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FL-Based Tropicana Creates First Cereal For Orange Juice

Orange juice on cereal? Yeah, Tropicana hopes to make it a thing and create what it calls an "unforgettable breakfast experience."

Business News: Tiger Woods’ PopStroke Golf, Dollar General TikTok

Check out the latest Tampa Bay area business news: new Lakewood Ranch candy shop, Bradenton record store celebrates anniversary.

Jerk Dog Records Celebrates 8 Years Of Selling Vinyl In Bradenton

Bradenton’s Jerk Dog Records, located in the Village of the Arts, will celebrate Record Store Day and its eighth anniversary on Saturday.

Suitcase Sweets Sells Candy From Around The World In Lakewood Ranch

An Ohio couple moved to Manatee County and opened an international candy shop along Main Street in Lakewood Ranch in February.

Safe Children Coalition holds annual conference

The 11th annual event brings together child welfare experts and practitioners to celebrate their important work, and learn from each other

Business News: 2D Café, Rumble Funding, Westfield Brandon Mall Sale

Check out the latest Tampa Bay area business news: 2D Café opens in St. Petersburg, Sarasota County pulls incentive grant for Rumble.

Goodwill Manasota releases 2021 impact numbers

Statistics show nonprofit’s economic, employment, environmental and educational impact on four-county service area exceeds $91 million

The Otto Group Expands

The firm invests in growth and client service with new appointments to key business development, marketing, and client experience roles

Goodwill Manasota announces 2022-2023 board of directors

Board composed of local community leaders and business owners to support Goodwill’s mission, guide strategy and operations, increase impact

Rising Gas Prices Impact Sarasota, Bradenton Businesses

As gas prices continue to rise across the U.S., businesses in the Sarasota and Bradenton areas are impacted by the record fuel costs.

Business News: St. Pete Tech Incubator, Hotel Plans Withdrawn

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Indiana craft brewery opening a FL location, new affordable housing complex has a long waiting list.

Bank of Tampa Expands Into Manatee County With New Office

With a new Lakewood Ranch banking office planned, the Bank of Tampa moves into Manatee County for the first time.

Goodwill Manasota leader elected to statewide recycling board

Goodwill president Donn Githens elected secretary of the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation board

Goodwill Manasota awarded three-year CARF Accreditation

Nonprofit recognized for its employment and career services, work on behalf of veterans, strength of leadership, and financial stability

Business News: Publix Heiress Dies, New Brewery Thriving

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: AutoNation campaign raises funds for cancer patients, grant supports diversity, tech companies.

Business News: Llamas And Beer, Florida Tourism, Holiday Gifts

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Tampa-based app connects small businesses with shoppers, new inflatable boat shop opens, new eateries

Local financial advisors selected as Five Star Wealth Managers

Michael DeMassa and Timothy Videnka of Forza Wealth Management recognized for commitment to clients, credentials, and quality of practice

First Watch Raises $195.8M During Initial Public Stock Offering

Bradenton-based First Watch Restaurant Group sold nearly 11 million shares of its common stock during its initial public stock offering.

Manatee Small Business Of The Year Nominees Announced

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce published a list of finalists for the 41st Annual Small Business Of The Year Awards

Bradenton Walmart Temporarily Closes For Cleaning, Sanitation

The Walmart on East State Road 64 closed for deep cleaning because of a surge in COVID-19 cases in the region. It will reopen Thursday.

B’Towne Coffee Co. Closing After 17 Years On Old Main Street

This popular downtown Bradenton restaurant, which has operated for 17 years on Old Main Street, will close for good Saturday.

Business News: Pet Sale Ban Approved, Free Business Grants

Other Tampa Bay-area business news: Home Depot builds furniture for homeless veterans, retailers require masks, high-density housing protest

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Florida: See The List

Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.

PepsiCo To Sell Tropicana, Other Juice Brands In $3.3B Deal

PepsiCo Inc. is selling Bradenton-based Tropicana brand, as well as Naked and other juice brands, to PAI Partners.

Didn’t Get The Vaccine? ‘Refrain From Visiting,’ Restaurant Says

Beach Bistro's owners are asking all patrons to get vaccinated before dining at the Anna Maria Island restaurant.

Bradenton Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Bradenton area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Bradenton Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 598,506 Florida businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Bradenton.

Business News: Stanley Cup At Dive Bar, First Watch Opens New HQ

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Grow Financial offers free items at select eateries, Beans & Barlour makes world record attempt.

Egg-Cracking Ceremony Opens First Watch’s New Bradenton HQ

First Watch, a national chain of brunch concept restaurants, opened its new corporate headquarters in the University Town Center area.

Business News: Kroger Grocery Delivery, Hollywood Stuntman

In other Tampa Bay-area business news: Amazon opens Manatee County delivery center, tiny home donated for Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser.

Amazon Delivery Center To Open In Southern Manatee County

Online retail giant Amazon will open a more than 200,000-square-foot delivery center on Tallevast Road by the holiday season.

Goodwill announces new Philanthropic Advisory Council

Visionary leaders will assist in ensuring sustainability, bringing new friends to support the mission for area nonprofit organization

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice To Open Bradenton Store

The Orlando-based Italian ice chain will open the doors to its newest store on Manatee Avenue W. in Bradenton June 22.

Enhance Leadership Skills with SCF’s Virtual Workshop

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host a virtual workshop to enable leadership professionals to refine their skills.

Del Taco's Florida Future Expansion Plans Include Bradenton

The California-based Mexican fast-food chain has partnered with FreshMex FL LLC and will bring at least seven area restaurants.

Conn's HomePlus Debuts Cortez Plaza Showroom In Bradenton

The grand opening celebration will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, offering free $100 gift cards to the first 100 people in line.

Business News: Kforce Downsizes In Tampa, Piney Point Lawsuit

In other Tampa Bay business news: Sarasota firm oversees Arizona’s election audit, Tampa International Airport celebrates 50 years.

Leadership Professionals Improve Skills with SCF’s Virtual Class

SCF will host a virtual workshop to help leadership professionals improve their skills on Friday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., via Zoom.

SCF Offers Accelerated HR Management Certificate in Suncoast

Small businesses in the Suncoast region without a formal Human Resources (HR) department can take advantage of SCF HR Management Certificate