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BrickTop’s Plans First Tampa Bay Location at University Town Center

University Town Center’s restaurant lineup continues to grow, with another upscale concept choosing Sarasota for its first Tampa Bay location.…

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Pizza Hut Breaks Its Own Brand Guidelines and Scores Some Aura

Why the chain’s temporary “Hut” identity is more than a clever football-season stunt By Joseph Maguire For most companies, removing…

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Sloan’s Ice Cream Plans First Sarasota Location as Luxury Dessert Brand Expands

Sloan’s Ice Cream, the Florida-born luxury ice cream concept known for its elaborate stores and over-the-top desserts, is preparing to…

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Just Salad Opens at University Town Center as Sarasota-Bradenton Retail Growth Continues

University Town Center’s rapidly expanding restaurant lineup has another new addition. Just Salad has officially opened at The Market at…

Zach Ellis

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Benderson Gets Green Light to Transform Former Sarasota County Headquarters

A prominent downtown Sarasota property is moving closer to a major transformation. The Sarasota City Commission has unanimously approved land-use…

Zach Ellis

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Walmart Plans New Neighborhood Market in Lakewood Ranch as Retail Growth Continues

One of the country’s largest retailers is making another investment in one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities. Walmart is planning a…

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Crunch Fitness Adds $5 Million Maitland Gym as Florida Network Nears 65 Locations

The 43,000-square-foot Central Florida club will create more than 70 jobs while filling a retail space originally planned for Amazon…

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Freddy’s Nears 600 Restaurants as Steakburger Chain Targets Florida in National Growth Push

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is accelerating across the country, and Florida is part of the fast-casual chain’s next phase…

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Sarasota County Blocks Large Data Centers for One Year Amid Florida AI Infrastructure Debate

Sarasota County has moved to block major data center applications for at least one year, placing the county in the…

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Best Seats Under the Sparks: Where to Watch Fireworks in Bradenton and Sarasota This Fourth of July

Few places celebrate the Fourth of July better than Florida’s Gulf Coast, where waterfront parks, marinas, bridges, beaches, and downtown…