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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

Shake Shack plans first Pinellas County location at Seminole City Center

The restaurant chain Shake Shack is expanding into Pinellas County with a new location at the Seminole City Center strip mall. This will be the company's fourth location in the Tampa Bay area, following existing sites in Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

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Why It Matters

Residents in Pinellas County will gain access to a new dining option as the national chain expands its regional footprint.

Key Facts

  • Shake Shack is opening its first location in Pinellas County.
  • The new restaurant will be located at the Seminole City Center strip mall.
  • This will be the fourth Shake Shack location in the Tampa Bay area.
  • The business Mercado West is closing in St. Pete.

Who's Mentioned

locationPinellas County“Jurisdiction where the new restaurant will open.”personEric Patrick“Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison”personCarlos Mendoza“District Judge who issued the sentences”organizationMercado West“Closing permanently in St. Petersburg”location200 Central Ave.“Address of Taverna Costale”organizationSt. Pete Rising“Source of the information regarding the expansion.”other15“Age of the victim in the criminal case”organizationShake Shack“Opening a new location in Seminole”location1165 Park Blvd.“Address of the new Shake Shack”location6001 Central Ave.“Address of the closing Mercado West”locationSeminole City Center“Site of the new restaurant location.”personRichard Kowalczyck“Sentenced to 14 years in federal prison”