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The Fresh Roasts of Belleair Coffee Spread Throughout Tampa Area

Almost a decade after opening its first cafe in Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Belleair Coffee Co. recently launched its spacious second location in Largo. Cafe tables and velvet-lined chairs...

2025.09.11

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The Fresh Roasts of Belleair Coffee Spread Throughout Tampa Area

Almost a decade after opening its first cafe in Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Belleair Coffee Co. recently launched its spacious second location in Largo. Cafe tables and velvet-lined chairs...

2025.09.11

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Address Coffee Speaks to Quality With Multiroaster Bar in NE Florida

A new cafe and bar concept is making a permanent home in St. Augustine, Florida, with a multiroaster coffee program under the name Address Coffee leading the way by day. ...

2025.01.14

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Bigface Coffee’s First Cafe is a Retail Odyssey in Miami

Bigface Coffee, the high-end specialty coffee brand created by NBA star Jimmy Butler, opened its first brick-and-mortar cafe in Miami this month. Looking like a retro futuristic space station, the...

2024.12.14

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Qargo Coffee Owners Charged with Rare Franchise Rule Violation

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week accused the owners of the Miami-based coffee franchise Qargo Coffee of violating a rarely cited franchise law while racking up $1.25...

2024.10.23

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Help Small Coffee Businesses Devastated by Helene

Scores of coffee businesses throughout the Southeastern United States are reeling following flooding and human tragedies associated with the storm Helene. DCN is not aware of any wide-scale disaster relief...

2024.10.03

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Central Florida Roaster Otus Coffee Acquired by Jeff’s Bagel Run

Fast-growing Central Florida bagel cafe chain Jeff’s Bagel Run recently acquired its longtime coffee supplier, Otus Coffee. Otus Co-Founders Glen and Jaclyn Turchin declined to disclose the financial terms of...

2024.07.24

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Comics On Coffee Wraps Roasts with Comic Book Heroes

Faster than a turbo shot, stronger than 250 TDS, able to fill tall orders in a single batch, it’s Comics On Coffee! The Fort Myers, Florida-based specialty coffee roasting company...

2024.05.23

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With Donuts, Take Two Coffee Doubles the Joy in Fort Myers

Now offering dual delights in Southwest Florida is Take Two Coffee, a specialty coffee roasting and baking company founded by a pair of influential coffee pros. Caleb MacPherson and Hunter...

2024.05.22

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Look Alive Coffee Springs to Life in St. Petersburg, Florida

Heads up, coffee drinkers in St. Petersburg, Florida: A new roasting company called Look Alive Coffee is kicking out fresh roasts with a dash of surf and punk attitude. Founded...

2024.03.18

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