{"id":129931,"date":"2026-01-24T01:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129931\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T01:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:59:15","slug":"iconic-burger-joint-returns-new-taco-chain-in-state-top-chefs-honored-fl-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129931\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Burger Joint Returns | New Taco Chain In State | Top Chefs Honored: FL Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Business & Tech<\/a>New Cruise Ship Port | Coffee Cafes In Sprouts | Moffitt Opens Outpatient Facility | Restaurant Openings, Closings | Hospital Turns 50\"Tiffany\"Tiffany<\/p>\n

Posted Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 3:39 pm ET<\/p>\n

From the proposal for a major cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to a local coffee company partnering with Sprouts to Tampa ranking among the top U.S. cities for business headquarters, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.<\/p>\n

Tampa Coffee Company To Open In-Store Cafes At Sprouts Grocery Stores<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa-based specialty coffee company will open 10 new cafes in the Tampa Bay area in a partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market.<\/p>\n

Find out what’s happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n

Tampa Chef Among 2026 James Beard Semifinalists<\/a><\/p>\n

The chef of a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Tampa was named a 2026 James Beard semifinalist in the Best Chef: South category.<\/p>\n

Find out what’s happening in St. Petefor free with the latest updates from Patch. <\/p>\n

Taco Chain Building First FL Restaurant In Tampa Bay Area<\/a><\/p>\n

An Atlanta-based chain known for its street tacos is expanding into Florida with a restaurant being built in the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n

This Is The Best Private Company In FL; 8 Others Ranked By Forbes<\/a><\/p>\n

The multibillion-dollar business employs 260,000 employees and is in the top 10 among the nation’s best private companies.<\/p>\n

Massive Cruise Ship Port Proposed Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge<\/a><\/p>\n

Developers have filed plans with Manatee County to build a cruise ship port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, reports said.<\/p>\n

Free Chick-Fil-A For A Year: Here’s How To Win In FL<\/a><\/p>\n

Chick-Fil-A is offering a year’s worth of free food in honor of its 80th anniversary. Here’s how Florida customers could win.<\/p>\n

National Retailer To Close All FL Locations: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.<\/p>\n

Waterfront Mediterranean Restaurant Opening At Renovated St. Pete Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

A recently renovated hotel in south St. Pete welcomes a Mediterranean restaurant, its third culinary concept since relaunching in 2024.<\/p>\n

Tampa Ranks In Top 5 For Business Headquarters In U.S., List Says<\/a><\/p>\n

With an influx of businesses calling Tampa home, the city ranked among the top five in the U.S. for business headquarters, a new list said.<\/p>\n

Moffitt Cancer Center In Pasco County To Start Treating Patients<\/a><\/p>\n

The Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center is the first project completed at Speros, a 775-acre innovation hub in Pasco County.<\/p>\n

Pinellas County Hospital Celebrates 50th Anniversary<\/a><\/p>\n

HCA Florida Northside Hospital recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The hospital opened its doors on Jan. 10, 1976.<\/p>\n

Iconic Burger Stand To Reopen In Sarasota Under New Ownership<\/a><\/p>\n

A new owner is bringing an iconic Sarasota burger stand that opened in 1957 and closed in 2024 back to life.<\/p>\n

ZooTampa Released Record 26 Rehabilitated Manatees In 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

This spring, ZooTampa will open its new Straz Family Manatee Rescue as part of its new Florida Waters expansion.<\/p>\n

Record Number Of Passengers Traveled Through Sarasota Bradenton Airport In 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport saw a record-breaking year for travel in 2025 and ended the year strong in December.<\/p>\n

Restaurant News Roundups: <\/p>\n

Wings Etc., OfKors, Capriotti\u2019s, Johnny Tomatoes, Rodney\u2019s, Sushi Kami: Restaurant Openings, Closings<\/a>Concrete Jungle, Tony D\u2019s, Karma Kitchen, Say Coffee: Restaurant Openings, Closings<\/a><\/p>\n

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