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How Did Three Thousand Vendors End Up At Red Barn Flea Market In Bradenton Every Weekend?

Every Friday morning in Bradenton, a big red building wakes up after four quiet days. By nine o’clock, booths are open, carts are rolling, and shoppers are hunting for things they did not know they needed. Fishing reels, crystals, leather belts, parakeets, fresh produce, and even golf carts all...

Bradenton, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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Every new Trader Joe's opening in Florida in 2027: See the full list

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is adding three new stores in Florida this year, and they've already announced six more coming in 2027. The newest store opened on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Orlando. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde. Trader Joe's previously opened a store in West Palm Beach in June. "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." Shop Trader Joe's with Instacart The popular California-based grocery chain, is known for its private-label " unique and interesting products ," along with seasonal favorites and its highly sought-after totes , prides itself on "low prices, every day" with no loyalty programs or membership cards. Here's what to know. New Trader Joe's in Orlando The new location, which opened on Nov. 5, is at 1444 North Alafaya Trail in Orlando, in the Waterford Oaks shopping center, near the University of Central Florida. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } New Trader

Florida · 4d

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Eight of our favorite Black-owned vendors to find at local markets in St. Pete

The market scene in St. Pete is thriving with local stars, and much of that is a result of the talents of Black-owned businesses. Our community is home to a diverse array of incredible businesses, many of whom don’t have permanent storefronts of their own. Although some businesses may...

St. Petersburg, FL · 5d

Main Street Dollars

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Tampa Electric home customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month will pay $154.18 starting in January 2027 after Florida regulators unanimously approved lower rates Nov. 3

Tampa Electric home customers who use 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month will pay $154.18 starting in January 2027, after the Florida Public Service Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to approve a second bill cut this year. The utility says the drop comes from cheaper natural gas, the fuel behind most of its power. The cut […]

Tampa, FL · 3d

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Wagon Wheel flea market site under contract for new Pinellas County development

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A developer is looking to revive one of Pinellas County's largest vacant properties: The former Wagon Wheel flea market site off of Park Boulevard. The 156-acre property has sat empty since 2020, and Belleair Development Group is now under contract to purchase the land and is exploring what could come next.

Pinellas County, FL · 18h

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New Publix With Adjacent Liquor Shop Now Serving Englewood, FL

Englewood is located on the state’s southwest Gulf Coast. The new Publix, located at 1500 Placida Road, carries the grocer’s signature departments:. Deli — full-service counter with a variety of meats and cheeses, an international selection of olives, hummus and more than 150 artisan cheeses from the United States and around the world.

Englewood, FL · 1d

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A CEO gave his employees Fridays off. Three years later, revenue is up about 160%

Brick Media caps workloads and hires instead of piling on. Resignations fell from six in 2022 to none so far in 2026, though profit margins have held flat.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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North Port Buyers Face Fewer Available Homes and Less Fresh Supply

North Port buyers found slim pickings as available homes and fresh listings both pulled back, leaving fewer choices than a year ago.

North Port, FL · 20h

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WATCH: Brightline pursues Cocoa, Tampa expansion amid financial restructuring

Brightline secured $490 million in financing commitments as part of financial restructuring plans that could expand rail connections across Central Florida from Tampa to the Space Coast. According to the press release, the financial restructuring agreement is intended to reduce the company’s debt and provide new capital. “Today’s agreement...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Port Tampa Bay Strikes Major Deal for 10,000-Car Terminal

Port Tampa Bay has struck a long-term agreement with GLOVIS America for a 32-acre expansion of its car shipping terminal, increasing the company’s operating footprint by approximately 66% and making room for a planned capacity of 10,000 vehicles. Announced Monday, Nov. 9, the deal gives GLOVIS control of property...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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3-building industrial project worth $65M underway in Tampa

Creation Equity, an Arizona real estate development and investment firm, has begun work on the construction of a three-building industrial center in east Tampa. The 330,000-square-foot project is in its early stages and the firm plans a ceremonial groundbreaking in coming weeks. 301 Exchange, as it will be known, will...

Tampa, FL · 1d

The Daily Sun

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GROWING TOGETHER: Pet treat company, North Port Market find balance

NORTH PORT — When Kelly and Tommy Field made their way south from Massachusetts to Florida in 2021 with their two German short-haired pointers, they had no idea they’d be creating new businesses and then stepping in to revive a monthly market.

North Port, FL · 1d

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Canadian firms explore opening offices in St. Pete

Five or six Canadian companies are in detailed discussions about potentially establishing operations in St. Petersburg following a September business recruitment trip to Toronto. Two prospective companies have already visited the city, and five more visits are being arranged, according to Mike Swesey, president and CEO of the St. Petersburg...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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Former St. Petersburg Police headquarters site sells for $6.4 million

A highly anticipated redevelopment project on the site of the old St. Petersburg Police headquarters may soon be moving forward after months of delays. On Wednesday, the city sold the 2.1-acre property at 1300 First Ave. N to Ellison Development for $6.4 million. That’s according to two separate deeds filed with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser.

St. Petersburg, FL · 9h

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Tampa Bay’s first Spirit Christmas store opens (yes, that Spirit)

Being in the holiday Spirit has new meaning this year. Spirit Christmas, the holiday-themed shop from spooky season pop-up Spirit Halloween, is now open at 2522 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. 2026 marks the Tampa Bay Area debut of the holiday season pop-up from the Spirit team famous for taking...

Clearwater, FL · 1d

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Bargain Hunters Agree That This Colossal Florida Flea Market Is Better Than Costco

Somewhere between Lakeland and Winter Haven, tucked into a part of Florida that doesn’t always make the tourist brochures, International Market World in Auburndale is quietly doing something extraordinary every single weekend. It’s pulling in crowds of dedicated shoppers who have decided, collectively and enthusiastically, that this colossal flea...

Florida · 4d

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156-acre Wagon Wheel Flea Market property in Pinellas Park slated for massive redevelopment

More than six years after the Wagon Wheel Flea Market closed its doors, plans are taking shape to redevelop the sprawling property that was once home to one of Pinellas County's most popular weekend shopping destinations. Pinellas Park-based Belleair Development Group is under contract to purchase approximately 156 acres at...

Pinellas Park, FL · 4d

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A Nearly 28-Year-Old Palm Harbor Roofing Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Done Rite Roofing, Inc. is a roofing contractor serving Clearwater, Tampa Bay, and surrounding communities. The company recently filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. With this step, it joins nationwide roofing contractors that turned to bankruptcy protection in recent months. Note:...

Clearwater, FL · 4d

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Publix Expands in Polk County: New Shopping Center Signals More Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in Central Florida

Publix Super Markets is making another move in Central Florida’s commercial real estate market, with the Lakeland-based grocery giant set to anchor a new shopping center in Polk County, Florida. The development, reported by the Tampa Bay Business Journal on November 9, 2026, adds to a growing list of grocery-anchored retail projects reshaping one of Florida’s important commercial growth corridors.

Polk County, FL · 1d