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New ALDI grocery store grand opening in Tampa
A new ALDI grocery store will open in early December on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, the company said.
Four Florida restaurants rank among the top 100 in the U.S., according to new list
Four Florida restaurants are among the top 100 restaurants in the United States, according to OpenTable’s new rankings.
71 Florida Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Ratings in New Safety Grade: See Full List
Florida ranked 13th nationally among states for the number of hospitals earning the highest letter grade.
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop opens at St. Pete’s Moxy Hotel in the Edge District
The new Floyd 99 Barbershop is part of the Edge Collective at Moxy Hotel in St. Petersburg’s Edge district.
Florida man uses deceased business partner’s identity in coronavirus scam: U.S. Department of Justice
A Pinellas County man used the identity of his deceased business partner to apply for an SBA loan during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Ferry Service Offers Free Rides to AMI Residents and Workers: County
The Gulf Islands ferry, scheduled to return Friday, will offer free rides to post-hurricane Anna Maria Island residents and workers.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport CEO to retire
Rick Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, will retire in 2025 after nearly 30 years at the airport.
Anna Maria Oysterbar fined for employment discrimination: U.S. Department of Justice
Bradenton-based Anna Maria Oyster Bar “routinely discriminated against lawful permanent residents” applying for jobs, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Tampa Bay’s first surf park opens in Pasco County
Tampa Bay’s first surf park has secured land in Pasco County. Peak Surf Park will open in 2027 in the Two Rivers community of Wesley Chapel.
Ocean Prime, Meliora, Panera, Beach House Water: Restaurant News
Latest Sarasota and Bradenton restaurant news: Ocean Prime sets opening date, Meliola rebrands, New Orleans-style sandwich shop.
Waterfront restaurant in Bradenton, following Milton, permanently closes
Caddy’s Bradenton Riverwalk location has permanently closed due to Hurricane Milton.
8 Nursing Homes in Tampa St. Petersburg is the Best City in the Country: U.S. News
Of the dozens of nursing homes in Tampa St. Petersburg, eight of them received perfect ratings in a new U.S. News & World Report survey.
33 U.S. freight stores to close in Florida amid bankruptcy and inflation
Company representatives announced this week that a closing sale has begun at American Freight’s Georgia stores and online.
FL Kmart will be the last store still open in the continental U.S.
The Miami-area Kmart will be the last remaining store in the continental United States after the last full-size store in Bridgehampton, New York, closes on Sunday.
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