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Retail Recap: Here's what's new, what's coming and what's gone in Manatee in 2018

By Ryan Callihan
Manatee

With tons of new restaurants and other business opening all the time in Bradenton and around Manatee County, it’s hard to keep track of it all.

Here’s a recap of some of the spots that opened and closed in the first half of 2018, as well as what’s to come in the second half of the year.

What’s New?

All Greek consultant Spyros Marinos and owner Brandon Kern hold servings of food at their new restaurant, which is located at 4816 14th St. W. in Bradenton.
All Greek consultant Spyros Marinos and owner Brandon Kern hold servings of food at their new restaurant, which is located at 4816 14th St. W. in Bradenton. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Lauri Contarino (left) an Erica McCreadie are set to open Tellers, their co-owned coffee shop on the south side of the Bakker Building, which used to be a Bank of America branch, Monday, June 25. Service will be primarily focused on quick to-go orders, just like in larger cities across the world, from a retrofitted bank teller window.
Lauri Contarino (left) an Erica McCreadie are set to open Tellers, their co-owned coffee shop on the south side of the Bakker Building, which used to be a Bank of America branch, Monday, June 25. Service will be primarily focused on quick to-go orders, just like in larger cities across the world, from a retrofitted bank teller window. Ryan Callihan rcallihan@bradenton.com

What’s Coming?

ALDI announced plans to invest $1.6 billion in revamping 1,300 stores across the U.S. by 2020 in February 2017. An employee confirmed that a local ALDI store is being remodeled and will temporarily close in August to complete the construction.
ALDI announced plans to invest $1.6 billion in revamping 1,300 stores across the U.S. by 2020 in February 2017. An employee confirmed that a local ALDI store is being remodeled and will temporarily close in August to complete the construction. ALDI Inc.
A new Kay Jewelers location is coming to the Promenade shopping center at the corner of Manatee Avenue and 67th Street West.
A new Kay Jewelers location is coming to the Promenade shopping center at the corner of Manatee Avenue and 67th Street West. Ryan Callihan rcallihan@bradenton.com

What’s Gone?

Chef Jim Copening and Donna Slawsky pause for a moment in their Arts & Eats restaurant. The couple announced they will permanently close their doors after Mother’s Day in order to spend more time traveling and enjoying their lives with one another.
Chef Jim Copening and Donna Slawsky pause for a moment in their Arts & Eats restaurant. The couple announced they will permanently close their doors after Mother’s Day in order to spend more time traveling and enjoying their lives with one another. Ryan Callihan rcallihan@bradenton.com
  • After six years in the Village of the Arts, Arts & Eats closed on Mother’s Day.
  • Ace’s Live was sold just before its 30th anniversary.
  • Gigi’s Cupcakes closed amid a legal battle with franchise operators.

Have a new restaurant or business opening soon? Give us a shout. Send tips to rcallihan@bradenton.com or mgarbett@bradenton.com. We hope to hear from you.

This story was originally published July 12, 2018 at 10:40 AM.

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