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Neil Cooney is a freelance writer. He has received an MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University, and his work has been published in the Masters Review. Based in Nashville, he spends his free time cooking Korean food and studying chess.

Clearwater is Getting a Second Caribou Coffee

A Caribou location is planned near the intersection of East Bay Drive and Bedford Circle West

St. Pete Looks to Be Getting a Rita’s Italian Ice

The massively popular frozen dessert brand boasts more than 580 locations

Pizzardis Opening in Pinellas Park

Details remain under wraps about the restaurant opening at 78th Avenue and 49th Street North

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