Nauvoo, IL

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Orlando, FL

L. Cane

After writing about Florida's restaurants for some time, I've come to believe that, although Floridians want excellent food for a reasonable price, they're not exactly picky about where that food comes from.

FL's "Best" Seafood Joint Is Actually Seafood Market That Serves Food & Is "Where True Locals Go"

Hialeah, FL

If you are a Floridian of a certain age, you might remember when shopping at a mall was seen as a fun way to spend a weekend. Perhaps your parents would drop you off to get a snack at Orange Julius. Or maybe you'd get some cash and were told to buy yourself some school clothes.

An Old Sears In Florida Could Get A New Use That Isn't Retail

Port Orange, FL

As food costs have risen and inflation takes hold, some Floridians have stopped eating out as much, and, as a result, I've written about several Florida restaurants that have either struggled, allegedly gotten behind on rent, or gone out of business as a result.

Popular Florida Waterfront Restaurant That Faced Eviction For Being $200,000 Behind In Rent Closes

Fort Myers, FL

Although Florida is arguably a wonderful place to get fresh catch seafood, some New Englanders will tell you that Florida falls short in terms of Lobster products, particularly lobster rolls.

New England Chain Known For Its Lobster Rolls & Cheap Roast Beef Sandwiches Getting 2 New FL Stores

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

Pensacola, FL

One pleasure that many Floridians take advantage of every now and again is partaking in a nice meal overlooking the water - especially on special occasions. These types of establishments often offer a fun atmosphere that makes celebrations easy to accomplish.

Popular FL Beachfront Restaurant Whiskey Joes Shut Down After A State Inspection, & Stop Sale Order

Tampa, FL

Despite the caloric content and directives from a person's family doctor, many people enjoy a big, juicy hamburger every once in a while. A burger is arguably the ideal comfort food.

Florida's Thee Burger Spot, Which Reportedly Has The "Best" Burgers, Has A Burger Option For $7.75

Punta Gorda, FL

As more people shop online, there is a greater need for delivery services. As a result, it is easy to think that shipping and delivery companies are safe from closure or job loss.

Shipping Giant Closing Multiple Florida Locations, Hundreds Of Jobs Affected: "Never Made Lightly"

When a restaurant indicates that it intends to aggressively expand into Florida with multiple stores, one can expect to see the number of stores growing in the Sunshine State - not shrinking.

Highly-Rated FL Restaurant Abruptly Closes, With Employees Moving Furniture And A Sign On The Door

Miami, FL

Every time I write an article about a Costco coming to Florida, it gets a good deal of attention and excitement. After all, there are only there are only just over 30 Costcos in Florida currently. And CNet has calculated that one can save $1,000 per year by shopping at the warehouse retailer.

Costco Has Reportedly Proposed To Buy Property In FL On The Cheap, Potentially Bringing 385 Jobs

Lynn Haven, FL

Grabbing a donut, muffin, bagel, or coffee on your way to or from work can be a nice way to give yourself a sweet treat or pick me up without spending much money. Unfortunately, a Florida restaurant in this genre was recently closed down. I frequently write about restaurant closures, and I can honestly say that I have never seen a violation like the one that caused the closure.

A FL Location Of A Popular, Well-Known Donut Chain Shut Down After Inspection For An Unusual Reason

Auburndale, FL

If you happen upon great weather and a weekend with nothing to do, spending time at one of Florida's flea markets can be a wonderful way to spend a day. Not only do you get to hunt for treasures, you'll probably get to sample some fantastic food and you might even save some money. Plus, some of Florida's flea markets offer free entertainment to visitors.

Unique, FL Flea Market Among The State's "Best" - 1,200 Vendors And A Live Circus, Alligator Show

Diners can be a lovely place to enjoy a meal. Not only do you get to eat comfort food, but it's served up with a retro vibe, and it's usually inexpensive. Unfortunately, a diner in this genre was shut down for the second time via state inspection, but it is reopened.

Highly-Visited  Florida Diner Shut Down After Inspection For 2nd Time - Roach, Rodent Activity

Florida hasn't been immune to distribution centers closing within the last several months. In the last six months, I've written about a Walgreens distribution center closing in Florida as well as Essendant Co.

A Distribution Center In Florida Is Closing - Laying Off Dozens Of Employees

Florida has plenty of historic restaurants that are fun to visit. Examples are the No Name Pub in Big Pine Key, Joe's Stone Crab in Miami, and The Seminole Inn in Indiantown. However, neither is fast food. And Love Food recently named Florida's "most historic" fast food restaurant. It's not a chain, but it does have an interesting story.

Florida's "Most Historic" Fast Food Restaurant Is "Straight Out Of Happy Days"

Largo, FL

It's no secret that in 2023, Florida lost 41 Bed, Bath, and Beyond stores when the retailer filed for bankruptcy and shuttered stores. Often, the closing Bed, Bath and Beyond stores were anchor stores, which meant their absence left a huge void in some of Florida's shopping centers.

An Empty Bed, Bath & Beyond In Florida Is Getting A New Tenant And Retailer (And It's Hiring)

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Lock 19 officially opens, joins the short list of year-round restaurants in Nauvoo

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Lock 19 officially opens, joins the short list of year-round restaurants in Nauvoo

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