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Food–Beverage

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 23, 2023
SWFL specialty food company woos Kroger, Walmart executive

Brady Smallwood worked at industry giants for five years prior to this new role.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 17, 2023
Three eateries in Tampa earn Michelin star

The restaurants in the 2023 Michelin guide are Koya, Lilac and Rocca.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 16, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse underway in Tampa, east Manatee next

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 15, 2023
Tampa bottled water company, amid investor scuffle, grows revenue by 4%

Primo Water Corp. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota dog bar announces open date

After bypassing three expected open dates, Boo's Ice House in the Rosemary District will officially let the dogs in on May 22.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 9, 2023
New Anna Maria Oyster Bar location seeks to hire 80 people

New location plans to open this summer.

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  • May 5, 2023
Fort Myers center expands list of tenants with two restaurants

The Bell Tower center expects McGregor’s Public House and La Ola Surfside Restaurant to be open this spring.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jen Whyte, co-founder of Fort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers

Jen Whyte has turned Fort Myers Brewing Co. from a sudsy side hustle into a much-loved local beer maker.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 4, 2023
Pair of former PepsiCo executives joins water company board

The move follows a lawsuit settlement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2023
First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

The concept, which has 470 restaurants in 29 states, acquired the restaurants in Nebraska as part of its growth strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 28, 2023
Report: Business rent delinquency rate hits nearly 40%

Restaurants and manufacturing industries are struggling more than most other sectors.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 27, 2023
Roaring '20s-inspired restaurant to open in downtown Tampa

The Dan’s menu will feature Cajun and Gulf Coast seafood cuisine.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 24, 2023
Prominent restaurateur Paul Fleming’s secret sauce? Worry. But be flawless.

Passion and a sense of purpose continue to drive longtime restaurant operator Paul Fleming. His new Naples Chinese place is the latest example.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 17, 2023
Primo Water Corp., activist investor settle legal dispute over board election

Legion Partners Asset Management had accused the company of blocking two of its nominations for seats on the board of directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • April 13, 2023
Sarasota brewing company expands distribution with partnership

A little more than a month after announcing a new brewing facility, Darwin Brewing is expanding into Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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