Travel–Tourism

By Amanda Postma
November 11, 2021

Main Squeeze: Sarasota hotspot to become home to gourmet lemonade franchise

Area couple goes all-in on a new-to-Florida lemonade-based franchise concept. Even before the first location opens, growth plans are flowing.

Travel-Tourism

By John Haughey
October 28, 2021

Popular restaurateur chews on adding food truck

Polk County ‘cottage’ entrepreneur, who built her business from her kitchen, gets ready to put trends on treads.

Travel-Tourism

By Beth Luberecki
October 21, 2021

Arena seeks to bring in big-time national concerts

A new partnership sets the stage for the next act at Hertz Arena.

Travel-Tourism

By Louis Llovio
September 23, 2021

From the gridiron to the golf course

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber moves from football to helping organize the preeminent golf tournament in the area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
August 26, 2021

Country singer gets into new business with burger joint

Onetime building inspector says he knows there will be a big learning curve.

Travel-Tourism

By Amanda Postma
August 19, 2021

The restaurant industry faces disruption in the current model with a new concept — ghost kitchens

The restaurant industry is facing a restructured model with the rise of ghost kitchens. A few spirited and ambitious restaurateurs are all-in on the concept.

Travel-Tourism

By Louis Llovio
August 12, 2021

National hotel chain debuts new brand concept in Tampa

North Carolina hotel company, chasing population growth, makes Florida the focus of its new brand and expansion.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 12, 2021

While leisure travel spikes, business travel remains half of what it was

Tourism numbers are back up. New flights are multiplying in airports across the region. But business travel has been slow to join the party.

Travel-Tourism

By Louis Llovio
July 29, 2021

New destinations provide a boon for tourism groups and an opportunity for businesses

The economy is returning to some kind of normal in a variety of ways — particularly at the region's airports.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
July 1, 2021

Catering firm relies on survival instincts

Brian and Nicole Roland’s ability to adapt and rethink how to reach customers has helped their business ventures make it through the pandemic with aplomb.

Travel-Tourism

By Mark Gordon
June 17, 2021

Restaurant-focused tech company targets a smorgasbord of opportunities

Omnivore capitalizes on several trends with one main target: a bigger piece of market share.

Travel-Tourism

By Louis Llovio
May 27, 2021

Championships aren't just about trophies, they're a chance to make money

Sports is big business and when you win, like Tampa Bay's teams have, it's even bigger. Companies big and small in the region have found different ways to capitalize on the success.