From Roadside Stand to Regional Grocer: Detwiler’s Continues Southwest Florida Expansion
What began as a small roadside produce operation more than two decades ago has grown into one of the Sarasota-Manatee…
Whataburger Plans New Palmetto Location as Tampa Bay Expansion Continues
Whataburger is continuing its return to the Tampa Bay market, with the Texas-based burger chain planning a new restaurant in…
Chef & The Baker Expands with Second Tampa Location in West River
Tampa’s rapidly changing West River district is adding another local food and beverage concept, as Chef & The Baker prepares…
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Plans Major Expansion into Southwest Florida
Another nationally recognized restaurant brand is targeting Florida’s Gulf Coast for expansion, with Grimaldi’s Pizzeria planning multiple new locations across…
Looking forward to attending the Tampa Bay Retail Alliance luncheon on September 17: Repositioning for Profit: Shopping Center Strategies.
I’ll be attending with oWest Bird Plaza in Miami and Pablo Plaza in Jacksonville Beach Show What Retail Repositioning Really…
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…
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.…
Tommy’s Chophouse Opens as Ybor City Enters a New Era of Growth
Ybor City’s transformation continues with the opening of another high-profile restaurant inside one of the neighborhood’s historic buildings. Tommy’s Chophouse…
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…
