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englewoodreview.com

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Sneak Peek: We Got Inside the New Englewood Publix Before the Rest of the Crowd!

What a week. We started out with Halloween, the laughter, the costumes, all that sugar, then rolled right into Election Day. And now, Thursday, November 5, 2026, Englewood gets to celebrate something we’ve waited for: the grand reopening of our brand-new Publix at Merchant’s Crossing. Publix grand openings...

Englewood, FL · 1d
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This Florida Seafood Spot Is So Legendary That People Will Drive Hours Just To Eat There

Somewhere between the Gulf Coast and the Peace River, tucked along a stretch of Highway 17 that most people drive past without a second glance, sits one of the most beloved seafood restaurants in the entire state of Florida. Peace River Seafood in Punta Gorda has the kind of reputation...

Punta Gorda, FL · 12d
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gotodestinations.com

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This Tiny Mom-and-Pop Breakfast Diner Survived A Car Crash and Came Back Stronger in Port Charlotte, FL

2320 Tamiami Trail, Unit 9, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Picture a Florida breakfast joint where the coffee arrives fast, the home fries turn toasty brown, and the pancakes run bigger than the plate. 🍳. That is Sweet’s Diner, a family-owned diner in Port Charlotte that has fed the community since...

Port Charlotte, FL · 6d
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unearththevoyage.com

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I Almost Drove Past This Plain-Looking Punta Gorda, Florida Bistro Serving Grouper Specials and Duck Two Ways

Duck served two ways. Calamari with a spicy sweet chili sauce. A grouper special plated like it belongs in a much fancier zip code. Now here’s the twist. All of that comes out of a building so plain on the outside that you could cruise right past it. I...

Punta Gorda, FL · 13d
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gulfshorebusiness.com

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Fishermen’s Village restaurant wins waterfront seating

The Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House will soon have raised outdoor seating 10 feet from the water after its owners were granted a variance by Punta Gorda City Council on Oct. 28. The restaurant’s company, PGFL Associates LLC, is owned by a local team consisting of managing partner Kurt Brown;...

Punta Gorda, FL · 3d

uncoveringflorida.com

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Authentic New Jersey Bagels Are Hiding at This Unassuming Florida Shop

Pork roll on a bagel, served in Florida. That one menu detail alone tells you this shop knows exactly who it’s cooking for. The signs inside are shaped like New Jersey license plates. A window lets you watch bagels getting boiled before they bake. I like how the whole place feels built by someone who missed home and decided to fix it.

Florida, NY · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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Downtown Sarasota restaurant abruptly closes after less than 3 years

A downtown Sarasota restaurant that drew crowds for live music and big games, with pizza and burgers fueling the fun, has closed for good after less than three years . Pie on Main, which opened in January 2024 at 1507 Main St., will conclude operations as proprietor Watershed Hospitality Concepts "focuses on the growth of their other properties," according to a press release. “We're incredibly proud of the team, the experiences we've created, and the relationships we've built along the way," Chip White of Watershed Hospitality Concepts said in a statement. "While we’re turning the page at Pie on Main, our commitment to our people, our guests, and the communities we serve remains unchanged." Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Watershed Hospitality Concepts also owns fellow downtown dining and drinking spots Cask & Ale and Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar , Blasé Martini Bar/3.14 Pi Pizza on Siesta Key, and longtime Sarasota watering hole Red Barn Bar. White operates Watershed Hospitality Concepts with Mike Quillen, in a separate venture from the Gecko's Hospitality Group co-founded by Quillen that includes the namesake Gecko's Grill & Pub and other area

Sarasota, FL · 2d

Mysuncoast.com

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Der Dutchman Thanksgiving Menu

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today in our kitchen General Manager Manuel Aguilar and Meredith Stutzman PR & Marketing Specialist with Der Dutchman joined us with a preview of their Thanksgiving Menu options. The Thanksgiving Carryout: Family Feasts & Pie orders are open online now through November 21. You can pick-up...

