Southie Coffee expands in Seminole, adds Latin-themed evening speakeasy
A new speakeasy and lounge is getting ready to open out of a popular, locally owned coffee shop in Seminole. Seminole residents Bella Rincon and Steven Gonzalez opened the first location of Southie Coffee in Clearwater in 2018, with a second location debuting a year later in Seminole. Last month,...
Mediterranean fave Baba closing, will become Iberian-inspired restaurant and bar concepts
One of our favorite spots in St. Pete is closing its doors, though it’s not entirely a goodbye. Baba, the beloved Mediterranean restaurant also home to Barbouni, is closing this summer to make way for a new Iberian-inspired experience. Kaixo will take over the main dining room and bar while Barra Barra will fill the in
Experts warn pet owners of signs of heatstroke after dog’s death in Tampa
Following a man's arrest for his dog's heat-related death, experts are reminding people to take precautions and look after their furry friends.
Clearwater Restaurant Launches Presidential Menu Series for America’s 250th Birthday
Rusty's Bistro at the Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key will kick off its Presidential Plates series on July 1, honoring America's 250th anniversary. This rotating summer menu draws inspiration from what past presidents ate. It runs through Aug. 31. You'll find it at 1160 Gulf Blvd. in Clearwater...
Sweat equity: Three new homeowners move into The Grove
Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside hosted a dedication ceremony Thursday at The Grove, an affordable homeownership development on 18th Avenue South in St. Petersburg, welcoming three new families into homes they helped build through Habitat’s sweat-equity program. The project has become a small but tangible exampl
Tampa, St. Pete employees among 178 laid off with home health company closure
Southeast Homecare Services is laying off 178 employees across Florida, including 35 in the Tampa Bay market. The company, which provides home health services and is tied with another service provider in Miramar, announced the job cuts in a June 18 letter sent to six local leaders to meet federal Worker Adjustment and
Heat index tops 100 degrees in Tampa Bay, roofers take extra precautions
As feels-like temperatures across the Tampa Bay area climb over 100 degrees, a local roofing company is taking extra measures to keep workers safe.
‘Relief’ for small businesses after St. Petersburg city council rejects parking changes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Parking continues to be a problem in St. Petersburg, especially in neighborhoods with popular restaurants and businesses. City leaders voted down a proposal that would have allowed specific neighborhoods outside of downtown to establish resident-only parking zones. The decision came after St. Pet
4 Coming Soon Hillsborough County Restaurants [June 17, 2026]
Here's a look into what is coming soon to Tampa and the surrounding area. Business Debut interviewed each and every owner below, and we know of several more with additional plans!. Slap Burger — Tampa. Address: 14915 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613. Status: Targeting June 21. The...
Greenlane Expanding with Pinellas Park Location
With 5 locations currently in operation, Greenlane is a Tampa Bay-born, drive-thru-only salad and wrap chain that offers food that is “Fast. Filling. Fresh.”. “From the outset,” says the Greenlane website, “we have sought to prove that quick, convenient, affordable meals can be more than a burger and fries. We empower








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