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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Gecko’s, Sarasota

Gecko’s is considering offering in-house delivery instead of using a national app.

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  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Pita Pit, Fort Myers

Pita Pit owner says meal delivery offers more good than bad parts.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 6, 2019
Hotel, in shrinking total rooms, grows new obstacles

Short on modern amenities but long on history, the Belleview Inn represents a unique hospitality marketing challenge.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg

With high fees and low quality control, David Benstock passes on meal delivery.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Urban Brew & BBQ, St. Petersburg

Andy Salyards refuses to sacrifice in-house customers for those at home waiting for delivery.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 22, 2019
Go deep: Sports exec readies region for a tourism touchdown

With Tampa, Florida, set to host the Super Bowl for the first time since 2009, it’s time for the organization skills of Rob Higgins to shine brighter than ever.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • November 22, 2019
Restaurant Rebirth

Owning a nice place to eat is about more than the staples, good eats and great service. For one enterprising eatery entrepreneur, the brand has to be perfect.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2020: Tourism & Hospitality

Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development

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  • By Staff at Visit Sarasota
  • November 6, 2019
Visit Sarasota County Offers Meeting Incentive Program for Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Visit Sarasota County Offers Meeting Incentive Program for Sarasota and Manatee Counties

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • November 1, 2019
Storied property moves forward on multimillion-dollar project

A big challenge at the revamped Shangri-La Springs? Finding staff to meet the demand.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 27, 2019
Restaurant firm cooks up rapid growth phase

A local corporate staple — behind a right time, right place leader — aims to maintain its internal entrepreneurial culture.

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  • By Jay Schlichter
  • September 13, 2019
Luxury hotel on barrier island remarketing itself following $320M renovation

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is aiming big in the intense hustle for high-end clients.

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  • By American Dreams Restaurant Group Staff
  • August 16, 2019
Downtown Dining Options Expand

Downtown Dining Options Expand

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 17, 2019
Brew pubs tap into expanding craft beer trend

As popularity of local craft beers grows, so does the demand for places to drink them. To capture that market, beer pubs take on a new identity.

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • April 12, 2019
The accidental franchising plan

Making no bones about it, Fort Myers-based Rib City is slow cooking its growth strategy. It’s a sweet recipe for success.

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