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Business News: Former Macy’s Sold, Sparkman Wharf Sandwich Shop

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Amazon opening 2 delivery stations in Hillsborough County, after-hours vet clinic opens in Sarasota.

Tampa restaurateur Dave Burton will open his second container restaurant, “Wich, Please!”, at Sparkman Wharf in July.
Tampa restaurateur Dave Burton will open his second container restaurant, “Wich, Please!”, at Sparkman Wharf in July. (Sparkman Wharf)

TAMPA BAY, FL — The former Macy’s building at Sarasota Square Mall has sold. Sparkman Wharf welcomes a new sandwich concept. Amazon will bring jobs to Hillsborough County with two new delivery stations.

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

After-Hours Urgent Care Vet Clinic Opens In Sarasota

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UrgentVet, the first dedicated urgent-care clinic for pets, expanded its presence in FL with the opening of its Beneva Road location.

Amazon Opening 2 Delivery Stations, Bringing Hundreds Of Jobs

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The new delivery stations will power the last mile of Amazon's order process for customers in Hillsborough County.

'Wich, Please!' Eatery Set To Open At Sparkman Wharf In July

Tampa restaurateur Dave Burton announced his second concept at Water Street Tampa's dining destination.

Former Macy's At Sarasota Square Sold To Chicago Firm: Report

The 130,611-square-foot former Macy's at Sarasota Square was bought by a real estate investment firm from the Chicago area, reports said.

Drag Documentary, 'Paris Is Burning' Shows At Green Light Cinema

A documentary that follows many Black men in an underworld of drag ballrooms in New York City in the 1980s shows this weekend in St. Pete.

Upcoming events:

  • Sip & Shop Market: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local market and artisan vendors at 22nd Street Coffee, 208 N. 22nd Street, Tampa.
  • Market Marie: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This second Saturday market takes place at 710 Court Street, Clearwater.
  • Second Sunday Vendor Fair & Art Walk: Sunday, 11 a.m. This monthly event features a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts plus so much more in the Gathering space at Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa.
  • ArtWave: Sunday at noon. Discover local artists and musicians at Countryside Mall, 27001 US Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater.
  • Riverwalk Dine & Wine Tour: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. A guided walking food tour of downtown Tampa. Meet at Malio’s, 400 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa.
  • Kitchen Takeover with Deck Plates: Wednesday, 5 p.m. Deck Plates will take over the kitchen at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop, 1445 2nd Street, Sarasota.
  • $5 Admission All Month at the Imagine Museum: $5 admission for Pinellas County residents daily through the end of June at the Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.
  • Clearwater Threshers Job Fair: Thursday, 3 p.m. Open interviews at BayCare BallPark, 691 Old Countryside Road, Clearwater.
  • Downtown Tampa’s Street Food Rally: Thursday, 6 p.m. Grab dinner to go with some of your favorite local food trucks. Grand Central at Kennedy, 1120 East Kennedy Blvd., Tampa.
  • ARTicles and D-Gallerie Grand Opening: Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing and D-Gallerie celebrate their grand opening at 1234 Dr. MLK Jr Street N., St. Petersburg.
  • Brooksville’s Bite Nights: Friday, 6 p.m. A food truck rally in historic downtown Brooksville.

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