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Veritas Cork & Craft wine bar opened to the public Aug. 11 in the Commodore Perry, 505 Jefferson Ave. Retail hours are Mon-Sat. beginning at 11am, and the lounge opens at 4pm, Closing hours TBA. 419-241-9463, veritastoledo.com. -
Spud Budley’s will hold a grand opening on Aug. 22 at 8261 Mayberry Square S. in Sylvania. The fun eatery specializes in potatoes with a twist—think blue crab meat or shrimp instead of your regular sour cream. They also offer traditional New Orleans-style Snoballs, shaved ice for the remaining summer days. 419-824-2220; spudbudleys.com. -
Banner Mattress and Furniture will close its locations at W. Alexis Rd. and Hill Ave. in late September. The local business has been open for 85 years, and has plans to continue serving the Toledo area under the new name Banner Factory Direct, LLC. New locations TBA. 419-324-7181, bannermattress.com. -
J-Cups Pizza will host its grand opening at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 6725 Central Ave. The locally owned and operated shop currently has locations at 3265 Alexis Rd. and 5406 N. Summit St. The newest shop will feature the same great menu items, with option for local delivery. 419-724-9528, j-cupspizza.com. at 6725 Central -
The L. Hollingworth School for the Talented and Gifted (LHSTG) is moving to 653 Miami St. in East Toledo and will open August 27th, serving students from kindergarten through 9th grade. 419-705-3411, hollingworthschool.com. -
Gourmet Garden at 5817 Monroe St., Sylvania, near Tony Packo’s, has closed. The restaurant had offered a unique fusion of Pakistani and Chinese dishes. -
Top Threadz has opened at 2903 Dorr St., Toledo. The menswear shop features small designer labels, including Rastaclat, Slowbucks, Radii Footwear, and more. Top Threadz is open from 12 to 8 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Call 419-214-0475 or visit facebook.com/Top-Threadz for more info. -
Renaissance Hair Studio, previously Mirabella’s, is now open at 6060 Renaissance Place, Toledo. Owner and stylist Christine Perry brings 22 years of experience to the new studio. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred. Mon.-Sat., 9am-9pm. 419-461-2774. -
Roost , a Toledo-based tech startup, developed an innovative web push platform that has been picked up by recipe website Yummly. The company is backed by Y Combinator, a notable funding community based in Silicon Valley. More details at goroost.com. -
Mama Mary’s will open a new location August 25 at 1535 Eleanor Ave. with the same menu as their sister store on Airport Hwy. 3:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thurs., 3:30-11pm Fri-Sat, 12-10pm Sun. mamamaryspizza.com, 419-724-9003. -
Nutrition City opened in downtown Toledo offering a variety of products, geared toward weight loss, muscle gain, and overall wellness. 623 Adams St., M-F 7am to 2pm. 419-408-1514. -
The Little Mouse Preschool will open this fall at 7041 West Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. The school is currently enrolling students for the 2014-15 school year, with curriculums for 3- and 4-year olds designed to prepare them for kindergarten. 419-882-2150, or thelittlemousepreschool.com. -
The Oregon Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will be closed from late August through next summer for a complete overhaul. The $3 million construction project will include collaborative spaces for patrons, new furnishings, parking renovations, and roughly 3,500 square feet of additional space. 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. -
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts began long-awaited construction July 29th in Findlay. Expected to open fall 2015, the $17 million Center will feature classrooms and art education areas, host touring groups, and showcase performances by local schools and universities. W. Main Cross St., Findlay. -
Dollar Tree announced July 28 that it would purchase the Family Dollar corporation for $8.5 million, a decision reportedly made in order to stave off competition. The 22 Toledo area Family Dollar stores are expected to continue under the Family Dollar name.
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