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Mass Layoffs Planned  | World’s Largest Cinema Screen | Artist Wants To Reopen Haslam’s: FL Business

BayCare Explores In-Hospital Transport Robots | Saucy! By KFC, Whataburger Opening | St. Pete Athletic Expansion | Top Brunch Spots

A St. Petersburg artist hopes to sell 500,000 “bootleg” Haslam’s T-shirts to raise money to buy the bookstore — which isn’t for sale. (Tiffany Razzano/Patch)

From an artist trying to reopen Haslam’s Bookstore by selling “bootleg” T-shirts to the world’s largest cinema screen planned in Clearwater to mass layoffs across industries, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

Hob Nob Drive-In, BubbaQue’s, Il Panificio, Element, Chili’s: Restaurant News

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The latest Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant news: Hob Nob Drive-In, BubbaQue’s, Il Panificio, Element Steak. Seafood. Pasta., Chili’s

St. Pete Athletic Expansion Introduces New Racket Sport

St. Pete Athletic has set a grand opening date for two new padel courts and six additional pickleball courts.

New Edge District Gelato Shop Sets Opening Date

A dessert shop famous for its hand-shaped gelato roses is opening soon in St. Pete's Edge District. It's the brand's second FL location.

TX-Based Chain That Serves Massive Burgers 24/7 To Open 3rd Tampa Bay Restaurant

A national burger chain based in TX is opening its third restaurant in the Tampa Bay area soon. Find out when and where it will open.

Meet The Developers Behind Historic Gas Plant Redevelopment Proposals

St. Petersburg residents can meet the developers behind the four shortlisted proposals for the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

5 FL Restaurants Named Among Top 100 Brunch Spots In US

Multiple seafood eateries, a bakery and a Japanese restaurant in Florida are among the best 100 brunch spots across the nation.

KFC Brand Saucy! Opening Restaurant In FL

Saucy! by KFC, a new brand focused on chicken tenders, is expanding its footprint in Florida with the opening of its latest restaurant.

List Of Companies Planning Layoffs This Week Include These FL Businesses

Multiple industries have announced planned layoffs this week across the U.S., including in Florida. See where.

Kendra Scott, OddFellows Ice Cream Among 13 Brands Opening, Expanding At FL Outdoor Mall

13 luxury retail shops, restaurants and beauty brands are opening or expanding at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel.

World's Largest Cinema Screen, Entertainment Complex Planned At Cleveland Street Corridor Entrance

A planned $50M private project in Clearwater includes a seven-screen multiplex, bowling, laser tag, dining and arcade gaming.

BayCare Pilot Program Explores In-Hospital Transport Robots

BayCare and Rovex began a pilot at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater to explore the use of robots to move patients through the facility.

National Discount Grocer’s New Bradenton Store Celebrates Opening

A national discount grocery brand celebrated the opening of its newest store in Bradenton.

Can 500,000 ‘Bootleg’ T-Shirts Reopen Haslam’s? One St. Pete Artist Is Trying

A St. Petersburg artist hopes to sell 500,000 “bootleg” Haslam’s T-shirts to raise money to buy the bookstore — which isn’t for sale.

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