Business News: Downtown Clearwater Grants, Palladium Shows Resume

TAMPA BAY, FL — A COVID-sniffing dog joins the ranks at a Sarasota hospital. A Clearwater winery reopens. Big Storm Brewing sets up shop in Ybor City with a taproom and restaurant. The Palladium brings live shows back to St. Petersburg.

Check out these and other Tampa Bay-area business headlines you might have missed this week.

Short Film Shares Pandemic Journey Of G's Southern Kitchen

Catch "G's Southern Kitchen," a short film about chef Gordon Gregory, is part of the 2021 Sarasota Film Festival and can be streamed through Sunday.

Aspirations Winery Reopens Tasting Room May 12 With New Attitude

The tasting room will feature local brews, entertainment and a focus on raising funds for nonprofits.

Palladium Live Shows Return With COVID-19 Safety Measures

The Palladium is welcoming audiences back with safety measures in place following a bill signed by Gov. DeSantis that doesn't mandate masks.

Walmart, Sam's Club Now Offering Walk-Up Vaccines At All Stores

This includes the 383 Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Florida.

Big Storm Brewing To Open Taproom, Restaurant In Ybor City

Big Storm Brewing Co. announced Monday that it has signed a lease to take over the vacant Hamburger Mary's and Mary's Pub locations.

City Of Clearwater Offering Grants To Improve Downtown Businesses

Clearwater's Community Redevelopment Agency has three new business assistance grant programs for commercial property owners and tenants.

COVID-Sniffing Dog Joins Team At Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota

Buffy the COVID-sniffing dog, trained in a Southeastern Guide Dogs pilot program, has a 95 percent accuracy rate in detecting COVID-19.

The Chelsea St. Pete's British-Flavored Coffee Shop Is Open

The Chelsea St. Pete open in the Warehouse Arts District brings together one owner's British background with love for a NYC hotel.

In other business news:

• Players Centre Moves Into Siesta Key Mall Temporarily
• Brenda McMahon Gallery Invites Art Lovers To 2-Year Anniversary
• Addiction Recovery For Professionals At River Oaks Treatment
• Sand Surf Co. Open, Cru Cellars Opens May 10 At Marina Landings
• Big Storm Brewing Owner Meets Cardboard Cutout Super Bowl Fan
• SoFresh To Host Grand Opening Of New Carrollwood Location
• St. Mark's Episcopal Church Thrift Store To Open Friday
• Tampa's Two Men And A Truck Kicks Off Movers for Moms Drive
• Kingsford Fire Grille To Make Highly Anticipated Debut In Tampa