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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 · 3d

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Fort Myers’ new Papillon puts local farms on the menu

Sasha Minins, a native of Latvia who began working in European restaurants at 14, created a new concept that leans into his roots while charting new territory for the Fort Myers dining scene. Papillon, a wine bar and restaurant, opened Nov. 7 at 1815-2 Fowler St. in what’s known as...

Fort Myers, FL · 21h

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This small Fort Myers pizza shop has quietly become a neighborhood gem

Not much changes at McGregor Pizza Co., and that’s a very good thing. For the last nine years, Katie and Nir Marciano have grown their small but mighty pizzeria on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers into a neighborhood gem . And they’ve done it one pizza and one hello at a time. “It was challenging in the beginning,” said Katie, who was “born and raised just down the street” from her pizza shop. “A lot of people around here just weren’t coming in.” Luckily, the Marcianos weren’t pizza-shop rookies, having just sold Amore Brick Oven Pizza in Gulf Coast Town Center. They weren’t looking to get back into the business when a friend told them the pizza shop — which had been Giovanni’s before becoming McGregor Pizza & Deli Co. in 2014 — was for sale. “I used to ride my bike around here,” Katie said. “And I always loved this building. It’s at least 100 years old now.” So the couple, who lived just down the street then (and still do), bought McGregor Pizza in 2017. “We started doing mailers,” Katie said. “We just wanted to get our menu to their houses, so we blasted the whole area. We

Fort Myers, FL · 9d

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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 · 5d

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

Sushi Rock Grill in St. Petersburg led the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 35 violations, while six other Pinellas County establishments were ordered to close. Across the county, however, more restaurants passed their first inspection than failed to meet standards.

Pinellas County, FL · 4d

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Shaq’s fast-casual fried chicken concept opens only Florida restaurant in Tampa

Big Chicken, the fast-casual concept from NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal, just opened its only Florida location right here in Tampa. The celebrity-backed fried chicken spot opened today, November 13, at 7902 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, inside Elev8 Fun Tampa Adventure Park. The quick-service chicken spot is open to...

Tampa, FL · 19h

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Josephine's Italian Market is a delicious family-owned social hub for Brandon community

BRANDON, Fla. — The bread's from Staten Island. The life-affirming prosciutto is from Parma, Italy. But make no mistake, for all its worldwide flavors, Josephine's Italian Market (730 W Brandon Blvd) is all about family and friends right here in Brandon. "I'm born and raised in Brandon," says Josephine's...

Brandon, FL · 3d

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Tampa area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year

Thanksgiving is a time for many things—loved ones, football, and reflecting on the good things we have. Perhaps the most important part of Thanksgiving, and something we are certainly thankful for, is great food. Luckily, there are plenty of Tampa restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day this year. Whether you...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Tampa Heights brewery Hidden Springs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Earlier this month, Hidden Springs Ale Works announced it was leaving the Tampa Heights block it has called home since 2015. This week it filed for bankruptcy. According to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization filed on Nov. 11 in the Middle District of Florida bankruptcy court, the local brewery was unable to negotiate an agreement […] The post Tampa Heights brewery Hidden Springs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Go inside Moreno Bakery for a Brandon favorite nearly 19 years in the making

BRANDON, FL — The smell of freshly baked bread, cases filled with colorful pastries and a seemingly endless selection of sweet and savory treats are waiting inside Moreno Bakery. The 10,000-square-foot Brandon bakery has been serving the community for nearly 19 years, becoming the kind of place that kept...

Brandon, FL · 20h

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Local restaurants serving, catering Thanksgiving meals in 2026

Have you planned your outfit for the living room ... or a night out for Thanksgiving dinner?. No matter where you are for the holiday, plenty of restaurants in Tampa Bay are cooking up Thanksgiving classics.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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10 Florida Diners Where You Can Still Order a Proper Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

One Florida diner pours brown gravy over its roast beef sandwich and then keeps going, right over the fries. I love that kind of commitment. It tells you the kitchen still takes gravy seriously. Another spot on this list has been feeding its neighborhood since 1939. A third pours coffee...

Florida · 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 · 3d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 3d

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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 · 3d

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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Bringing First-Ever Superstore to Kissimmee

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is preparing to introduce a new retail concept to Central Florida, with its first-ever Superstore set to open December 3 at 641 Centerview Blvd. in Kissimmee. At 23,000 square feet, the new location will be roughly twice the size of a typical ABC store, giving...

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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This Old Florida Farm Market in Plant City Sells Strawberries Picked From Its Own Fields That Morning

A strawberry milkshake here comes with a straw fat enough for whole berry chunks to slide right through. That detail alone made me stop scrolling. The shortcake has its own season, too. A sign at the window lists it from January through March, so timing matters. I like a place...

Plant City, FL · 3d

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This Glamorous Florida Steakhouse Feels Like a Million-Dollar Night Out

On Friday and Saturday nights, the ladies’ restroom at this steakhouse has a hairstylist on hand for touch-ups. Yes, really. A dinner spot with a mid-meal blowout station is clearly playing a different game. The stage has a dance floor that raises and lowers. A live band plays during...

Tampa, FL · 4d