'We missed you': Historic Columbia Restaurant reopening locations across Tampa Bay

"Columbia Restaurant's location along St. Armand's Circle is the first to open. On Monday morning, a "We missed you" sign sat at the Sarasota restaurant's entrance. The Sarasota location was Columbia's first expansion when it opened in 1959. Today, it is Sarasota's oldest restaurant..."

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Doctors Hospital Seeks Amendment for Free Standing EDs

"Smaller-footprint emergency care centers are becoming more popular. Doctor's Hospital is asking Manatee County to amend the text in its land development code to..."

Construction Nearly Complete at Amazon Air Facility

"Construction of Amazon’s $100 million air cargo facility at Lakeland Linder Airport will be finished by the end of the month and the online retail giant will begin operating it at the start of July, the airport director said today..."

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Datz is Now Open in Riverview!

"On Thursday, May 14th, Datz, the beloved Tampa-originated eatery known for it's eclectic food and intriguing drinks, opened it's third set of doors, after the 2009 one in Tampa and the 2019 one in St. Pete, in Riverview..."

Coffee company hits its stride as it aims for the top

"With nearly 20 cafes and a rapidly growing roster of high-profile partners, Raphael and Sarah Perrier, the husband-and-wife team that runs Kahwa Coffee Roasters, have seen big rewards come from big risks..."

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Macy’s plans to reopen on Monday. JC Penney at DeSoto Square still question mark

"Macy’s shoppers can breathe again.

The Macy’s closest to Bradenton — the one in the Mall at University Town Center -- is reopening on Monday..."

Cafe Ponte, iconic Clearwater restaurant, closes for good

"Cafe Ponte, the celebrated Clearwater fine dining restaurant, has closed for good. Chris Ponte, who opened his eponymous restaurant in 2002, said the closure was a combination of the economic backlash from COVID-19 and the fact that he was unable to reach a deal on a lease renegotiation with the building’s landlord..."

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