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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

Shake Shack plans first Pinellas County location at Seminole City Center

Shake Shack is expanding into Pinellas County with a new location at the Seminole City Center strip mall. This will be the chain's fourth location in the Tampa Bay area.

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Why It Matters

The expansion introduces a new national retail chain to the Seminole area, marking the first Pinellas County location for the company.

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.
  • Mercado West in St. Pete is closing.

Who's Mentioned

locationPinellas County“The county where the new restaurant will open.”personEric Patrick“Former teacher, sentenced to 10 years in prison.”other47“Age of Fabio Viviani.”personCarlos Mendoza“District Judge who issued the sentences.”organizationMercado West“Closing permanently in St. Petersburg.”other200“Address of Taverna Costale.”organizationSt. Pete Rising“The publication that reported the expansion plans.”other15“Age of the victim in the criminal case.”organizationShake Shack“Opening a new location in Seminole.”other6001“Address of the closing Mercado West.”other1165“Address of the new Shake Shack.”locationSeminole City Center“The strip mall where the new restaurant will be located.”personRichard Kowalczyck“Former owner of Southern Nights, sentenced to 14 years in prison.”