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Food–Beverage

By Louis Llovio
July 14, 2026

French food and beverage firm to invest $100M in Pasco facility

Monin, a more than 100-year-old family-owned French company, plans to build a facility on 70 acres and add more than 100 jobs in Zephyrhills.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
July 10, 2026

Deli closes Sarasota location, plans new concept at UTC

The Original Wolfie’s has shuttered its eatery in Sarasota's Rosemary District.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
July 8, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder dishes on culture, billion-dollar secrets

Be a "work with" company — not a "work for" company. Prioritize kindness. Do the hard right thing. Leadership lessons come from all sides in a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur's story.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
July 7, 2026

Sarasota craft taco spot to close, reopen under pizza concept

The restaurant owner says goodbye to Irma’s Tacos and hello to VCo Pizzeria.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
July 4, 2026

Sweet Tomatoes plots return after COVID-linked liquidation

Fort Myers is one of two cities nationally that Sweet Tomatoes has chosen for its rebirth after shuttering its 97 restaurants in 2020. And diners are loving it.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
July 3, 2026

Smoothie King franchisee oversees small empire of Gulf Coast stores

Some of the secrets to this Smoothie King franchisee's success include hiring the right teams and handling the books for all 11 of her stores.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 30, 2026

Seafood restaurant headed to old Tommy Bahama spot on St. Armands

The Pinchers restaurant in Sarasota will be the 11th location for the brand owned by Phelan Family Brands.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
June 30, 2026

Greek street food coming to Tampa's Sparkman Wharf

Ziki’s Greek Street Food will serve up classic gyros, greek salads, loaded greek fries and Loukoumades, or Greek honey donuts.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
June 26, 2026

Sarasota eatery ranks as No. 2 buffet restaurant in US

Der Dutchman is on the USA Today’s 10 Best list for best buffet restaurants.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 23, 2026

Nearly $1.02M in sales generated during Sarasota restaurant weeks

Visit Sarasota County spearheaded the initiative to promote dining out during the summer.

Transactions

By Elizabeth King
June 22, 2026

Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza is known for its artisanal star-shaped pizzas.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
June 18, 2026

Centuries-old chocolatier opens in UTC mall

The retail boutique marks the 11th for the company, which was founded in Paris in 1668.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 18, 2026

68-acre Lee County project adds tenants, including popular donut shop

Midtown at Bonita, a mixed-use project just off Interstate 75, signed leases with five restaurants and retailers as it adjusts its commercial space.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
June 16, 2026

St. Armands landlord submits plans for mixed-use Shore restaurant project

Kauffman Shore Properties LLC is seeking approval for its development plans on St. Armands.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Madison Bierl
June 11, 2026

$12M east Manatee Chick-fil-A operator to open larger store

Jonathan Ith has run Chick-fil-A Creekwood for the past 25 years and is excited for a bigger and better opportunity he was offered.

Manatee-Sarasota

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