Food–Beverage

By Louis Llovio
May 24, 2023

23,000-square-foot grocery store coming to downtown Sarasota

Sprouts has signed a long-term lease to be part of One Main Plaza, the Main Street development under construction.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
May 23, 2023

SWFL specialty food company woos Kroger, Walmart executive

Brady Smallwood worked at industry giants for five years prior to this new role.

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
May 17, 2023

Three eateries in Tampa earn Michelin star

The restaurants in the 2023 Michelin guide are Koya, Lilac and Rocca.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 16, 2023

New flagship Fleming's steakhouse underway in Tampa, east Manatee next

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
May 15, 2023

Tampa bottled water company, amid investor scuffle, grows revenue by 4%

Primo Water Corp. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
May 15, 2023

Sarasota dog bar announces open date

After bypassing three expected open dates, Boo's Ice House in the Rosemary District will officially let the dogs in on May 22.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
May 9, 2023

New Anna Maria Oyster Bar location seeks to hire 80 people

New location plans to open this summer.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
May 5, 2023

Fort Myers center expands list of tenants with two restaurants

The Bell Tower center expects McGregor’s Public House and La Ola Surfside Restaurant to be open this spring.

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Beth Luberecki
May 4, 2023

2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jen Whyte, co-founder of Fort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers

Jen Whyte has turned Fort Myers Brewing Co. from a sudsy side hustle into a much-loved local beer maker.

Entrepreneurs

By Mark Gordon
May 4, 2023

Pair of former PepsiCo executives joins water company board

The move follows a lawsuit settlement.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
May 3, 2023

First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

The concept, which has 470 restaurants in 29 states, acquired the restaurants in Nebraska as part of its growth strategy.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
April 28, 2023

Report: Business rent delinquency rate hits nearly 40%

Restaurants and manufacturing industries are struggling more than most other sectors.

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Florida

By Brian Hartz
April 27, 2023

Roaring '20s-inspired restaurant to open in downtown Tampa

The Dan’s menu will feature Cajun and Gulf Coast seafood cuisine.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
April 24, 2023

Prominent restaurateur Paul Fleming’s secret sauce? Worry. But be flawless.

Passion and a sense of purpose continue to drive longtime restaurant operator Paul Fleming. His new Naples Chinese place is the latest example.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
April 17, 2023

Primo Water Corp., activist investor settle legal dispute over board election

Legion Partners Asset Management had accused the company of blocking two of its nominations for seats on the board of directors.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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