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Tampa Bay Times

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Whole Foods is coming to Bradenton. Here are 5 things to know

Whole Foods Market is preparing to open its first Manatee County location at the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton. Here are five things to know before the doors open.

Bradenton, FL · 4d

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These 15 Florida Cheesesteak Shops Give Philadelphia a Run for Its Money

A cheesesteak made with salmon sits on a menu in Florida. It shares menu space with cheesesteak egg rolls and Philly water ice. That detail got me curious pretty fast. Another shop on this list bakes a cheesesteak pizza, and one more makes a keto cheesesteak for the low-carb crowd.

Florida · 2d

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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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The Burgers At This Little Florida Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite

Out on Anna Maria Island, there’s a turquoise cafe with a hand-painted sign out front that makes a bold claim, and after one visit to Skinny’s Place in Holmes Beach, you’ll realize the sign is just telling the truth. Florida has no shortage of places to eat...

Holmes Beach, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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

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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We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 12d

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 · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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10 unexpected places around Tampa Bay to get great food

Food and discovery go hand in hand, and there’s a lot to discover around this area — if you know where to look. There are diligent folks throughout Tampa Bay crafting Colombian-style empanadas steps away from one of St. Petersburg’s oldest beach towns; assembling Taiwanese-style rice rolls and hawking them via Facebook groups — all of them making the food they grew up eating, and crafting it with love and care.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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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 · 4d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening November 5-12, including Savor St. Pete at Vinoy Park

Savor St. Pete takes over Vinoy Park from Nov. 7-8 and tops Creative Loafing's weekly round up of the best food & drink events coming to Tampa Bay from Nov. 5-12, 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s best food & drink events happening November 5-12, including Savor St. Pete at Vinoy Park appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Downtown St. Pete nightclub changes its tune again

A downtown St. Petersburg nightclub is getting another new name, another set of operators and another shot at finding its place on the city’s nightlife scene. Surge, an ’80s-themed venue, is scheduled to open Friday at 350 First Avenue N., replacing Siren, which itself opened just nine months ago.

St. Petersburg, FL · 3d

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22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 2d

FoodWorldNews

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 11d

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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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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

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Seven Old Florida Seafood Shacks Where Fried Mullet Has Been On The Menu For Generations

Fried mullet is one of the oldest flavors in Florida, and it still shows up on plates from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast fishing villages. Long before fancy seafood spots took over the coast, small shacks and family kitchens served this salty, crispy fish with grits, hush puppies, and slaw.

Florida · 3d

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At This Amish-Style Store In Florida, You Leave With Shoofly Pie, Whoopie Pies, And Made-To-Order Deli Sandwiches

Shoofly pie, Lebanon sweet bologna, and Martin’s chips share shelf space in one small shop. The surprise is that the shop isn’t in Pennsylvania. I love that a single stop can pack so much Pennsylvania Dutch flavor into one modest room. Whoopie pies, pickled eggs, and whole pickles all compete for attention.

Florida · 6d