Business News: De Stijl Gallery, Float Tanks, Polk Savings Pass

TAMPA BAY, FL — A handful of new eateries are opening in the Tampa Bay area from ice cream shops to chicken fast-casual restaurants.

Also, a float tank center in St. Petersburg offers guests a relaxing experience. CVS began offering vaccines in the state for the first time, while the vaccine became available at Publix again after the winter storm delay. And Polk County businesses have joined forces to offer a new savings pass.

Here’s all the latest restaurant, retail and other business news from the Tampa Bay area.

De Stijl Art Gallery Opens In Ruskin Promoting ‘Green’

Residents can enjoy art from locals at the Dutch designed art gallery in Ruskin.

A New Savings Pass For Entertainment And Restaurants In Polk

The Polk Savings Pass has more than 30 offerings from local restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.

$130 Million Expansion Complete At St. Joseph’s Hospital

The newest addition to a three-year expansion at St. Joseph's Hospital was a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs.

FL Publix Stores Reopen COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available at 273 stores in 20 counties across Florida.

FL Teachers, Law Enforcement Officers Ages 50+ Vaccinated Next

In addition to identifying the next group eligible for the vaccine in Florida at a Tuesday news conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis also announced that 81 CVS-brand pharmacies would begin offering the vaccine.

Float Tanks Provide An ‘Adult Timeout’ And Ease Stress

A float center in St. Petersburg wants to provide veterans with floatation therapy to minimize physical ailments and emotional issues.

Bradenton Man Arrested In Fraudulent South Dakota Seed Scheme

Kent Duane Anderson, 49, faces wire fraud, money laundering charges after his South Dakota-based business lied about selling organic seeds.

New Eateries:

• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Opens University Town Area Shop
• Zaxby’s Expands In Manatee County With Second Bradenton Location
• Saint Leo University Hosts Soft Opening For New Food Truck
• Pollo Campero To Bring Flavorful Chicken Meals To Tampa Bay

Other Business News:

• Brandon Man Wins 2021 Local Business Person Of The Year
• Florida Studio Theatre Endures Ransomware Attack
• Echo Thrift Store’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In Brandon
• Hyatt Place, Hyatt House Celebrate Downtown Grand Opening
• New Madison Village Home Community Opens In Tampa