Yard House to Replace Bahama Breeze on Tampa’s Rocky Point
Tampa’s Rocky Point restaurant scene is getting a major change as one longtime waterfront concept prepares to make way for…
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.…
New Publix Takes Shape as North Naples Retail Center Redevelops
North Naples is getting another Publix as one of the area’s established retail centers undergoes a significant redevelopment. Construction is…
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…
Raising Cane’s Plans First Brevard County Location Near Viera
One of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country is targeting another new Florida market. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has…
Quintal Brasil Brings Brazilian-Style Pizza to Pinellas Park’s Growing Park Boulevard Corridor
Pinellas Park’s increasingly diverse restaurant scene has another new addition. Quintal Brasil Pizza has opened at 6119 Park Boulevard, introducing…
A Rainy-Day Stop at Zen Dumpling
Review and ratings by Paul Rutledge Sometimes you discover a restaurant because you planned ahead. Other times, you find one…
The 2026 World Cup and Florida Commercial Real Estate
The 2026 World Cup has the potential to be much more than a short-term tourism event for Florida. With Miami…
Whataburger Is Coming for Florida: Why the Southeast May Be Its Next Big Burger Battlefield
By Paul Rutledge | Paul’s Corner America’s love affair with hamburgers shows no signs of slowing down. From roadside drive-thrus…
A 300-Seat Waterfront Restaurant Is Taking Shape on Sarasota Bay
SARASOTA, FL — There’s a new waterfront restaurant in the works along Sarasota Bay, and this one feels different from…
Gordon Food Service Enters Georgia for the First Time—Why Macon Is Suddenly on Every Investor’s Radar
A Major Food Distribution Giant Lands in Central Georgia Gordon Food Service, a $20+ billion food distribution company, has officially…
Jack in the Box Targets Perry, GA in Major Georgia Expansion as Retail Growth Surges
Jack in the Box is expanding into Georgia with plans for multiple new locations, including an early site in Perry,…
