Business News: FitLife Foods Thrives, Midtown Tampa Leasing

TAMPA BAY, FL — Starbucks opens its second Florida store serving underserved communities. The Tampa Bay area’s first Shake Shack opens soon. The new Midtown Tampa development is leasing retail and residential space.

Check out these and other restaurant, retail and other business news from the Tampa Bay region that you might have missed this week.

Country Music Venue Closing, Brewery Moving In: Report

White Buffalo Saloon will close its McIntosh Road space June 19. Calusa Brewing bought the building, reports said.

Tampa-Based Prepared Meal Company Now 2nd Largest In America

Ten years ago, Fitlife Foods started as a single store in Tampa with a kitchen in the back.

Tenants Eager To Lease Space At Tampa's Newest Walkable Community

Midtown Tampa will consist of 11 buildings encompassing 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential and office space.

Area's 1st Shake Shack To Open Monday At Midtown Tampa

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will be on hand Monday to help cut the ribbon as Shake Shack opens its first Tampa Bay restaurant at Midtown Tampa.

Royal Caribbean Resumes Cruising In July, Vaccines Not Required

The cruise line's post COVID-19 comeback kicks off with a July 4 weekend cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas to Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Starbucks Opens 2nd FL Store For Underserved Neighborhoods

Starbucks is celebrating the opening of its newest Community Store, the first to be located in Tampa Bay.

In other business news:

• Moffitt Hosts Topping Out Ceremony For New McKinley Campus
• Fire Causes $85,000 Damage To Duffy's Sports Grill
• Mobile Mammography With AdventHealth, YMCA Upcoming Events
• Ford's Garage Grand Opening Scheduled Monday In Sarasota