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Food–Beverage

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 2, 2023
Tampa water company sells parts of its global business for $575 million

Primo Water finds a willing buyer of international business in another old name in water sales.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2023
Famous New York-style deli brand plans big Sarasota opening weekend

The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House names are well-known in South Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 25, 2023
Miami Dolphins player to open health food franchise on Marco Island

Miami Dolphins cornerback Elijah Campbell and his wife will open the first of their three expected locations in Marco Island.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 19, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area Trader Joe's to open next week

Trader Joe's openings tend to draw a crowd.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 19, 2023
Iconic Tampa seafood shop closes after 47 years

Cox's Seafood Market on Dale Mabry closed last month as the owners decided to retire.

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  • October 12, 2023
Caroline Rusher, 39

A chief yacht stewardess had an idea to start a business when she tried kava.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 12, 2023
Sam DeBellis, 28

The owner of Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli credits the mentorship of his father for much of the success that has come his way.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • October 12, 2023
Kendal Potesta, 37

A new chicken salad franchisee quickly earns companywide national recognition.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 11, 2023
Famous French-Vietnamese restaurant from NYC, Chicago to open in Naples

Fifth Avenue South is primed to get another high-end eatery.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • October 9, 2023
Trader Joe's hosts a hiring fair for new location

The goal of the three-day fair is to add 25 team members.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House expands to Lakewood Ranch

This is the second Ruth's Chris Steak House to open in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 3, 2023
Tampa restaurant giant eliminates major position

Bloomin' Brands said in a filing on Tuesday that it has eliminated the position of EVP of casual dining.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 29, 2023
Chicken fast-casual franchise expands into Sarasota

The Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to hire 75 employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • September 21, 2023
New dining cruise attraction plans multimillion-dollar investment

Yacht Starship will launch Craft, a dining experience along the Hillsborough River.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 21, 2023
Seltzer's owner slows down but says restaurants aren't going anywhere

Harold Seltzer’s Steakhouse has put its location in Port Richey on the market, but the company’s owner says the deal has to be right for customers and employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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