paws, an initiative to use music to raise money for animal nonprofits, hosts “early-bird” dance parties for all ages.

These FL Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026

Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in FL?

Construction Of Two 18-Story Luxury Condo Towers To Begin Soon In Downtown Sarasota

Two 18-story luxury condo towers, as well as retail and office space, will be built at the site of the historic Mira Mar hotel, apartments.

Pizza Recall Hits 10 States, Including FL

The recall was recently upgraded to Class II, meaning a product may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

FL's Best BBQ Joint Named In Southern Living's New Survey

Southern Living said this award-winning barbecue spot in Florida "features (meats) cooked hot and fast on an Alabama-style open pit."

Wahlburgers, Blu Kouzina, Peachey’s, Bravo’s Pizzeria: Restaurant Openings, Closings

Restaurant news in the Sarasota and Bradenton area: Wahlburgers, Blu Kouzina, Peachey’s, Bravo’s, Toasty’s, Sunny Seoul Korean Kitchen.

Women-Centered Hub Offers Coworking Space, Wellness Classes In St. Pete

Paloma House in north St. Petersburg offers free childcare for the women who frequent the space for classes, coworking and other events.

These FL Restaurants And Chefs Win James Beard Nominations

Chefs at two FL restaurants advanced in the 2026 James Beard Foundation culinary awards program.

Apartment Costs In This FL Town Are In The Top 10 Nationally: New Study

Analysts examined inexpensive housing construction to name the best affordable apartment markets in the U.S., including in Florida.