Business News: Orange County Choppers, St. Pete Cuban Cigar Shop

TAMPA BAY, FL — A Cuban native opens a cigar shop in St. Pete. Orange County Choppers plans a grand opening in Pinellas Park. Karol Hotel attains a 4 Diamond status.

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

Cuban Cigar Family Business Booms With Latest Generation

A Cuban native who started calling Tampa Bay home in 2006 will soon have the grand opening of Cigar Paradise Royal Lounge on Beach Drive.

Ringling Bros. Circus Owner's Former HQ Bought By 84 Lumber

Feld Entertainment's former worldwide operations headquarters in Palmetto sold for $4.175 million in a cash deal.

New Ghost Kitchen Serves Chuck Norris-Inspired Chicken

Cluck Norris Ass Kickin' Chicken has launched ghost kitchens throughout the country, including one based out of Sarasota's Rusty Bucket.

Karol Hotel Earns Coveted 4 Diamond Designation

The highly sought-after Four Diamond status is awarded to fewer than 6 percent of the thousands of hotels inspected and approved by AAA.

Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Florida

Here's a look at your favorite restaurants and retailers that are open and closed in Florida this Memorial Day.

Tampa Crossroads Unveils New Direction For Nonprofit

Tampa Crossroads, which helps people find their way through behavioral wellness employment and housing, is heading in a new direction.

Orange County Choppers Venue To Open June 25-27 In Pinellas Park

The Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum and Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson are speeding full-throttle toward their grand opening.

Fit Bowl Co. Brings Its Super Tasty Superfood To Sparkman Wharf

Just in time for the return of swimsuit season, Fit Bowl Co. Superfood Bar has expanded into Sparkman Wharf.