Food–Beverage

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By Mark Gordon
October 7, 2025

SWFL gourmet food business names new CEO

Bill Bennett had been CEO of Bonita Springs-based Innovative Food Holdings since early 2025.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
October 3, 2025

Contemporary Japanese restaurant sets opening date at UTC

The new restaurant at University Town Center is owned by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jim and Johnny Tung.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 3, 2025

Keel Farms keeps a glimpse of Old Florida alive with new event space

After roughly a year's worth of renovations, a Hillsborough farm with multiple business lines — and a keen eye for nature — transformed a 125-year-old farmhouse into a lakeside vineyard retreat dubbed The Osprey View.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
September 30, 2025

TV chef Geoffrey Zakarian to run St. Petersburg hotel’s flagship restaurant

Developer Ellison Development has chosen the renowned celebrity chef to operate the new restaurant at its upcoming Autograph Collection hotel and office tower.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
September 25, 2025

Water Street Tampa lands international fast-casual restaurant chain

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a new location in the city's quickly growing mixed-used development.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
September 24, 2025

Connecticut pizza chain to open Naples restaurant next month

Riko's Pizza, which has a restaurant in Palm Beach County and one on the way in Miami, plans to keep growing in Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
September 24, 2025

Multiple lenders accuse Sarasota brewery of not paying millions in loans

Big Top Brewing Company is involved in multiple lawsuits over allegations it has not made payments on loans. In one case, the business has filed a counterclaim.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
September 24, 2025

Noted Naples chef rebuilds life, business after vicious accident

Brian Roland was nearly killed four years ago while working a catering event. He has turned his recovery into a story of hope, resilience and, importantly, faith.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
September 21, 2025

Local family seeks approvals for Naples luxury waterfront project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sprouts is opening two stores in the area, two land parcel sold to storage developers, and a Pinellas retail center brings $13 million.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
September 18, 2025

New Cheesecake Factory in Pasco hiring 275, opening in November

The new eatery at the Tampa Premium Outlets needs to fill jobs ranging from dishwashers to line cooks.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
September 17, 2025

New York food importer readying for Plant City move

Roland Foods, a 91-year-old company supplying restaurants and others, is preparing a 112,000-square-foot-facility for early next year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
September 15, 2025

First Watch expands with restaurant in new state

After opening a restaurant in Nevada, the company specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch is now in 32 states nationwide.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
September 14, 2025

Sarasota's The Breakfast Company to open Venice restaurant

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota firm launch $75 million investment fund, Amazon's 189-acre Fort Myers center gets a neighbor, and a Tampa REIT keeps growing.