From a Tesla Robotaxi service expanding to two more Florida cities to the state having the world's 14th largest economy to a Southern fast food chain moving into the Tampa Bay area, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.
Downtown St. Pete Sports Bar To Close After 10 Years
A downtown St. Petersburg sports bar, which moved to a new Central Avenue location last year, is closing permanently after 10 years.
Former Tampa TV Executive Opens School Of Rock In Clearwater
After 23 years in television, a former Tampa-area executive has opened a School of Rock franchise in Clearwater.
New St. Pete Thrift Store Funds Marine Conservation, Green Projects
Blue Urban Project's new thrift store serves as both a community hub and the primary funding source for the nonprofit's environmental work.
Southern Fast Food Chain Opens First Tampa Bay Location: Reports
A NC-based Southern fast food chain has opened its first location in the Tampa Bay market, with at least two more planned, reports said.
Tampa's Wright's Gourmet House Adding 2 New Sandwich Shops
Wright's Gourmet House, which opened in Tampa in 1963, is opening two new sandwich shops, one in Hillsborough County, the other in Pasco.
FL's $1.8 Trillion Economy Now Ranks 14th Largest In The World
With a $1.8 trillion economy, FL now has the 14th largest in the world. The FL Chamber Foundation hopes the state's economy keeps growing.
Tesla Robotaxi's Driverless Ride Service Expands To 2 More FL Cities
Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to two new FL cities. The driverless ride service already operates in Miami.
Local Coffee Company Opens Second Sprouts Market Cafe In Tampa Bay
The Tampa-based coffee company will host a grand opening celebration at its new cafe inside a Sprouts Farmers Market.
18 FL Hotel Restaurants Named Among OpenTable's Top 100 In America
OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America includes 18 FL eateries.
Water Street Tampa Developer Filed Plans For 400-Foot Luxury Tower
Plans for a 400-foot luxury tower at Water Street Tampa include 452 homes, retail space and a spring 2027 groundbreaking, developers said.
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