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Food–Beverage

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 25, 2025
First Watch to open first restaurant in Boston

The East Manatee County-based company specializing in breakfast, lunch and brunch will open a "high-profile location in the heart of Boston," First Watch CEO and President Chris Tomasso says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2025
12 businesses coming soon to University Town Center

A 120,000-square-foot furniture retailer, a Middle Eastern restaurant and an outdoor retailer are among the many businesses opening at Sarasota-Manatee's University Town Center over the next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 21, 2025
Seafood restaurant chain coming to US 41 in Sarasota

Mr. & Mrs. Crab plans to serve up Southern-style seafood on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon
  • April 21, 2025
Shaq's Big Chicken to open its first Florida restaurant in Tampa

Basketball legend and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken fast casual chain is opening in May at 8725 W. Linebaugh Ave.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 19, 2025
The Breakfast Company to open in Sarasota's Rosemary District

A breakfast and lunch restaurant is coming soon to Orange Avenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • April 18, 2025
Sammy's Seafood keeps Tampa Bay restaurants stocked with fresh catch

St. Petersburg couple has been reeling it in for decades. "The secret is just getting up and doing the same thing every day. We're grinders," says a co-founder.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 15, 2025
First Watch acquires three Midwest franchise restaurants

The acquisitions are part of the corporate strategy as the daytime dining company aims for growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 13, 2025
Greek restaurant from Philadelphia to make Florida debut in Naples

The north Naples location for Estia replaces a shuttered sports bar.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 13, 2025
Sarasota church sells property to charter school developer for $3.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news a New York scent company's building is completed in Lakeland, a restaurant chain is expanding into Naples and developers, commissioners agree in Sarasota.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 11, 2025
Juice restaurant franchisee makes Florida debut in Lakewood Ranch

The Juice Pod is opening on Lakewood Main Street.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • April 11, 2025
Michelin Guide's arrival in St. Pete-Clearwater brings foodies — and pressure

The highly sought-after Michelin Guide is expanding its presence in the region. It's a pressure-is-a-privilege moment for chefs and restaurateurs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 10, 2025
Cape Coral Walk On’s Sport Bistreaux set to open

The new restaurant will be the Louisiana born chain’s first in Southwest Florida and fourth along the gulf coast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 9, 2025
Nearly 1,000 laid off as food service company loses USF contract

The university says its new food service vendor is giving employees losing their jobs an opportunity to stay on.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 7, 2025
Rod and Reel to return to Anna Maria Island in temporary location

The Anna Maria restaurant that blew away during Hurricane Milton plans a temporary location in a strip mall on the island.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 7, 2025
Lee County's Two Meatballs in the Kitchen to expand into Naples

The popular eatery will move into its new 5,400-square-foot space in about six months.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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