Iconic Burger Joint Returns | New Taco Chain In State | Top Chefs Honored: FL Business

From the proposal for a major cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to a local coffee company partnering with Sprouts to Tampa ranking among the top U.S. cities for business headquarters, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

Tampa Coffee Company To Open In-Store Cafes At Sprouts Grocery Stores

A Tampa-based specialty coffee company will open 10 new cafes in the Tampa Bay area in a partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market.

Tampa Chef Among 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

The chef of a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Tampa was named a 2026 James Beard semifinalist in the Best Chef: South category.

• 10 FL Restaurants, Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

Taco Chain Building First FL Restaurant In Tampa Bay Area

An Atlanta-based chain known for its street tacos is expanding into Florida with a restaurant being built in the Tampa Bay area.

This Is The Best Private Company In FL; 8 Others Ranked By Forbes

The multibillion-dollar business employs 260,000 employees and is in the top 10 among the nation's best private companies.

Massive Cruise Ship Port Proposed Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Developers have filed plans with Manatee County to build a cruise ship port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, reports said.

Free Chick-Fil-A For A Year: Here's How To Win In FL

Chick-Fil-A is offering a year's worth of free food in honor of its 80th anniversary. Here's how Florida customers could win.

National Retailer To Close All FL Locations: Reports

A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.

• Also Read: Major Retailer Closing 20 FL Locations

Waterfront Mediterranean Restaurant Opening At Renovated St. Pete Hotel

A recently renovated hotel in south St. Pete welcomes a Mediterranean restaurant, its third culinary concept since relaunching in 2024.

Tampa Ranks In Top 5 For Business Headquarters In U.S., List Says

With an influx of businesses calling Tampa home, the city ranked among the top five in the U.S. for business headquarters, a new list said.

Moffitt Cancer Center In Pasco County To Start Treating Patients

The Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center is the first project completed at Speros, a 775-acre innovation hub in Pasco County.

Pinellas County Hospital Celebrates 50th Anniversary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The hospital opened its doors on Jan. 10, 1976.

Iconic Burger Stand To Reopen In Sarasota Under New Ownership

A new owner is bringing an iconic Sarasota burger stand that opened in 1957 and closed in 2024 back to life.

ZooTampa Released Record 26 Rehabilitated Manatees In 2025

This spring, ZooTampa will open its new Straz Family Manatee Rescue as part of its new Florida Waters expansion.

Record Number Of Passengers Traveled Through Sarasota Bradenton Airport In 2025

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport saw a record-breaking year for travel in 2025 and ended the year strong in December.

Restaurant News Roundups:

• Wings Etc., OfKors, Capriotti’s, Johnny Tomatoes, Rodney’s, Sushi Kami: Restaurant Openings, Closings
• Concrete Jungle, Tony D’s, Karma Kitchen, Say Coffee: Restaurant Openings, Closings