Food–Beverage

By Louis Llovio
November 28, 2023

The Rolling Stones turn to Pasco County distillery for new rum

The Point Distillery will produce the iconic rock band's new spirit at its 30,000-square-foot facility in New Port Richey.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
November 28, 2023

Sarasota alcohol spirits company seeks $2.5M in funding

Bushwacker Spirits navigates a challenging regulatory environment in various states, with an eye toward more products and even global expansion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
November 24, 2023

Carrabba's Italian Grill launches app, offers free dessert

Tampa-based Carrabba's Italian Grill will give away free dessert if you download its new mobile app and will offer exclusive benefits.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
November 20, 2023

Leading Manatee County restaurant chain opens new Tampa Bay location

First Watch, the Manatee County-based daytime dining restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, has opened its first location in Apollo Beach.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 17, 2023

Sarasota deli that shuttered two days after its debut reopens

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal in Sarasota, a New York-style and Jewish deli that opened to big fanfare Nov. 2 only to temporarily close two days later, has reopened.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
November 17, 2023

Former dog track set to become family and sports entertainment hot spot

The $7 million bowling alley and entertainment center in Bonita Springs strikes right balance of cool and fun.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
November 16, 2023

Burger chain plucks former Bloomin' Brands execs for leadership posts

Tampa-based Checkers and Rally's says they have made two new executive hires, and both of them have experience at Bloomin' Brands.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 16, 2023

Former PepsiCo Australia CEO named top exec at Tampa water company

Robbert Rietbroek, whose career includes stints overseeing Quaker Foods North America and PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand, has been named CEO of Tampa-based Primo Water Corp.