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After Months of Issues, Red Lobster Closes in Florida Due to 14 Violations Found in State Inspection
A Red Lobster location in Ocala was temporarily shut down following a state inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), marking another setback for the chain, which has faced closures across Florida in recent months. The restaurant, located at 3393 SW College Road, was cited for 14 violations during an inspection on August 16, 2024.
Publix Acquires Two Florida Shopping Centers for $57 Million
Publix, Florida’s beloved grocery chain, continues to expand its real estate holdings, having purchased two shopping centers—Woods Walk Plaza in Wellington and Crestwood Square in Royal Palm Beach—for a combined total of $57 million. This acquisition follows similar purchases in recent years, further establishing Publix as a key player in the state’s commercial real estate market.
Dierks Bentley Introduces Row 94 Whiskey
Country music superstar Dierks Bentley is proud to introduce his first whiskey, ROW 94, made at the historic Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, KY. Using only Three Ingredients and The Truth, ROW 94 reflects Bentley’s dream to create a bourbon that he and his fans can enjoy on the big nights and everyday gatherings, amplifying the country in us all. ROW 94 ($39.99/750ml) launches this September across select states, including Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Colorado, and Arizona, with additional states slated for 2025. It is also available nationwide for purchase at ROW94whiskey.com.
New Sprouts Store Opening in Florida with Freebies and Discounts for Grand Opening Weekend
Healthy grocery shopping just got easier for Sarasota residents with the grand opening of a new Sprouts Farmers Market. Known for offering a wide variety of organic and healthy foods, the new store will officially open its doors on September 6, 2024, at 111 Links Avenue with a weekend full of exciting offers, giveaways, and discounts.
Biden administration appeals blocked ruling involving gender-based discrimination in Florida
The Biden administration has taken its fight to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge blocked a new health-care rule designed to prevent discrimination based on gender identity.
National Hurricane Center tracking 3 tropical waves after drenching Florida rains
There were three tropical waves the National Hurricane Center had eyes on Saturday. One is an area of low pressure moving near the Mexican Gulf of Mexico toward Texas, while another is a low-pressure system in the Atlantic that could become a tropical depression next week. The third is a system of showers and storms expected to move off the African coast early next week. The tropical systems from Friday, which included invests or systems being investigated...
New Wawa Stores Being Built Will Serve Retirees in Florida
As the Wawa brand expands into other states, like at this proposed store in Kentucky, it will have to compete with already established convenience store chains. A new Wawa store and gas station is coming to the Villages of Florida, bringing the Delaware County-based convenience store’s unique offerings to the retirees who live there, writes Jennifer Torres for Gulf Live.
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