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A American Container earns WBENC women-owned certification
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A American Container has been nationally certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC Florida, a WBENC regional partner, giving the Tampa Bay container company access to more corporate and government supplier-diversity opportunities.
Last Rep starts Texas distribution of hemp recovery drinks
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Last Rep is moving its hemp-derived THC and CBG athletic recovery beverages into Texas, its first major expansion beyond Florida.
La Birra Bar marks 25 years with Burger Bash wins and Dubai title
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La Birra Bar is celebrating 25 years after growing from a family café in Buenos Aires into a burger brand with six South Florida locations and international recognition.
Star Burger opens first Miami location with ranch-raised beef
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Star Burger has opened its flagship restaurant in Miami on Tamiami Trail, bringing the Estrella family’s Texas ranch-to-table smashburgers to South Florida.
The Pickled Beet launches summer 2026 private aviation menu
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The Pickled Beet has unveiled its Summer Private Aviation Menu for 2026, aimed at luxury travelers flying out of South Florida.
Rainbow launches standalone liability coverage for hospitality accounts
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Rainbow has introduced a liability-only excess and surplus product for restaurants and other food and beverage businesses in more than 20 states.
Love Hibachi expands interactive mobile hibachi service to 3,000+ U.S. cities
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Love Hibachi is spotlighting demand for mobile hibachi as hosts look for catering that doubles as entertainment for private parties and corporate events.
Surface care brands face pressure to drop petroleum ingredients
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Consumers are scrutinizing surface care products more closely as concerns grow over petroleum distillates, synthetic silicones and harsh solvents.
Influential Women spotlights dietitian Jennie Merritt
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Influential Women is featuring Jennie Merritt, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., a Bradenton-based registered dietitian nutritionist with nearly 30 years of experience in long-term care and older adult nutrition.
The 100 Proof launches shared sales model for independent spirits brands
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The No Sleep Beverage team has launched The 100 Proof, a shared sales agency that gives independent spirits brands in-market sales support without the cost of a full in-house team.
Poké House outlines 5 traits it says define durable franchise success
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Poké House has released new guidance for prospective franchisees on the traits that separate durable franchise systems from trend-driven ones as franchise investment activity continues amid economic uncertainty.
Wonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque in Branded exit
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Branded Hospitality said Wonder has acquired Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque, marking another portfolio exit for the investment and media platform.
Sundial Beach Resort plans Shell Lover's Weekend on Sanibel Island
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa will host a Shell Lover’s Weekend Nov. 5-8 on Sanibel Island, pairing expert-led shelling activities with boat trips, crafting and social events.
Brown sugar market forecast to reach $11.15B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global brown sugar market will rise from $5.24 billion in 2026 to $11.15 billion by 2035, driven by bakery demand, specialty beverages, premium products and foodservice expansion.
Williams Electric launches resiliency campaign for storm prep
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Williams Electric Service & Generators has launched a 2026 community resiliency campaign to help homes and businesses across South Georgia and North Florida prepare for storm-related outages.
Dr. J. David Holcomb marks 25 years of facial plastic surgery in Sarasota
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Holcomb–Kreithen Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is celebrating Dr. J. David Holcomb’s 25 years practicing in Sarasota, highlighting his work in rhinoplasty, facelift surgery and aesthetic technology.
Eat Richly opens beta with six-ingredient AI meal planning
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Eat Richly has launched beta access to an AI meal planning platform that builds recipes from a fridge photo or selected ingredients, with every dish capped at six ingredients.
Graffeo Coffee is giving away a Ferrari 308 with a built-in espresso machine
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Graffeo Coffee has launched a sweepstakes to rehome a 1984 Ferrari 308 fitted with a La Pavoni lever espresso machine in the trunk, plus a lifetime supply of coffee.
MEDASE Cocktails lands in all 15 Healthy Edge stores
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MEDASE Cocktails is expanding into every Healthy Edge Retail Group location this month, adding distribution across 15 stores in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Florida.
Dr. Sam Prince launches first Zam’s in Pensacola
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Zambrero founder Dr. Sam Prince is opening the first Zam’s restaurant in Pensacola, Florida, with a soft opening July 15 and grand opening events planned through July. The new concept brings his Plate 4 Plate giving model and a broader, globally…
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