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…
A New Walmart Neighborhood Market is Coming to Palmetto
Palmetto, FL – August 2025 – Big news for local shoppers: a brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market is headed to Palmetto.…
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…
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…
Kitchen Social is Coming to UTC in 2026 — and the Open-Air Deck Keeps the Social Vibe Going
Sarasota, FL — Kitchen Social will make its Florida debut at 257 N. Cattlemen Road in the West District at…
Jack in the Box Sets Orlando Launch by End of 2025: First Florida Locations Confirmed
Jack in the Box is Ready To Pop Up in Orlando Orlando, FL – August 2025 – Beloved West Coast…
Starbucks to Discontinue Pickup-Only Stores: What It Means for the Future of On-the-Go Coffee
In August 2025, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced it will officially phase out its pickup-only store format—a model born during…
Lunch on the Manatee River: MILA’s on the Manatee
If you’re like me and crave authentic experiences that echo Florida’s past, there’s no better place in Palmetto than the…
