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Retailer buybuy BABY is due to soon

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Laura Frazier

lfrazier@tampatrib.com

Published: October 21, 2009

BRANDON - Retailer buybuy BABY anticipates an early 2010 opening for its new location at 11345 Causeway Blvd. in the storefront previously occupied by Linens 'N Things. The subsidiary of Bed, Bath & Beyond carries products designed for newborns to toddlers including furniture, strollers, bedding, toys, clothing and more.

A computerized gift registry is available, along with a 24-hour customer hotline, home delivery, furniture assembly, a private in-store feeding room and complimentary gift wrapping.

The company is accepting applications for sales staff positions. For information or to apply for a job, call 1-877-328-9222 or go to www.buybuybaby.com.

Eat more free chicken

The Chick-fil-A restaurant at 1504 E. Brandon Blvd. will offer a complimentary chicken biscuit - one to a customer, no purchase necessary - from 6 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Franchise operator Jeff Jones said breakfast sales are the fastest growing daytime segment at the restaurant. For information, call (813) 661-2300.

Drive smart, green and free

To encourage prospective homebuyers to visit its models and promote its commitment to green construction, Cardel Homes is giving away a Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet convertible.

Florida residents 18 or older who fill out an entry form at any Cardel model home are eligible to win the fuel-efficient, ultra-low emissions microcar. The winner will be selected at random Dec. 21.

The vehicle - a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and the makers of Swatch watches - is a soft-top convertible equipped with an mp3-compatible CD player, alloy wheels, air conditioning, a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles, and power windows and side mirrors.

Cardel model homes are in the Starling section of FishHawk Ranch in Lithia and MiraBay in Apollo Beach. For information, call (813) 612-8001 or go to www.cardelhomes.com.

Get your grill on

GrillSmith New American Cuisine has opened at Westfield Brandon mall in the spot previously occupied by Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse.

The restaurant is the sixth in a chain operated by Mark and Bob Johnston of The Melting Pot and Todd Dziubek, former managing partner of a Carrabba's Italian Grill. The menu features such items as a Shrimp and Crab Burger, and Filet Tip Egg Rolls with marinated filet tips, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, blue cheese and caramelized onions.

The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. It features a large bar and family-size seating in the dining room plus meeting spaces with flat-screen TVs for conferences and parties.

For information, call (813) 651-1610 or go to www.grillsmith.com.

Send business news at least two weeks before desired publication date to Laura Frazier at lfrazier@tampa

trib.com or call (813) 627-4767.

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