Food–Beverage

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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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By Brian Hartz
April 13, 2023

Locally owned restaurant chain opens 14th location in region

Fresh Kitchen, part of Tampa-based Ciccio Restaurant Group, has expanded to Lakeland.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
April 6, 2023

Fast-growing Southeast sushi chain to make debut in Tampa, Naples

Rock N Development group plans 35 restaurant locations in the Sunshine State.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
April 6, 2023

Longtime owner of Ybor City's La Segunda Bakery dies at 80

Tony Moré took great pride in the authenticity of La Segunda Bakery’s Cuban bread.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
April 5, 2023

Tropical-themed cocktail bar to open Friday in downtown Sarasota

Bar Hana joins sister establishment Kojo on Palm Avenue.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
April 3, 2023

Three Tampa restaurants named to prestigious Michelin Guide

Lilac, Ponte and Noble Rice have garnered one of the industry’s top honors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
March 24, 2023

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

The Lakeland grocery giant held a hunger summit to work with food banks on how to best get food to those in need — a growing population.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
March 11, 2023

Popular Sarasota Greek restaurant expands to UTC area

Blu Kouzina announced plans to open a second location in the University Town Center.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Amanda Postma
March 8, 2023

Original owner returns, plans to open new Sarasota brewery, restaurant

With lessons of growing the first go-around of his business too fast fresh on his mind, Sarasota chef and craft beer entrepreneur seeks to do things differently in act two.

Entrepreneurs

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By Brian Hartz
March 6, 2023

New owners of St. Pete Beach Hotel hire award-winning chef

Kimberly Subject will manage the Castile Restaurant at Hotel Zamora.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

Report: Business rent delinquency rate hits nearly 40%

Roaring '20s-inspired restaurant to open in downtown Tampa

Prominent restaurateur Paul Fleming’s secret sauce? Worry. But be flawless.

Primo Water Corp., activist investor settle legal dispute over board election

Sarasota brewing company expands distribution with partnership

Locally owned restaurant chain opens 14th location in region

Fast-growing Southeast sushi chain to make debut in Tampa, Naples

Longtime owner of Ybor City's La Segunda Bakery dies at 80

Tropical-themed cocktail bar to open Friday in downtown Sarasota

Three Tampa restaurants named to prestigious Michelin Guide

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

Popular Sarasota Greek restaurant expands to UTC area

Original owner returns, plans to open new Sarasota brewery, restaurant

New owners of St. Pete Beach Hotel hire award-winning chef

After Sarasota restaurant fire, more than $100K in donations raised

Report: Sarasota among top cities for office investing in 2026

Miami bank opens new regional headquarters in Tampa

Lakeland industrial properties sell for $67 million

51-year-old Sarasota apartment building has sold

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