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Posted Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 5:03 pm ET
From the approval of the redevelopment of the Home Shopping Network’s former 65-acre campus to a trailer park-themed bar opening soon to a cannabis company laying off 58 workers, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.
National Cinnamon Roll Chain Opening St. Petersburg Location
Plant-based national cinnamon roll chain, which offers made-from-scratch treats, is celebrating its grand opening in St. Petersburg.
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Free Coffee Offered During National Coffee, Baked Goods Chain’s Manatee Grand Opening
A national coffee and baked goods chain is celebrating the grand opening of a new location in Manatee County with a free coffee giveaway.
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Vintage Trailer Park-Themed Bar Opening Soon In Downtown St. Pete
Trailer Daddy, a vintage trailer park-themed bar, is opening in the former Glamper space in downtown St. Petersburg.
National Restaurant Chain With 16 FL Locations Downsizing
A burger chain with 16 Florida sites are considering closing eateries and has introduced a new menu to try to solve its financial woes.
Cannabis Company Cutting 58 Jobs In Pinellas County
A FL-based medical cannabis company is laying off 58 workers at its Clearwater call center, according to a state WARN notice.
Water Street Tampa Office Tower 95% Leased With 2 New Leases
A national commercial real estate firm is moving into Thousand & One, an office tower at Water Street Tampa, as a current tenant expands.
New Facial Screening To Speed Up U.S. Arrivals At Tampa Airport
The new technology will be used for screening U.S. citizens arriving at the airport after international travel.
Industrial Park Planned At HSN’s 65-Acre St. Pete Campus: Reports
The 65-acre site that was formerly home to HSN’s St. Pete headquarters will be redeveloped into a massive industrial park, reports said.
National Discount Grocery Chain To Open New Sarasota County Store
A national grocery chain known for its low prices is under construction in southern Sarasota County.
$65M Expansion Planned At Dali Museum In Downtown St. Pete
Construction is expected to begin on a $65 million expansion at The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg later this year.
Sarasota Lab To Pay Nearly $1M For Kickback, False Claims Violations: U.S. DOJ
A Sarasota medical lab agreed to pay about $1 million in a settlement over Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act violations, US DOJ said.
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