1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (105+ words) BRADENTON, FL — A national fried chicken chain plans to open its first Manatee County location after buying property in Bradenton, reports said. Church’s Texas Chicken bought a 1.14-acre site at 2815 First Street E. in Bradenton for $975,000, the Business Observer reported....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (236+ words) From a company launching a hurricane air evacuation membership for Florida residents to International Plaza welcoming nine new retailers — seven new to the Tampa Bay market — to the state’s best breakfast sandwich, here are the latest business headlines from Patch....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (94+ words) SARASOTA, FL — Summer is a great time to stay active in Sarasota with a range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. City and county recreation departments offer varied programming. At the same time, other organizations also offer residents…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (198+ words) BRADLEY BEACH, NJ — 90.5,"The Night," Brookdale Community College's public radio station, invites music lovers to spend Thursday evenings by the ocean. This is part of their Songwriters on the Beach series, as it continues its 2026 season at Newark Avenue Beach…...

2+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (338+ words) TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama right-handed pitcher Tyler Fay was selected Sunday by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 169th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound right-hander was ranked No. 229 on MLB Pipeline's Top 250 draft prospects list…...

3+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (235+ words) From a Michelin-recognized pizzeria moving into the Sarasota-Bradenton area to a Tallahassee coffee chain eyeing Tampa Bay and a paint-and-sip art lounge opening, here are the latest business headlines from Patch. Tampa's ZooTampa Marks Baby Boom With Rhino, Impala Calves…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (321+ words) SARASOTA, FL — University Town Center in Sarasota announced that 12 new shops and restaurants are coming soon as the retail and dining hub continues to expand. The additions will total more than 86,000 square feet across several parts of the property off…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (231+ words) Some of the best pizzamakers in the country are here in Florida, according to the 50 Top Pizza guide based on the findings of a team of inspectors who anonymously evaluate pizzerias around the world. Ten pizzerias in the Sunshine State…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (276+ words) BRADENTON, FL — After recent reports that Motorworks Brewing was facing a $1.9 million foreclosure case, ownership said that the brewery is “here to stay” in a statement shared on social media on Saturday. “We want to take a moment to thank…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (258+ words) (The following press release was sent to Joliet Patch.) JOLIET, IL — The ultimate summer beach party is coming to downtown Joliet. Local favorites Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band will perform at the newly opened Joliet City Square on Friday,…...