The Coffee Wars Heat Up: 7 Brew Drive-Thru Opens in Lakewood Ranch
By Joseph Maguire, Editor-in-Chief — Extended Reach FloridaLakewood Ranch, FL — October 21, 2025 Just when you thought Lakewood Ranch…
Target’ Upcoming 149,000-Sq. Ft. SuperStore in Winter Haven: A Regional Signal with Local Impacts
Winter Haven, FL — The forthcoming Target superstore at U.S. Highway 17 / 3rd Street SW & Avenue R SW,…
Waterfront Investment & Retail Opportunities at the Marriott Palmetto Resort & Spa
Ideally situated along the scenic Manatee River, the Marriott Palmetto Resort & Spa stands as the centerpiece of Southwest Florida’s…
Wesley Chapel Welcomes a Retail Giant: The New 148,500-Sq. Ft. Target at The Grove
Later this month, Pasco County will see one of its most ambitious retail projects come to life as Target opens…
ALDI Opens New Milton, FL Store: Grand Opening, Gift Cards & Local Impact
Milton, Florida, is welcoming a new ALDI location, marking another step in the grocery chain’s continued expansion across the Sunshine…
Aldi’s Florida Expansion: A Big Shift for Grocery Shoppers
By Paul Rutledge Florida’s grocery landscape is changing fast, and one of the biggest players driving that change is Aldi.…
Tommy Bahama Returns to St. Armands Circle with a Grand Opening on September 24th
For many Sarasota locals, Tommy Bahama at St. Armands Circle was more than just a restaurant—it was a place where…
RaceTrac Acquires Potbelly, Expands Convenience Store–Restaurant Hybrid Model
ATLANTA — Convenience store operator RaceTrac has acquired Potbelly Sandwich Works, the Chicago-based fast-casual chain with more than 400 locations…
Allswell Sarasota Brings Prohibition-Era Charm to Waterside Place
Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch has welcomed its newest dining destination — AllsWell Sarasota, a restaurant and bar blending a…
A Fresh Brew Coming to Main Street: Eleanor’s Coffee and Cakes
Main Street in Palmetto is about to get a flavorful new chapter. What was once a local bank at 449…
From Buckets to Burrito Bowls: Chipotle Drive-Thru Moves Into Largo
Largo, FL – August 2025 – Big changes are happening just minutes from Indian Rocks Beach. The old KFC at…
Mademoiselle Paris Expands to Gulfport — A Well-Deserved Next Chapter for Sarasota’s French Bakery
By Extended Reach Florida Staff Sarasota’s beloved Mademoiselle Paris is heading across the bay: the French bakery and café plans…
