USF-Themed Beer | New KFC Concept Opens | Fire Destroys Ceramics Studio: FL Business

From Publix falling in a ranking of top grocers in the U.S. to Saucy! by KFC moving into the Tampa Bay area to a ceramics studio cleaning up and vowing to rebuild after a fire, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

KFC Introducing New Concept To Tampa Bay Area With 6 Stores

A new KFC concept focusing on chicken tenders and sauce options is expanding into the Tampa Bay area with six locations.

Fire Destroys St. Pete Ceramics Studio, Owners Vow To Rebuild

After an early morning fire destroyed St. Pete Ceramics, the studio’s owners are looking to the future and plan to rebuild the space.

FL Aquarium Collecting Used Gasparilla Beads To Keep Them Out Of Tampa Bay

The city of Tampa and FL Aquarium have partnered on an initiative to keep beads thrown during Gasparilla parades, events out of Tampa Bay.

FL’s Best Doughnut Found Here: New Ranking

For the best doughnut in FL, you’ll want to head to this shop in Tampa and Orlando. That’s according to the digital food site TastingTable.

100-Year-Old Clearwater Beach Restaurant Bought By Hospitality Group

A century-old Clearwater Beach restaurant and bar was bought by St. Pete-based Beachside Hospitality Group.

Publix No Longer Top Grocer In U.S., Consumer Index Report Says

Another grocer overtook Publix for the No. 1 spot on a U.S. Consumer Satisfaction Index.

7 FL Hospitals Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report

Here are the best hospitals in Florida, per a new ranking from Healthgrades that examined the most elite facilities in the U.S.

CT-Based Chicken Wing Chain Moving Into Tampa Bay Area

A New England-based chicken wing brand continues its FL expansion with a new restaurant planned in the Tampa Bay area.

Lala Owner Arrested On Child Porn Charges: St. Pete Police

An owner of Lala, a restaurant and karaoke lounge, was arrested on 18 counts of child porn possession, St. Pete police said.

Brewery Introduces New St. Pete Pilsner, A USF-Themed Beer

A St. Pete brewery has developed a new beer, the St. Pete Pilsner, to raise funds and awareness for the USF brewery arts program.