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Food–Beverage

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 7, 2023
Lee County microbrewery names new sales VP

Wyatt Wankelman brings in over 25 years of experience to the role.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 7, 2023
Tampa restaurant company PDQ gets new CEO

The Tampa-based restaurant chain has promoted Kep Sweeney.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 7, 2023
Chicken chain to open first Tampa Bay store

The chicken-focused restaurant will open first in Wesley Chapel, then eye the rest of Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 2, 2023
Former Pepperidge Farm CEO appointed to local board

As First Watch continues to scale business, the board's chair says Irene Chang Britt's leadership experience will provide "invaluable insights and advice."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 28, 2023
Bloomin' Brands picks new leader for Fleming's

Bloomin' Brands' elite steakhouse brand now has a new leader.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 26, 2023
A year after dining with Biden, Naples chef makes dinner for vice president

Asif Syed also once beat Bobby Flay.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 24, 2023
North Carolina-based oyster restaurant chain plans Tampa Bay market debut

North Carolina-based Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar is set to open along Wesley Chapel Boulevard in Lutz.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 19, 2023
130 jobs cut as Plant City tomato producer shuts farm operations

The job cuts hit Plant City, Manatee and Immokalee as Santa Sweets ceases U.S. farming operations because of competition.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 18, 2023
Nashville fast-food chain to open first Tampa location

Captain D's, which is looking for other potential restaurant sites along the Gulf Coast, will start construction later this year on its new 975-square-foot location just of Interstate 275.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 14, 2023
Serial business owners buy a pair of Sarasota bagel businesses

From skiing to schmear, the core of the Koffman brothers’ business model remains straightforward: Treat people well, and avoid micromanaging.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 12, 2023
Bobby Flay's burger joint chain eyes Tampa for next location

The famous TV chef is looking for new locations for his burger eatery. He thinks Tampa has got what it takes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota restaurant owner admits to IRS scheme, faces prison time

The co-owners of Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sarasota hid $725,000 in sales from the IRS, according to court records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 6, 2023
Iconic St. Pete hotel and resort debuts Latin American-themed restaurant

Parasol offers outdoor seating and is The Vinoy’s fourth food-and-drink concept

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 3, 2023
Popular steakhouse Seltzer's closes one of its three locations

Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse shut down July 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 30, 2023
Fondue chain one-third of the way through $30 million renovation

The Melting Pot Sarasota wrapped its renovation around a new focus on the bar area.

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