Business News: Whole Foods In St. Pete, JDub’s Brewing Closing

TAMPA BAY, FL — With new restaurants and retailers opening, companies giving back to the community, theme parks reopening, there’s Tampa Bay-area businesses are keeping busy.

Here’s all the latest restaurant, retail and other business news from the region.

Adventure Island Opens March 6 For Spring Breakers

Enjoy the Florida sunshine and kick off spring break with safe family fun as Adventure Island reopens for the season on March 6.

Rock Industry Professionals To Open Entertainment Venue March 15

RockHouse Live Grill & Venue Clearwater Beach, a new live entertainment venue, restaurant and bar, will open its doors March 15.

Whole Foods Market To Open First St. Pete Location

A 23-year-old fitness center in St. Petersburg loses its lease to the future Whole Foods Market that will be the first one in the city.

JDub’s Brewing Closing Flagship Sarasota Location

"COVID kicked our a--, straight up," Jeremy Joerger, JDub's Brewing Company's owner and founder, said.

Phillies Spring Training Stadium Now Known as BayCare Ballpark

On Thursday, the Phillies announced that their spring training stadium will now be called BayCare Ballpark.

Sprouts Scheduled To Open In Brandon, Providing 110 Jobs

The California-based chain will open 10 Florida stores, including a distribution center in Orlando during 2021.

Publix Offers COVID Vaccine To FL Teachers With No Age Limit

Retailers under the Federal Pharmacy Program cannot be prohibited by Gov. Ron DeSantis from giving vaccines to teachers of all ages.

Select CVS Pharmacies In FL Offer Vaccine To Teachers Of All Ages

Going against the governor's orders, the CVS pharmacy chain is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers under 50 years old, reports said.

New Eateries:

• Orange County Choppers Restaurant, Museum Opening In June
• Tender Shack Now Offering Fried Chicken Tenders Through DoorDash
• Spring Pop-Up Series At Lakeland’s Catapult
• Superfood Bowls Offered At St. Pete’s Grain & Berry

Other Business News:

• Luxury Condos Attract People Migrating From Northeast To Florida
• Tampa-Based Meal Kit Company Gives 22,000 Meals To Needy Families
• REI Co-Op Opens New Store At Midtown Tampa
• Veteran Returns To Brandon Home After Roof Replacement
• GetMyBoat App Offers Crowd-Free Fun For Spring Breakers In St. Pete
• $30 Million Car Fulfillment Center Will Bring Jobs To Brandon
• St. Pete T-Shirt Company Raises $1,170 For Hungry Kids
• American Airlines Expands Service Between Sarasota And Chicago