Food–Beverage

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By Elizabeth King
August 21, 2024

Bradenton officials pass after-midnight alcohol sales ordinance

Amid concerns over public safety, the City Council passed an ordinance modeled after a similar one in Orlando passed last year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
August 20, 2024

Starbucks baristas in Clearwater vote to unionize

The downtown shop is the 10th Starbucks in the state where employees have opted to join a union.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 20, 2024

Famed high-end steakhouse debuts food truck at women's pro soccer game

Bern's Steak House, along with several other local restaurants, is serving concession food at Tampa Bay Sun FC home games.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Observer Staff
August 16, 2024

$800M Longboat Key resort welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
August 9, 2024

Wolfgang Puck restaurant may be coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Plans for the Punta Gorda Airport terminal expansion include a Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
August 7, 2024

Starbucks employees in Clearwater ask feds for union vote

The workers are joining a growing group of employees at the coffee shop chain, including one in Tampa, that have organized.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
August 7, 2024

First Watch developing 130 new restaurants

“Our pipeline for future growth is stronger than ever,” First Watch CEO and President Chris Tomasso says.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
August 6, 2024

Boar's Head lawsuits filed in two states over listeria outbreak

Two sets of consumers filed a lawsuit against the Sarasota-based deli meat company.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
August 6, 2024

High-end steakhouse president leads by taking others with her

Leadership, says the president of a high-end steakhouse, can be a learned skill you can adapt to, not just muscle memory.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
August 5, 2024

SWFL potato-infused food truck owners relish quick success

Jonathon Simpson and Hunter Busch are looking into expansion as word spreads of their unique menu items.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
July 31, 2024

Tampa deli owner reflects on five decades of lessons

Jeff Mount never saw himself as "just" a sandwich guy. "If we’re selling sandwiches, we’re in trouble because a lot of people sell sandwiches. We’re in the experience business."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Lesley Dwyer
July 25, 2024

Italian restaurant chain founder slows down with latest venture

Bar Italia, founder Ricky Doody says, won't get as big as Bravo! Cucina Italiana or Brio Tuscan Grille.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
July 23, 2024

Bradenton police seek to regulate post-midnight alcohol sales

An "after midnight permit" would be required for businesses to sell alcoholic beverages from midnight to 2:30 a.m. in Bradenton, under an ordinance proposed by the Bradenton Police Department.