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Local business growth

Hooters Clearwater-based founders regain full ownership of brand

November 3, 2025 by Chuck Merlis
Exterior view of the Original Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, showing its multi-level building with palm trees and bikes parked outside.

Clearwater’s Original Hooters founders reclaim the global brand and revive the local spirit that started it all.

Categories Business News, Community Impact, Pinellas County, Restaurants, Retail & Hospitality, Tampa Bay Business Tags Clearwater, Hooters, hospitality news, Local business growth, Tampa Bay Business, Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories

Carrollwood pizzeria adds liquor license, plans two new locations

October 7, 2025 by Chuck Merlis
Sogna Napoli logo displayed over a pepperoni pizza with fresh basil, representing the Carrollwood Italian restaurant expanding to Wesley Chapel and Odessa.

Sogna Napoli expands in Tampa Bay with new Wesley Chapel and Odessa locations after securing a liquor license.

Categories Dining, Expansion, Hospitality, Restaurants, Tampa Bay Business Tags Carrollwood, Local business growth, Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories, Tampa restaurants, Wesley Chapel
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