Starbucks To Close 400 Stores

Starbucks is set to close 400 stores in the United States and Canada over the next 18 months. They did announce that they are adding carryout and pick-up only locations. Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its third quarter due to the coronavirus. Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson, “The Starbucks brand is resilient, customer affinity is strong and we believe the most difficult period is now behind us.”

No word on how many stores in the Tampa Bay Area will be effected.

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What’s open, what’s closed in Tampa Bay

Some Florida businesses are reopening as the number of COVID-19 cases begin to go down. Many have limited hours and capacity so it’s a good idea to call ahead.

• Glazer Children’s Museum

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  Glazer Children's Museum reopened June 6.

• Universal Orlando

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  Parks opened June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.

• Breweries

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  Pinellas County breweries were given the ok to reopen on May 19.
• SeaWorld

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  SeaWorld Orlando will reopen to the public on June 11.

• The Florida Aquarium

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  The Florida Aquarium is open. Online reservations are required for all guests.

• Kennedy Space Center

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• Top Golf

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  Topgolf Tampa has reopened with new social distancing precautions.

• Restaurants

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  Restaurants can operate at reduced capacity.

• Disney World

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  Disney World will begin a phased reopening of its theme parks on July 11. First, they will reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. Then, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios would reopen July 15.
• Gyms and Fitness Centers

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  Gyms have reopened with restrictions.

• Sparkman Warf

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  Sparkman Wharf is open with social distancing guidelines. Hours moving forward are Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Local Malls

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  Most Tampa area malls are now reopened, although some stores have not reopened yet.
• Publix Is One Of America’s Favorite

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  Publix Is One Of America’s Favorite

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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  The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reopened May 21.

• City Of Tampa Parks

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  All Tampa parks, dog parks, beaches and year-round pools are open. Certain areas in the parks will remain closed and residents will be required to practice social distancing and gatherings of more than 10 people will not be prohibited.
• Walmart

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  Walmart stores are open.

• Disney Springs

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  The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.

• Trader Joe’s

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  Stores are closing at 8pm instead of 9pm. Customers wait outside in a line to keep from overcrowding in the store.
• Target

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  Stores close at 9p daily. They are also reserving the first hour of shopping each Wednesday to support the elderly and people with underlying health concerns.

• Drive-In Movies

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  It's a blast from the past and with the current situation, drive-ins in Tampa, Dade City, Ruskin and Lakeland are thriving!

• Fast Food

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  Most fast food restaurants have returned to full operation, no longer just offering drive thru service.
• Busch Gardens

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  Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.

• ZooTampa

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  They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.