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 Genius Hiding in Sam’s Club’s New Logo
Everyone’s covering the Sam’s Club rebrand as a Gen Z makeover: brighter blue, lowercase wordmark, a Ted Lasso ad, self-checkout…
UGA Growth and 3.2% Retail Vacancy Put Athens Commercial Real Estate on Investors’ Radar
New mixed-use development, limited retail construction and the economic power of the University of Georgia are creating opportunities for commercial…
New Walmart Supercenter to Anchor Major Retail Development in St. Cloud
The roughly 187,000-square-foot store is planned along U.S. 192 east of Narcoossee Road, where rapid residential growth is reshaping eastern…
Rocky on Real Estate: Sniffing Out Summer Momentum at the Palmetto Marriott
PALMETTO, FL — Summer 2026 — Woof. Rocky here, back for another installment of Rocky on Real Estate, and this…
Trader Joe’s Confirms Highly Anticipated Sarasota Store
Trader Joe’s is officially moving forward with plans for a new store in Sarasota, adding another location to its growing…
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,…
Massive Buc-ee’s Coming to Macon Corridor — What It Means for Growth
Macon, GA – A massive Buc-ee’s travel center is coming near Macon, Georgia—and it’s already being called one of the…
Wing It On! Targets Tampa for Mid-2026 Opening as Florida’s Chicken Battle Stays Fiercely Competitive
Tampa Bay, Florida – Florida’s chicken wars are not slowing down, and Tampa is about to get another contender. Wing…
Kitchen Social Opens Strong at UTC as Early Reviews Praise Food, Service, and Atmosphere
SARASOTA, Fla. — Kitchen Social appears to be off to a strong start at University Town Center, with its grand…
