Speakeasy Closes, Michelin Stars, Fresh Market Opens: FL Business News

FLORIDA — Check out the latest business news shared by Florida Patch sites:

75 FL Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

Just one Florida hospital received an “F” rating in The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades. See how your hospital ranked.

FL Company Owed Workers $92K In Overtime Wages: U.S. Dept. Of Labor

An outdoor patio furniture company in Bradenton owed workers about $92K in back wages after denying their overtime pay, Dept. of Labor said.

Tampa Speakeasy, Ciro's, Closes After 15 Years

Ciro’s, a Tampa speakeasy, has closed after 15 years in business because of structural issues to the building it rented.

Fat Rabbit, Ed’s Tavern, 15 South, Taverna Toscana: Restaurant News

Sarasota, Bradenton restaurant news: Fat Rabbit, Ed’s Tavern, Taverna Toscana, 15 South by Napulé, Great Heights Creamery, Bijou Garden.

The Fresh Market's New Manatee County Grocery Store Opens

Specialty grocer The Fresh Market opened its new Lakewood Ranch store — its third in Manatee County — Wednesday.

Norwegian, Asian Fusion Restaurant Lingr Closing In St. Petersburg

After nearly three years, Chef Jeffrey Jew is closing his Nordic, Asian eatery, Lingr, in St. Petersburg to focus on his mother’s health.

Jerk Dog Records Celebrates 10 Years In Bradenton

The record shop, which focuses on punk and garage rock, opened in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts a decade ago.

FL-Based Tijuana Flats Files For Bankruptcy, Closes 11 Locations

The Florida-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain Tijuana Flats is closing 11 stores in two states after filing for bankruptcy, reports said.

9 New Michelin Stars Awarded To Florida Restaurants

The Michelin Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa awarded nine new Michelin stars to Florida restaurants.