After a slow summer for many local businesses, King State cofounder Tim McTague said the Tampa cafe and bar was eager for the return of customers in the fall and winter. But when September arrived, so did construction that closed the Floribraska Avenue block in front of King State’s doors. The business posted on social media saying customers were confused on if the cafe was open due to the .
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Tampa's King State coffee shop and bar is fighting to keep doors open as owners say nearby construction on Floribraska Avenue is driving customers away.
The past 12 months have been notable for the Tampa Bay restaurant scene, which shook off any lingering effects of the pandemic and hit a high note with a slew of new openings and its first-ever Michelin stars. The first quarter of 2023 alone saw more than a dozen new restaurants open. Flashy developments like Midtown Tampa and Tampa’s Water Street filled out their rosters with rooftop bars, .