Tarpon Springs Business News

November 2026

Celebrate Small Business Saturday and Shop Local

Mark your calendar for Small Business Saturday on November 28 and support the small businesses in Tarpon Springs by spending the day and weekend exploring the local shops, restaurants, and small businesses throughout the community. A great way to show your love for our small businesses is by joining in the Wine Walk on Saturday, Nov. 28, which takes participants between Pinellas Ave., Downtown, and the Sponge Docks. Walk or ride the Jolley Trolley, visit local shops, sip some wine, enjoy refreshments, and get to know your local businesses.

Welcome New Businesses: Ant Bites Cafe & Bakery, and Poseidon's Pizzeria & More

It's official! Two new restaurants have opened Downtown at 217 S. Pinellas Ave., bringing breakfast, lunch, dinner and sweet treats to the growing culinary scene. Ant Bites Cafe and Bakery offers breakfast and lunch from 8 am-3 pm, and Poseidon's Pizzeria & More opens at 3 pm with specialty pizzas, seafood, and Greek favorites including Gus's Famous Greek Salad from the Original Mama Maria's. Stop by and enjoy fresh food from locally-owned small businesses.

Local Businesses are "Best of the Best"

Ten local businesses and organizations achieved "Best of the Best" honors by the 2026 Tampa Bay Times People's Choice Awards and were recognized by the Board of Commissioners Oct. 27. Congratulations to Hellas Bakery, One Amazing Find, Orange Cycle Creamery, St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Arts, Tarpon Social Club, Tarpon Springs Distillery, Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association, and The Healing Hedge Witch.

Apply Now for Small Business Week Awards

The US Small Business Administration is recognizing the hard work, ingenuity and contributions to the economy of America's small businesses at National Small Business Week in May 2027. Nominations are open now for NSBW Awards across a variety of categories. Applications are due Dec. 7.