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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.

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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.

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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.

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