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Sun Cones Ice Cream to Open in St. Pete’s Tyrone Square Mall

The new ice cream shop is about to be your favorite place for soft-serve

Chef’s Table by Lolita’s to Open in Downtown St. Pete

Lolita’s Wine Market in the Grand Central District is transforming into this new concept

Orlando-Born Turkish Restaurant Bosphorous Signs Lease for St. Pete Location

That’s on top of the new Bosphorous opening in Tampa this summer

Dirty Dough Cookies to Open First Sarasota Brick-and-Mortar this Summer

Local franchisees started with a food truck and are preparing to expand

New Jersey Mike’s Looks to Be Planned for Nokomis

Paperwork shows the new sub shop opening at Plaza Venezia

Pollo Campero Looks to Be at Work on First Tampa Location

Paperwork shows the Guatemalan chain opening a restaurant at Waters Ave and Henderson Road

Owners of Allelo to Launch Two Concepts in One: a Restaurant and a Cocktail Lounge

Juno & the Peacock and Pluma will open this summer

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants to Launch New Ocean Prime Location in Sarasota

The new Ocean Prime will open late this year in the Arts & Culture District

Pin on Cafe to Be Reborn as Pin on Grand in St. Petersburg

The Asian fusion restaurant is moving to the Grand Central District

Wesley Chapel’s Shake-A-Salad Is Expanding to New Port Richey

It’s the first expansion for the small, family-owned brand offering healthy food with fresh ingredients

EnRich Bistro to Reopen in New Bradenton Location

“We’re Cooking Up Something Special!”

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Heads to Odessa

The brand has surpassed 50 locations and is continuing to grow

500 Degrees of Venice to Open Next Year

The new restaurant will open on Precision Drive in Venice

Plant City Comic Cafe to Open with Comic Books, Manga, Ramen, Craft Lemonade, and More

The new cafe’s menu will also feature vegan options

Tampa-Based Fat Rabbit Pub Expanding to Sarasota

The new location will open in the former home of Fire Fresh Grill

New St. Pete Flower Shop Will Offer Bouquets, Beer, Wine, Charcuterie, and More

Pistil House is launching in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District

Papa John’s Looks to Be Planning Parrish Location

Paperwork shows a new Papa John’s opening on Fort Hamer Road

P.F. Chang’s Bringing Pagoda Asian Grill to St. Petersburg

The new to-go concept debuted in New York last year

Slim Chickens Eyes San Antonio for Continued Expansion

The Arkansas-born chicken chain is expanding its presence in the Greater Tampa Bay area

K88 BBQ Opening Soon in Sarasota

It’s a new restaurant from the team behind Yummy House China Bistro

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