FL Animal Trapper Who Loves Reptiles Focuses On Conservation, Education

A St. Petersburg-based animal trapper dreams of opening a reptile sanctuary that educates people about FL’s unique, natural ecosystems.

Diner Reopening | Friends Launch Coffee Company | Manatee Care Center Expands: FL Business

National Diner Chain Reopening | Same Publix Sells 2 Jackpot-Winning Lottery Tickets | Best Breakfast Sandwich |​ European Tariffs

Corporate Culture Inspires New FL Coffee Brand Founded By 2 College Friends

Two college friends who attened Florida Gulf Coast University launched Corporate Menace Coffee Co. inspired by their corporate America jobs.

Popular Kid's Amusement Center Opens First Adult Arcade In FL

A popular children's amusement center opened 10 adult arcades across the U.S., including one in Florida.

New Burger Chain | British Pub Closing |​ Grocery Chain Expands: FL Business

FL Real Estate Drops | Restaurant Openings, Closings | Food Truck Finds Permanent Home |​ Art Show At Adult Day Care Facility

Small Neighborhood Grocery Store Opens In Grand Central District

A Tampa-based small grocery chain that specializes in local, high-end and imported products expanded into St. Petersburg.

Capybara Café To Open Second FL Location In Tampa Bay Area

Capybara Café is opening a second location in FL this summer, giving visitors a chance to cuddle with capybaras, lemurs and other critters.

New 540-Space Parking Garage Opens In St. Pete’s Edge District

A new 540-space parking garage opened at The Central​, a mixed-use development being built in St. Petersburg’s Edge District.

Hooters Reopens After Hurricanes | Walmart Drone Delivery | Airline Shutdown: FL Business

Southern Fast-Food Brand Plans New Store | Chicken Chain Tests 2 New Sandwiches | Dog Bar Plans Expansion | Wine Bar Doubles As Coffee Shop

Popular Fast Food Chain Testing 2 New Sandwiches: See Where

Chick-fil-A is testing two new sandwiches through July 19 at select restaurants, including a Florida location.

Tampa Bay Climbing Gym Celebrates 30 Years Of Indoor Rock Climbing

Vertical Ventures celebrates 30 years of rock climbing in FL and 10 years at its St. Petersburg location.

Best Grocery Store | Burlington Moves | More Trader Joe's: FL Business

Shopping Center Fire | New Chick-Fil-A | Modern Japanese Restaurant | Milkshake Shop | Michelin Star Dining | Foot Locker Sold After FL Move

Dick’s To Buy Foot Locker, Which Moved HQ To St. Pete, In $2.4B Deal

Foot Locker recently inked a deal for 111,000 square feet at 570 Carillon Parkway, a Class A office building, to move its HQ to St. Pete.

St. Pete Grocery Store Best In U.S., Study Says

An Italian market in St. Petersburg is ranked as the No. 1 overall grocery store in the U.S., according to a new ranking.

130-Acre Derby Lane Property Sold To New Owners: Reports

The 130-acre Derby Lane property, a former greyhound racing site on Gandy Boulevard, will be redeveloped by new owners, reports said.

Burger Chain Closes | New Aldi | Butcher Shop Rebuilds: FL Business

Melting Pot Returns | Art Shows In Atypical Venues | NICU Being Built | Trump Tariffs Pause | Urine Thrown Into Shop | Burger Chain Shutters

730 Jobs Cut | Top Restaurant Honors | Champagne Bar: FL Business News

Hooters Bankruptcy | $150 Minimum Bar Tab | Foot Locker’s New FL HQ | Geico’s Tampa Office | Best Golf Courses | Richest Billionaires

Foot Locker Signs Lease For 111,000 SF Office In St. Petersburg

The Fortune 500 company Foot Locker signed a lease for 111,000 square feet at 570 Carillon Parkway in St. Petersburg.

730 HSN Workers To Be Laid Off At St. Pete Campus

HSN’s St. Petersburg campus will close by the end of the year as the shopping channel moves to QVC’s headquarters in PA, cutting 730 jobs.

