National taco chain makes Florida debut in region

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven’s quick-serve taco concept, Laredo Taco Co., is making its Florida debut with three locations in the region, including two in Manatee County and one in Lee County.

The first Laredo Taco location in Florida opened in Inverness, Citrus County, late last year, according to a statement. Two more followed in December in Palmetto and Parrish, in northeast Manatee County, and another location, in Fort Myers, is scheduled to open Jan. 28.  The company plans to open at least 15 locations in the state.