Celebrity Chef Plans Restaurant | Proposed $6.8B Gas Plant | Halloween Markets: FL Business

From Halloween-inspired markets throughout the Tampa Bay area to Breeze Airways announcing its first-ever international flight to a Food Network star bringing a new restaurant to St. Pete, here are the latest business headlines from Patch.

Tampa Bay Halloween Markets Feature Artists, Vendors Selling Spooky Creations, Items

Halloween markets scheduled throughout the greater Tampa Bay area will showcase artists and vendors with spooky, dark themes.

These 4 FL Restaurants 'Define Dining,' New Top 100 Ranking Says

Four Florida restaurants have been named among the top 100 in the U.S., according to “The Resy 100” list.

5 FL Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

Five colleges in Florida are among the Top 100 in the country, according to a new U.S. News ranking.

Tampa Pride Cancels 2026 Festival, Terminates President’s Contract

Tampa Pride is on hiatus because of “the current political, economic climate,” including funding reductions, FL targeting DEI initiatives.

Breeze Airways Offers First International Flight Out Of Tampa International Airport

See where Breeze Airways is offering its first-ever international flight in a partnership with Tampa International Airport.

$6.8B Historic Gas Plant Development Proposed By ARK, Ellison Development

A local development team has proposed a $6.8B redevelopment of 95.5 acres in St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District.

Florida 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes

Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic at 7-Eleven is down by 7.3 percent since August.

FL's Best Foodie City Ranks 1st Nationally, New Survey Says

Experts analyzed 182 cities, but ultimately, a Florida town slid into first to be named the best foodie city in the U.S.

Floridians Most Want This Chain To Open In Their State

Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home. Here's what Floridians picked.

Norovirus Sickens 98 Aboard FL-Bound Cruise Ship, CDC Says

Nearly 100 people on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, headed for Miami, fell ill with norovirus, CDC officials said.

Ice Cream, Candy Shop Reopens In St. Armands Circle Nearly A Year After Hurricane Milton

A popular Sarasota ice cream and candy shop has reopened in St. Armands Circle after being damaged in Hurricane Milton.

Food Network Star Chef Opening Restaurant In St. Petersburg Development

Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian, who stars on the Food Network’s “Chopped,” is opening a new restaurant in St. Pete's Edge District.