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  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
The Original Hob Nob Drive-In reopens in Sarasota

The open-air restaurant on Washington Boulevard has returned and has future plans to offer online ordering.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 24, 2026
White Castle, Sarasota company to deploy 1K burger kiosks across US

Automated Retail Technologies is rolling out its ready-to-eat meal kiosks filled with items from the popular burger chain.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 21, 2026
Ford's Garage announces leadership changes amid expansion

The changes come as the classic comfort food chain prepares to open six new locations in new markets across the U.S.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 17, 2026
Whataburger expands Tampa Bay presence with second location

The new restaurant opened April 16 in Tampa’s Lutz neighborhood.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 15, 2026
Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Element will shutter its current location downtown in late April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 15, 2026
Pasco County mall adding new retailers, restaurants — Lululemon among them

The Shops at Wiregrass is growing its tenant roster after undergoing upgrades last year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 9, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will open April 10.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 9, 2026
Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate

Financial media company MarketBeat polled more than 3,000 professionals on their favorite places to celebrate with colleagues.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 8, 2026
Brandon Bahama Breeze to close after Darden backtracks on decision

The Orlando chain will shut the restaurant later this month, and as many as 86 employees could lose their jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 8, 2026
Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

The celebrity-backed 1000 North is expanding before opening.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 4, 2026
Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

The Marina at Bonita Fish Co. will have short and long-term options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • April 3, 2026
Bradenton restaurant to open second spot, in south Sarasota County

Five Nine Grill & Tavern plans to open this summer in Osprey.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • April 1, 2026
Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

RNR Tire Express has launched multi-brand franchisor company DX3 Brands and is now looking to expand Safety Harbor’s Gigglewaters ‘eatertainment’ restaurant.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 31, 2026
Pizzeria closes on Main Street in Sarasota

Bravo’s Pizza & Italian Eatery has shuttered next to the Hollywood 11 movie theater.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • March 30, 2026
First Watch terminates COO amid restructuring

The daytime dining company is changing its operations leadership structure.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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