Christmas Bar, Armored Car Dealer, City Furniture: FL Business News

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11 Big Lots stores in Florida close after dismal earnings report

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Big Lots has planned to close stores across the country and in Florida after suffering losses of $205 million in the first quarter of 2024.

New Downtown Sarasota Sprouts sets date for grand opening

A 21,900-square-foot Sprouts grocery store will soon open its doors to customers, reportedly part of the One Main Plaza project.

Four endangered lemurs born at FL Lemur Conservation Foundation

The Lemur Conservation Foundation recently welcomed four baby lemurs, belonging to three endangered species, to its sanctuary in Myakka City.

Saks Fifth Avenue opens Fifth Avenue Club at Vinoy in St. Pete

The luxury personal shopping and styling service Fifth Avenue Club will soon open at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg.

“As if Christmas puked”: Tampa’s Joy Bar celebrates holidays all year round

Joy Bar in Tampa, which opened in December, will celebrate its first Christmas in July next month with a full schedule of events and special offers.

Selby Botanical Garden lands on Time's list of the greatest places in the world

The Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota landed on Time's annual list of the greatest places in the world.

Florida Holocaust Museum to close for expansion project

The Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg will be temporarily closed for months of renovations.

$600 worth of beef stolen from Publix in Florida, suspect sought: report

According to a media report, a man is being sought in Florida who is accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of meat from a Publix grocery store.

Allegiant announces 7 new routes from Florida airports

Starting in November, Allegiant will fly nonstop to seven new destinations in Florida, including two airports in the Tampa Bay area.

According to Italian website, 3 pizzerias in Florida are among the best in the country

According to the annual list, pizzerias in Tampa and Miami were among the 50 best in the United States.

31 hospitals in Florida are among the best in the USA according to new ranking

In Florida, 31 hospitals are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings.

First armored vehicle dealer in the USA opens in Florida

Miami Armored's high-end bulletproof vehicles can withstand assault fire from 7.62mm rounds and explosions from up to two hand grenades.

City Furniture showroom with café and wine bar opens in UTC: reports

A 11,000-square-foot upscale home furnishings store from City Furniture, Florida, is reportedly set to open in Sarasota's UTC neighborhood.

289 restaurants in Florida honored with Wine Spectator Awards

Nearly 300 Florida restaurants have been honored with Awards of Excellence at Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards.

Green Lemon, Pistil House, Sharkie's, HaleLife: Restaurant News

News about restaurants and bars in St. Petersburg: Green Lemon, Pistil House, Sharkie's Bicycles & Brews, HaleLife Bistro, There Goes the Neighborhood.