Restaurant Closing After 75 Years | Franchise Eatery Closes 12 Sites: FL Business

From a 75-year-old family-owned restaurant’s pending sale and closure to an airline adding two new international flights at Tampa International Airport, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

Breeze Adds 2 New Nonstop International Flights Out Of Tampa Airport

Breeze Airways will double its number of nonstop international flights out of Tampa International Airport with two new destinations.

Iconic St. Pete Restaurant Closing After 75 Years

The sale of one of St. Pete’s longest-running restaurants is pending, and the eatery is expected to close after 75 years in business.

Costco Salmonella Recall Impacts FL Stores: Check Your Fridge For This Item

“Do not consume any product that is part of this recall,” the company said. “You can return it to your local Costco for a full refund.”

More Layoffs Hit FL As Federal Job Numbers Fall

FL has seen nearly 2,800 layoffs announced in 2026, with 1,971 in February. The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, federal officials say.

Family-Friendly Sports Restaurant Chain Opening West St. Pete Location

A family-friendly sports bar and restaurant chain is opening a second St. Pete location near Tyrone Square mall.

Popular Fried Chicken Eatery Closes A Dozen FL Restaurants: Reports

Florida has lost another set of restaurants to financial woes after a popular fried chicken franchise recently shuttered a dozen locations across the state.

DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Proposed Cruise Port In Manatee County

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law on Thursday, including one that blocks a proposed cruise port in Manatee County. The law protects the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve from being developed into a cruise ship terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Patient Refuses To Leave FL Hospital 5 Months After Discharge, Lawsuit Claims

A Florida hospital is suing a patient who they claim refuses to leave her room despite being formally discharged five months ago, according to reports. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare said it was filing a lawsuit against a patient who was discharged from the hospital on Oct. 6 and continued to occupy a room at the time of filing on March 2.