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Iron Meadow joins spARK Labs by ARK Invest incubator
The organization acquires niche online businesses and utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance operations.
Detroit-style pizza shop SoDough Square soft opens in South Tampa
Tampa’s pizza scene has a new contender. SoDough Square, a Central Florida-based Detroit-style pizza shop, has opened its first Tampa location at 138 S. Dale Mabry, currently operating in a […]
Find nearby food trucks with new app
When Josh Barth, 46, consistently found himself missing out when his favorite food trucks were near him, he didn’t just grumble and move on. He started a business. That frustration with pop-up schedules became the inspiration of FoodTrukt, an app designed to connect customers…
Wynn Hospital Again Earns Nation's Highest Recognition for Heart
Wynn Hospital has once again been recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals for cardiovascular care. Continue reading…
Lorenzo Is New St. Joseph’s South Patient Service Director
Riverview’s Hector Lorenzo is the new St. Joseph’s Hospital-South patient services director. As patient services director, Lorenzo is part of the Riverview hospital’s leadership team involved with planning, organization, policy development and priority-setting. He’ll oversee…
Dutch Bros could set up at busy Seminole corner
Tampa Convention Center Wins Prestigious International Venue Excellence Award
Tampa Convention Center Wins Prestigious International Venue Excellence Award Tony D. Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:04 pm Tampa Convention Center is just one of five venues globally to win the 2026 Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. Large digital…
Lucky Cup Coffee to open second St. Pete location at The Factory after whirlwind first year
When longtime friends April Lupkey and Lauren Kirk quietly opened Lucky Cup Coffee Co. inside the Galaxy Hotel in downtown St. Pete last summer, most of their customers were hotel guests. Some days, they made just two drinks. Then a friend ordered a matcha latte that wasn't even…
Florida restaurants and hotels ask Trump administration for leeway, after migrant employees lose TPS protections
A Florida hospitality organization is asking the federal government for leeway for Haitian and Syrian workers in the industry after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively ended their legal status to remain in the country. Following the ruling that allowed the federal…
Heart + Paw veterinarian clinic opens in historic St. Pete building
This is the Pennsylvania-based organization’s first location in Florida.
Rome Health Opens Convenient Care Clinic at Turning Stone
A new Rome Health medical clinic is now open inside Turning Stone Resort Casino, giving employees, resort guests and area residents another option for primary care and medical imaging services. Continue reading…
Le Gardenia Bleu closes on Longboat Key
The team at Le Gardenia Bleu, a family-run Longboat Key flower and gift shop that opened shortly before hurricanes Helene and Milton, announced on July 6 they are closed. Co-owner Lita Brannan shared on Facebook multiple factors prompted the closure, including several personal…