Business News: Llamas And Beer, Florida Tourism, Holiday Gifts

Bradenton FL

04 December, 2021

9:00 AM

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TAMPA BAY, FL — Here's the latest restaurant, retail and other business news from the Tampa Bay region. Bring Your Llama To World Of Beer Dec. 9 For Free Beer, Food The event marks National Llama Day. Guests can have their photo taken with Honey the llama at World of Beer at Tampa International. Florida Tourism Tops Pre-Pandemic Levels: Visit Florida Hotels, theme parks and airports are bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels while restaurants and smaller businesses continue to struggle. Emphasis On Fewer, More Personal Holiday Gifts: Saint Leo Poll Dr. Keith Jones, associate professor of marketing at Saint Leo, said shoppers may have better luck this year shopping at small businesses. Tampa Startup Connects Small Businesses With Consumers In A Flash Tech entrepreneur Keith Mortensen is offering small businesses 90 days of free advertising when they sign up in 2021. Inflatable Kayaks, Paddle Boards At BOTE's New St. Pete Location BOTE opened its doors to St. Petersburg in November with inflatable boats that can be folded small enough to fit in a car and stored inside. Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Vandals Nearly Canceled Menorah, Tree Lighting: Merchants Group ZEN Massage & Yoga Celebrates 10 Years In Indian Rocks Beach Share The Light Fund To Help Struggling Duke Energy Customers Boulon Brasserie Restaurant Opening In Water Street District Here's The Scoop: Chill Bros. Opening Dec. 3 At Epicurean 40-Acre Palm Tree Farm With Home Offers Bay Views, Private Canal