Sarasota, FL · 20h

The Daily Sun

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COLUMN | Before CVS, there was Pat’s Bar & Grille

Today, people stop at the corner of U.S. 41 and Airport Road to pick up prescriptions and everyday necessities.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

Viva la Vida

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A Taste of Tradition and Fusion: Sarasota's New Cuban-American Dining Gem

In the culinary landscape of Sarasota, a new establishment is poised to make its mark. Viva La Vida, the brainchild of Traci and Alejandro Lazo opened its doors on December 15, 2025, bringing with it a rich tapestry of Cuban culinary traditions infused with American influences. Located on Clark Road, this family-run restaurant doesn't just serve food; it offers an authentic experience that captures the essence of Cuba while embracing the melting pot nature of American cuisine.

Sarasota, FL · 3d

whatnow.com

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NY-Born 16 Handles Bringing Its Frozen Yogurt to Sarasota in Q1 2027

16 Handles, the New York-born frozen yogurt franchise where you can “Let the good times swirl!” is expanding to Sarasota next year. According to submitted plan review documents, the new 16 Handles will open at 6123 S Tamiami Trl, where it will be situated between Samba Brazilian Steakhouse and Pho 101 Noodle House.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

businessdebut.com

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LowBrow Pizza & Beer Expanding to Bonita Springs

BONITA SPRINGS, FL — LowBrow Pizza & Beer is preparing to open a new location at 27815 Midtown Promenade Ave, Suite 100, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 by the end of December, owner Antonio Longobardo told Business Debut. The Bonita Springs restaurant will be the second LowBrow location and the...

Bonita Springs, FL · 3d

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[Owner Interview] Sol Tequila Opening in Former Mr. Tequila Space

FORT MYERS BEACH, FL – Sol Tequila, a new coastal Mexican restaurant from owners and couple Lorena Dorado and Ivan Plascencia, is targeting a late December or early January opening at 1661 Estero Blvd, Ste 11-14, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. What to Expect. Dorado said Sol Tequila will...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 3d

Extended Reach USA

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Alma de España Finds a New Home in Sarasota’s Towles Court

Chef-owner Elier Rodriguez has moved his Spanish tapas restaurant into the former Indigenous cottage, with plans for a patio and music quiet enough to keep the conversation going. SARASOTA, Fla. — Alma de España has a new home at 239 S. Links Ave. in Towles Court, bringing Spanish tapas and wood-fired cooking to the cottage …

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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The Naples Brewery Tour: Where to Sip Without Worrying About the Drive Home

Naples has a small but likeable craft beer scene, with taprooms scattered from Bayshore Drive up Immokalee Road and on into Bonita Springs. That spread is the main reason a brewery day here needs a plan for getting around. Older lists are the trap. Riptide Brewing handed its original Naples...

Naples, FL · 22h

tbbwmag.com

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Charley’s opening 14,000-square-foot steakhouse in affluent Lakewood Ranch

Charley’s Steak House is opening a 14,000-square-foot restaurant in Lakewood Ranch, its first in the Sarasota-Manatee market and fourth Florida location for the family-owned chain, which currently operates in Tampa, Orlando and Celebration, according to newly filed development documents. The restaurant is proposed for 6120 Exchange Way, just east...

Lakewood Ranch, FL · 18h

Lakeland Gazette

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Why Everyone Is Pulling Over at This Unassuming Florida Chicken and Fish Shack

There is a small chicken stand in Lakeland with no dining room, no fancy sign, and almost always a line out front. Drivers pass it for years before they finally stop, and many of them wish they had stopped sooner. The menu sticks to Southern basics, and the fried chicken...

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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Florida's Restaurant Apocalypse Rolls Into 2026: More Closures — More Layoffs

Rising Overhead Costs and Cautious Diners Hit Neighborhood Favorites and National Chains Hard. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!. Senior Staff Writer | OmniCom MultiMedia | Reporting by People, for People™

Florida · 13d

whatnow.com

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A Tampa Chef-Owned Restaurant Announces Its Permanent Closure

Lara, a chef-owned restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood, has announced plans to close permanently. Owner and chef Suzanne ‘Suz’ Lara cited a lack of customer support and difficult economic conditions in her closure announcement. Ybor City’s Lara Announces Permanent Closure. Owned and operated by local...

Tampa, FL · 20h

uncoveringflorida.com

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This Florida Farmers Market Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Out of Bed on Sunday

Fresh coconut water poured straight from the coconut is a real Sunday morning option here. That alone sounds like a better plan than hitting snooze. I like a market that starts with something that playful. The stalls don’t stay on one road, either. They stretch along a downtown main street...

Clermont, FL · 3d