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Delray Beach, FL

L. Cane

After writing Florida restaurant articles for years, I've come to believe that Floridians want high-quality food when they splurge on a restaurant meal. Although one would think that an eatery that was recognized by the James Beard Foundation might have some longevity - especially when it serves a dish that isn't found in many other restaurants - that wasn't the case with one Florida restaurant.

Popular, Highly Acclaimed Florida Restaurant Abruptly Closes - "More Important Things Than Money"

Tampa, FL

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

Pensacola, FL

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"

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

There are many longtime Florida restaurants that are said to have fantastic Cuban sandwiches including The Columbia and Versailles. However one Florida eatery in this genre - Brocato’s Sandwich Shop - has filed for bankruptcy.

Treasured, Longtime FL Eatery Often Cited As Having The Best Cuban Sandwich Files For Bankruptcy

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Diners in Florida are a wonderful way to enjoy some comfort foods and experience nostalgia in one meal. Some diners - like Americana 50's Family Diner - are family-owned and operated. Others, like Metro Diner, are chains. Unfortunately, one highly-praised location of the Metro Diner was recently shut down after a state inspection.

FL Diner Seen On Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Shut Down After Inspection - Roaches, Insects, Stop Sales

Festus, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Waggener Dairy Barn is at 1700 Boyce Lane in the vicinity of Festus, Missouri (Jefferson County). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 2022.

Historic Waggener Dairy Barn in Jefferson County, Missouri | built ca. 1919

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Chewbacca, nicknamed Chewy, who they describe as a funny fella who loves everyone. “This adorable mutt is built like an oversized Shih Tzu and weighs 25 lbs. Since he was found as a stray and never claimed, we don't know much about his past.” Chewy has a personality as unique as his looks. "He is overly friendly with all, dogs included. He can come on a bit strong but in the kindest way. He wants everyone to be his friend!" states the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, who is currently caring for Chewy until he finds his forever home.

Meet Chewbacca: The "Funny Fella" Looking For Love

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

Pompano Beach, FL

Across the nation, large companies like UPS and Walgreens have been closing distribution centers. Florida hasn't been immune to some of these types of distribution closures. In the last half year, I've written companies like Beekman 1802, Walgreens, and Essendant Co. closing their Florida distribution centers.

A Florida Distribution Center To Close Down, Laying Off Dozens

Thermopolis, WY

WyoFile

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Boca Grande, FL

Some Florida restaurants are famous for their locations - like Cap's Place. Others are famous for both their location and a specific food item like - Keylime Bistro – Loose Caboose. Unfortunately, the latter was recently shut down after a state inspection.

FL Eatery Known For Its Award-Winning Key Lime Pie & Train Station Shut Down After State Inspection

Naples, FL

Florida is known in part for its amusement parks. Some offer roller coasters, others offer zoo animals, some offer interactions with characters, and some offer opportunities to enjoy the water.

New Details About The $250 Million Indoor Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Coming To Florida

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

Plant City, FL

Many Floridians enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets as they offer plenty of food variety for one fixed price. Unfortunately, one popular option in this niche - Plant City Homestyle Buffet - was closed for three days after a state inspection. Unfortunately, this isn't its first closure.

Popular Florida Buffet Closed For Three Days After State Inspection -3rd Closure

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Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate-Peanut Bars

1 – 16-1/2 oz. package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough. ~Press cookie dough into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 14...

Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate-Peanut Bars

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