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Food–Beverage

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2024
Growing Korean BBQ chain pays $2.65M for Brandon restaurant building

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot has bought the property that previously housed Black Rock Bar & Grill as the site for its newest restaurant.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 15, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob closes after 67 years

The owner cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2024
Tampa Starbucks employees vote to unionize

The store on North Dale Mabry is the eighth in Florida to become a union shop.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim DeLa
  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2024
Paul Fleming Restaurant Group opens second diner location in Naples

The second Lake Park Diner location in Naples, this one in Founder Square, is now open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • May 9, 2024
Mike Quillen's quest for constant improvement continues

“One of the things that drives my success is, every day you wake up there’s a different problem, and you just hope you can solve those problems.” –Mike Quillen, Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Watershed Hospitality Concepts

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2024
Food truck-turned-restaurant to open second Sarasota location

Florence and the Spice Boys, which serves Middle Eastern fusion cuisine, targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 7, 2024
Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 3, 2024
Feds: Sysco West Coast Florida to pay $130K over hiring discrimination

A Palmetto facility was found to have violated federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of sex, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 3, 2024
Outdoor bar and entertainment experience to open in Fort Myers

Bay Street Yard features bars, food trucks, a stage and other entertainment.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 2, 2024
Employees at a Tampa Starbucks plan to vote to unionize

The local workers are joining a growing group of employee at the coffee shop that are looking to organize.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 2, 2024
First Watch grows in Manatee County with new Lakewood Ranch restaurant

The Lakewood Ranch First Watch is one of at least two new restaurants planned by the brand for 2024 in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 25, 2024
Hoffmann Family makes bid to buy bankrupt Illinois dairy, ice cream chain

A Naples-based business conglomerate and prolific buyer of businesses has made a bid to purchase Oberweis Dairy, which filed for bankruptcy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • April 25, 2024
Beef 'O' Brady's parent company buys sandwich chain, angles for growth

A COVID-19 stumble with a new brand hasn't slowed down a Tampa franchise restaurant brand as it looks to capitalize on whats CEO says is its biggest draw: People love to eat out.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 22, 2024
South Carolina breakfast-brunch chain rapidly expands in region

Eggs Up Grill is growing in the region with its second Tampa Bay area location, this one in Clearwater.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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