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Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores Cans of Last Rep THC recovery drink on a production line during an early manufacturing run.

Chuck Merlis March 4, 2026

Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.

SoHo Saloon closes after 14 Years on South Howard Exterior of SoHo Saloon at 410 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa’s SoHo district.

Chuck Merlis March 4, 2026

Disser Hospitality closes SoHo Saloon and plans a new South Howard concept.

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.

Bloomin’ posts Q4 loss as Outback traffic improves Exterior of Bloomin’ Brands headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Chuck Merlis February 25, 2026

Outback traffic rises, but impairment charges and margin pressure weigh on Q4 results.

Greenlane plans 2–3 new Tampa Bay stores each year Greenlane drive-thru restaurant exterior with green panel facade and roadside sign under a bright blue sky.

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

Erica Spector Wishnow came up with Greenlane during long car rides in Covid, when she spent hours...

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St Exterior sign for Bosc Modern Bar + Kitchen and Parker Street Bakery + Cafe in South Tampa.

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Bosc replaces Zudar’s on Platt St with dinner, sushi and 2 a.m. late-night hours.

Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Chuck Merlis March 2, 2026

Volta Wine + Market is betting downtown St. Pete wants a great vibe and a gourmet grocer...

Buddy Brew Coffee to open 10 cafés inside Sprouts stores Buddy Brew Coffee storefront with black awnings during retail expansion into grocery stores

Chuck Merlis January 20, 2026

Buddy Brew Coffee plans 10 in-store cafés inside Sprouts locations across Tampa Bay.

Bavaro’s opens central kitchen on North Nebraska Exterior of Bavaro’s new central kitchen on North Nebraska Avenue used for bread, pasta and catering production.