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John and Paul Hazakis work the kitchen at Hot Spot Diner, 4045 Tyrone Blvd. in Jungle Terrace. The brothers, who grew up working in diners across Pennsylvania, opened the restaurant in February.

St. Petersburg

Brothers with 40 years of restaurant experience team up again in St. Petersburg

John and Paul Hazakis opened Hot Spot Diner in February after decades running restaurants in Pennsylvania

April 6, 2026

Frank and Valerie Brown opened the Rita's Italian Ice at 2141 66th St. N. in late July. The quick-service dessert shop is a national franchise that has grown to more than 550 locations in 30 states, each individually owned and operated.

St. Petersburg

St. Pete couple brings a taste of happiness with Rita's Italian Ice

March 23, 2026

St. Petersburg

The Chattaway, one of St. Petersburg’s oldest restaurants, is being sold

Will it remain the same after the sale?

March 20, 2026

Seminole | Beaches

Big Jim’s 2.0: Steaks, speakeasy and a second act

Seminole restaurant’s original owner returns with ...

March 18, 2026

Belleair | Largo

Whataburger, Golden Fried Chicken among the new restaurants now open in Largo

Whataburger set to open and new pizza and fried ...

February 12, 2026

St. Petersburg

Publix to close Largo Mall store for demolition, rebuild

February 10, 2026

St. Petersburg

Publix to close west St. Pete store, open new one in March

February 7, 2026

St. Petersburg

Mastry’s Brewing Co. taps USF partnership for new St. Pete Pilsner

Student-designed label highlights Bulls pride, ...

February 7, 2026

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