NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — Food & DrinkAugust 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.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay — Food & DrinkWhy It Matters
The addition of a new national restaurant chain at the Seminole City Center represents a change in the local retail and dining landscape for residents of Seminole.
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, following existing sites in Hillsborough and Pasco counties.
- Mercado West in St. Pete is closing.
Who's Mentioned
locationPinellas County“Jurisdiction 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“Street address for Taverna Costale”organizationSt. Pete Rising“Source of the business expansion report.”other15“Age of the victim in the criminal case”organizationShake Shack“Opening a new location in Seminole”other6001“Street address for closing Mercado West”other1165“Street address for new Shake Shack”locationSeminole City Center“Strip mall location for the new restaurant.”personRichard Kowalczyck“Former owner of Southern Nights, sentenced to 14 years in prison”