Thirsty First will close this Sunday, July 26, ending a decade on the downtown bar circuit. Owner Greg Mikurak announced a final celebration at the Central Avenue location.

J.C. Newman and Tampa restaurateurs will open Elaine’s, Stanford’s Cigar Club and an 11-room inn in the restored Sanchez y Haya, slated for Thanksgiving 2026.

A beloved West Hillsborough Korean market is closing after 35 years; its kimchi and counter dishes will be sold at a Temple Terrace stall and inside the incoming H Mart food court.

A veteran Irish restaurant team opens Delany's Public House this Thursday in Lakewood Ranch, promising imported furnishings, classic pub food and live music.

The White Oak Cottage in Lithia mixes dining and shopping under the oaks — and now it’s serving Afternoon Tea on select afternoons.

A pre-dawn blaze heavily damaged Pacific Rim on Hillview Street. Owner Veth Senenoi vows to rebuild as community donations top $100,000.

South Tampa’s beloved deli is going suburban: Wright’s will open new locations in Brandon and Wesley Chapel with a bigger menu and catering push.

Cook Out opened its first Tampa Bay location in Temple Terrace today, taking over a former Boston Market and bringing its signature trays and dozens of shake flavors to the USF area.

V Modern Italian, led by Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Ciotti, will open at Hyde Park's Rome Collective in September with pasta, pizza and cocktails.

Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality will open Rippers, a casual American counter focused on "ripper" hot dogs, in Clearwater’s restored Telephone Building.

Texas Roadhouse will open its first Sarasota County restaurant at the Venice Crossing development on Laurel Road; approvals and a timeline are pending.

Seminole council cleared talks that could bring a Dutch Bros drive‑thru to the busy Park and Seminole Boulevard corner. Negotiations would pair the coffee kiosk with a bank on a long‑vacant lot.

Culver’s is planning a Tarpon Springs restaurant off U.S. 19 North, developed by S&L Companies as part of the chain’s broader 2026 Florida expansion.