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By Laura Lyon
May 14, 2025

South Carolina hospitality group opens first of two Tampa restaurants

Maru, from South Carolina-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, has opened on the rooftop of Bayshore Gardens in Tampa. The second restaurant is slated for a fall opening.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
May 14, 2025

Noted resort developer, entrepreneur dies at 84

Al Ten Ten Broek’s hospitality businesses and entities employed thousands of people.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
May 13, 2025

Construction begins on Tampa 22-mile bike loop

The city of Tampa announced that construction has officially begun on a long-awaited pedestrian and bicycle loop around the city.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
May 13, 2025

Tampa coffee roaster lands west coast distribution deal

Tampa-based coffee brand Buddy Brew announced its first expansion to California.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
May 13, 2025

Chick-fil-A restaurants opening in Bradenton, Tampa hire 160 staff

A Bradenton Chick-fil-A restaurant is holding a grand opening, while a Tampa Chick-fil-A has relocated.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
May 13, 2025

Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

A new restaurant and gym are set to open in the once-thriving district now looking to reimagine itself.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Observer Staff
May 13, 2025

James Beard-nominated restaurateurs to open upscale Japanese spot at UTC

Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
May 13, 2025

$2.6B global tech firm buys Fort Myers company

Fiber Solutions has a second office in Tennessee.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
May 12, 2025

Longtime St. Petersburg accounting firm announces rebrand

SBF Advisors, a St. Petersburg accounting firm that merged with another firm in February, has officially rebranded.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
May 12, 2025

Fort Myers industrial park sold for $87 million

An international REIT has closed on a second major industrial park in 14 months.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
May 12, 2025

Fast-casual healthy restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch

Flower Child is making its Florida debut with the launch of a location on University Parkway.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
May 12, 2025

$2B wealth management team leaves UBS, launches independent firm

The new entity is based in Southwest Florida and north-central Ohio.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Andrew Warfield
May 12, 2025

Longtime Manatee politico, entrepreneur to run for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the City Commission.