Restaurant firm cooks up rapid growth phase

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Mark Wemple. Chris Tomasso was named president of Manatee County-based First Watch in 2015. He added CEO to his duties in 2018.
Mark Wemple. Chris Tomasso was named president of Manatee County-based First Watch in 2015. He added CEO to his duties in 2018.
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The popular Sarasota restaurant Der Dutchman is known for its down-home Amish cooking, tasty pies and cavernous size.

 

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