Foxtail Coffee will open its first Tampa location May 1 at Casa Marti in Ybor City, bringing roasted-in-Orlando coffee, manual brews and a Cuban-inspired mural to East Seventh Avenue.

Easy Tiger, a hi‑fi listening lounge from Matt Kaye, is slated to open next month at 915 1st Ave N in St. Pete’s Edge District. The concept pairs vinyl DJs and Klipsch‑McIntosh sound with a 15–18 cocktail menu.

A dumpling-focused spot opened on East Fowler near USF, serving made-to-order Xiao Long Bao and pan-fried buns with pickup and delivery options. Early reviews praise the fresh dumplings and boba.

After a fire and months of remodeling, 717 South returns next week as The Landon with executive chef Robert Hesse and a remodeled dining room.

Speaks Clam Bar closed its St. Armands outpost on Sunday after nearly eight years; owners said the Lakewood Ranch location will remain open.

A new pizzeria from Dead Bob's and DeLosa's opened at the original Dead Bob's spot on Central Avenue, offering slices, build-your-own pies and a full bar.

The Chattaway, a longtime Old Southeast restaurant, is being sold, leaving neighbors uncertain about whether the garden patio, tea service and familiar menu will survive under new ownership.

Haddaburger opened in Temple Terrace with halal smash burgers, four house sauces and Gulf-inspired shakes.

CDC and FDA are investigating Raw Farm raw cheddar after E. coli illnesses in several states. Some patients were hospitalized and officials urge shoppers to check dates.

A new Main Street café in New Port Richey offers sugar-free and keto choices alongside classic coffeehouse fare, born from the owner’s experience with diabetes.

Miami-based Sailormen Inc. filed Chapter 11 in January; court papers and reporting show roughly 20 Popeyes locations in Florida and Georgia have closed amid lender disputes.

Swig now runs two Lutz shops and franchise partners say construction for a Wesley Chapel location at Curley and Overpass has begun.

Just Salad is renovating a roughly 2,000‑sq‑ft space at University Town Center in Bradenton — the chain will bring its MyBowl and BringBack reusable programs to Manatee County.