New To Michelin Guide | Strip Club Fire | Rays Stadium: FL Business

Store Closings | Real Estate Office Is Also Art Gallery | Little League Theft | Safest FL Hospitals | New Michelin Guide Restaurants

Beach Businesses Reopen Months After Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Ricky T’s brings back live music, Don CeSar plans phased reopening and Caddy’s Treasure Island launches food truck, vows to restore building

Restaurant Closings | Michelin Guide | Kickback Fine: FL Business News

FL Business: Art Co-Op Downsizes Due To Rising Rents | Tampa Airport's Tenant | $15M University Area CDC Grant | Pagoda Asian Grill Opening

9 FL Cities Named Best Places To Find A Job In 2025

Nine Florida cities have been named to a list of the best cities to find a job in 2025. Here's what to know.

HSN To Close 70-Acre FL Corporate Headquarters

The Home Shopping Network will shut down its headquarters in St. Petersburg after 47 years and move to QRG’s Pennsylvania campus with QVC.

Michelin Guide Adds | Store Closings | Best Brewery: FL Business News

FL Business: Hotel Violated Civil Rights | Restaurant Closes After Hurricanes | Richest Families | New Cheesecake Factory | Daiso Opening

Fate Of 50 FL Stores Uncertain As Retailer Declares Bankruptcy Again

The company believes "a court-supervised sale process is the best course of action," according to its interim CEO.

$1.15 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot On Friday: How To Play In FL

The Mega Millions jackpot will be $1.15 billion in Friday night's drawing. Here's the deadline to buy tickets in Florida and where.

Party City To Close All Stores, Including 46 In FL: Report

Party City is going out of business, ending its 40-year reign as the go-to party supplier in the country. See FL locations.

Metta Center Of St. Pete To Host Vendor Market

The Metta Center of St. Petersburg creates a community for wellness entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop Opens At St. Pete’s Moxy Hotel In Edge District

The new Floyd’s 99 Barbershop is part of the Edge Collective at the Moxy Hotel in St. Petersburg’s Edge District.

Eatery Shutters, Fleming’s Flagship, Chains Closing: FL Business News

FL business news includes: Harold Seltzer’s closing, Winn-Dixie to convert into an Aldi, Home Depot scrapped, bird stolen from pet store.

St. Pete Winn-Dixie To Become An Aldi: Reports

A St. Petersburg Winn-Dixie is one of about 50 in the Southeast set to be converted into an Aldi grocery store, reports said.

Foot Locker Moving Corporate Headquarters From NYC To FL

Sneaker retailer Foot Locker, a Fortune 500 company, will move its global corporate headquarters from NYC to St. Petersburg in 2025.

B2 Communications hires Ally Jandes as Communications Specialist

Agency expands, adds to media relations and content creation capabilities

Moxy Opens St. Petersburg Location As Tampa Bay Continues Growth

A ribbon cutting was held with power players in St. Petersburg to mark the new hotel.

Saks Fifth Avenue To Open Fifth Avenue Club At The Vinoy In St. Pete

The luxury personal shopping and styling service, the Fifth Avenue Club, will open soon at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg.

B2 Communications adds Joey Niedziejko as Senior Account Executive

Niedziejko expands B2’s footprint into Philadelphia market

Despite Reports, Detwiler’s Won’t Be Moving Into St. Pete: Reports

Though developers said they were in talks to bring Detwiler’s to St. Pete, the grocery chain said no such move is in the works, reports said

Detwiler’s Farm Market Could Expand North Into St. Pete: Reports

The Sarasota-based Detwiler’s grocery chain is in early talks to open in St. Pete as part of Tangerine Plaza's redevelopment, reports said.

Red Lobster, Which Closed 18 FL Stores, Files For Bankruptcy

Red Lobster's "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion is cited as a reason for the chain's bankruptcy filing. These FL sites are now closed.