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Food–Beverage

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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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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 29, 2023
Tampa grocery store on brink of opening plans to hire 95

The new Sprouts Farmers Market is one of 10 the company is opening in Florida this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 27, 2023
Construction begins on $20 million Cape Coral food truck park, marina

The owners say the combined concepts will anchor a dining entertainment complex on the Caloosahatchee River.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 27, 2023
Prominent steak and seafood brand chooses Sarasota for latest location

The steak and seafood brand will reside inside the 14-acre development The Quay Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 27, 2023
Chicken restaurant spices up Tampa with eight-location deal

The franchise owners of several Fuzzy's Taco Shop locations set their sights on a new venture: Dave's Hot Chicken.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • June 26, 2023
BBQ place exits east Manatee County for downtown Sarasota

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 22, 2023
Well-known Southwest Florida restaurant owner retires, sells three brands

Skip Quillen opened his first restaurant, Pazzo! Cucina Italiana, nearly 30 years ago in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 21, 2023
Emmy award winner brings Southeast Asian cuisine concept to Tampa

The restaurant, which already has locations in Nashville and Chicago, will open June 26 in Midtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 20, 2023
Tampa fast-food chain has new owners in deal that cuts $225M of debt

Checkers' lenders are now the majority owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • June 13, 2023
Late-night hot chicken brand expands to Tampa

The restaurant is planning a grand opening for June 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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