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Beans and Rice: A Florida Teen's Coffee With a Purpose

At 12 years old, Nathanael Peter Victor-Smith had an idea that many adults might have dismissed as too simple. Sell coffee beans. Use the proceeds to buy rice and other food for children in need. There was no investor, no warehouse, and no business degree behind it. There was only a young Floridian who believed a morning ritual could become a meal for someone else. Six years later, that idea has grown into Beans & Rice, a Florida coffee company with a mission far larger than its size.

Florida · 2d
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Daydreamers Cafe and Grill in Safety Harbor

FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Safety Harbor for a special Veterans Day event at Daydreamers Cafe and Grill.

Safety Harbor, FL · 1d

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New Pizza and Sports Bar Opens in Former Ker’s WingHouse in Largo

Dale Robinson has opened Playmakers Pizza and Sports Bar at 7375 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The spot used to be a Ker's WingHouse. Wood-fired pizza comes out of the kitchen fresh every day. Robinson bought the building in June and rebuilt it from the ground up. "We're a sports bar...

Largo, FL · 3d
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Dean’s South of the Border to reopen in Punta Gorda

After a 16-month closure, Dean’s South of the Border is scheduled to reopen at its Punta Gorda location at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. The Tex-Mex restaurant has been a local gathering place for more than three decades, combining dining with live music. The reopening marks a new chapter for...

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d
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Wine Down Wednesday: Riva at The St. Regis

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today in our kitchen Executive Sous Chef Maxime Nacfer and Evan Lewis, Director of Beverage from Riva at The St. Regis joined us to make Tuna “Caponata” Tartare and few new cocktails from the new menu. New Cocktails Available. SORRENTO. Eau-de-Vie · Elderflower ·...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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BrewKini’s, the bright and bubbly coffee trailer parked outside Tampa Shuffle, marks first anniversary with block party

Brewkini's Coffee Co., the coffee trailer parked outside Shuffle in Tampa, Florida celebrates its first anniversary with a party on Nov. 15, 2026. The post BrewKini’s, the bright and bubbly coffee trailer parked outside Tampa Shuffle, marks first anniversary with block party appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 20h

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Fresh Fish Crudo at Sea Sea Riders in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Sea Sea Riders Chef Ismet Tzekas offers the restaurant red grouper crudo recipe. Combine salt, sugar, and citrus zest. Lightly coat the fish and refrigerate for 10–20 minutes. Remove fish, rinse off the cure, and pat completely dry. Keep refrigerated until ready to slice. Vegetable...

Dunedin, FL · 1d

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Big Chicken Launches Its Only Florida Location Inside Elev8 Fun Tampa on November 13

Big Chicken is opening its only brick-and-mortar location in Florida, and it’s doing it inside an adventure park. Elev8 Fun Tampa at Citrus Park Town Center will launch its new food partner with a grand opening event on Friday, November 13, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The launch...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Yard House Set to Open Dec. 9 at Wesley Chapel's Former Bahama Breeze Spot

25830 Sierra Center Blvd. — Approximate Site of Yard House Opening. Yard House has listed a December 9 opening date for a new restaurant at 25830 Sierra Center Blvd. in the Wesley Chapel area, taking over the spot where Bahama Breeze served its final customers on November 7. The former Bahama Breeze site's exterior has already been painted, with Yard House coming soon signs posted outside, according to local media reports.

Wesley Chapel, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg approves zoning appeal for Fourth Street Chick-fil-A expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area. The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Roma Social Targets December Opening in New Port Richey

Roma Social is planning to open on December 7 at 10900 State Road 54 in New Port Richey, Pineapple Hospitality Group co-founder Jon Rehm told What Now Tampa. Pizza was part of Jon’s childhood. He and his brothers, Jason and Jimmy, assembled pizza boxes at the New York pizzeria their father, Jim Rehm, opened after serving in the Navy. The brothers moved to Florida in 2004 and later encouraged their father to follow.

New Port Richey, FL · 7h

The Daily South

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Arby’s Is Testing 4 New Sandwiches In Select Cities

Arby’s tests deli-style subs as it expands beyond its longtime roast beef focus. Diners can find the trial sandwiches in Tampa, Denver, Grand Rapids, and St. Louis. Tampa and St. Louis also offer a ham, chicken, and bacon sandwich with barbecue sauce. Arby’s is about to give Subway a...

Tampa, FL · 5d

The Daily South

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What Is Bourbon Cream? Bartenders Explain The Sweet Southern Sip

Southerners love their bourbon, and they feel a strong ownership over this particular style of whiskey. After all, bourbon has deep roots in Kentucky, and classic Southern drinks like the mint julep rely on bourbon’s slightly sweet character and caramel-like flavor notes. The Southern appreciation for everything bourbon-related also extends to desserts, like bourbon balls. And there’s one variation that combines the best of bourbon cocktails and bourbon sweet treats: bourbon cream.

Safety Harbor, FL · 4d

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 4d

uncoveringflorida.com

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Half-Pound Burgers And Smoked Brisket Keep Hungry Drivers Coming Back To This Lakeland BBQ Dive

A half-pound beef patty topped with smoked brisket sounds like a dare. At one small roadside spot in Florida, it’s simply lunch. The kitchen opens at 7 AM, and breakfast runs all day. That means a brisket omelette is fair game at noon, and a smoked meat burger is fair game at sunrise. I like a menu that refuses to watch the clock.

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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Forget Fancy Burgers, This Little Florida Joint Keeps Locals Coming Back for the Classics

The fries here get cut fresh and cooked in beef tallow. That one detail tells you a lot about how this little burger counter thinks. The burgers hit an open flame, not a flat griddle. The milkshakes get hand dipped. The menu stays short on purpose, built around burgers and Vienna Beef hot dogs.

Seminole, FL · 1d

travelmag.com

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10 Florida Cuban Restaurants Serving Pressed Sandwiches, Black Beans And Strong Coffee

Florida once made a sandwich official government business. Yep, in 2012, Tampa’s city council crowned its version of the Cuban sandwich the real deal, salami included. Only in Florida could a sandwich earn an official title and still come with a side of pickles. And the ingredients are practically...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Chick-fil-A Is Testing 4 New Breakfast Sandwiches in Raleigh and Tampa

Chick-fil-A fans in North Carolina and Tampa could soon have four new breakfast options to try. The popular chicken chain is testing a new lineup of waffle breakfast sandwiches in select markets, including Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. The limited-time test begins November 16, giving customers in both cities...

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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Tampa Bay Times Names Top 50 Local Restaurants: From Mediterranean Tastes to Cuban Delights

The Tampa Bay Times put out its Top 50 Restaurants of Tampa Bay list for 2026 on Nov. 6. Here are 10 Tampa and St. Petersburg restaurants from the list: Cybel, Raices, 86 Wine Bar, Supernatural, Late Start Brewery, Copper, Mullets Fish Camp, Gao, Lolita's, and Counter Culture. All sit in Tampa or St. Petersburg.

Tampa, FL · 3d