FLORIDA — From 10 new Florida restaurants added to the Michelin Guide to an Orlando hotel settling with the U.S. Department of Justice for discriminating against the Arab America Foundation to
From four restaurants being named among the top 100 in the U.S. to plans for Tampa Bay’s first surf park and a restaurant closing after Hurricane Milton plus an oyster bar fined for hiring discrimination, check out the latest business headlines from Florida Patch sites:
Squeeze Juice Works Closes Last St. Pete Location After 12 Years
The last Squeeze Juice Works location on 30th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg will shut down and be converted into a wellness center.
Orlando Hotel Violated Civil Rights Act: U.S. DOJ
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld discriminated against the Arab America Foundation, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
10 Restaurants Added To FL Michelin Guide
The 10 restaurants recently added to the FL Michelin Guide include 6 in Miami and 4 in the Orlando area — and none in the Tampa Bay area.
The Cheesecake Factory Opening At Tampa Premium Outlets
Tampa Premium Outlets will welcome The Cheesecake Factory as a new dining option this year.
12 Store Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Manatee Operation: MCSO
Investigators and informants visited 46 locations in Saturday’s undercover underage drinking operation, the Manatee County sheriff said.
Sarasota Dog Trainers For Veterans Charged With Animal Cruelty: Report
The owners of K9 Training for Heroes, which trains dogs for veterans in Sarasota, were arrested after 4 dogs in their custody died: Report
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.
This FL Brewery Is Among 30 Best In U.S., Beer Pros Say
This Florida brewery is among the 30 best breweries in the country, according to a new survey of beer aficionados.
St. Pete Beach Restaurant Closes After Hurricane Damage
After 35 years in business, Woody’s Waterfront has closed for good because of flooding, damages from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
2 Florida Families Among The Richest In U.S.: Forbes
The owners of Publix and the owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the two FL families among the richest in the U.S., Forbes said.
Sarasota Memorial Expands Emergency Care Into Lakewood Ranch
A 15,000-square-foot freestanding Sarasota Memorial Emergency Room opened Tuesday in Lakewood Ranch near Interstate 75.
7 FL Macy’s Stores To Close
Among the 66 Macy’s stores closing in 2025, seven are in Florida. Check out which locations are shutting down in the Sunshine State.
Japanese Variety Store Daiso Will Open First FL Store In Tampa
Daiso, a Japanese bargain store, is expanding into Florida and will open its first store in Tampa in early February.
Big Cat Rescue Of ‘Tiger King’ Sells Tampa-Area Property
A portion of Big Cat Rescue’s Tampa-area property, which recently sold for $19M, could be redeveloped as about 300 townhomes, reports said.
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