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New bars & lounges in Destin & Panama City

23 bars & lounges coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New bars & lounges · 23 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

Panama City BeachBB

Likely openConfirmed

Between Brewery

483 N Richard Jackson Blvd · Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Spotted 158 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 16 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 100 seats

Inspection · Oct 16 · Opening inspection by the state

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Panama CitySR

Likely openConfirmed

Siren Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

474 Harrison Ave · Panama City, FL 32401

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 2 · Plans approved · new construction

Liquor license · Sep 22 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Panama City BeachPC

Likely openConfirmed

Panama City Beach Winery

8730 Thomas Dr, Ste 1103b · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 24 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 27 seats

Inspection · Sep 24 · Opening inspection by the state

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Panama CityGO

Changing handsConfirmed

Grace Omalleys Irish Tavern

461 Harrison Avenue · Panama City, FL 32401

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 9 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Inspection · Aug 4 · Opening inspection by the state

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Miramar BeachSB

Permit filedFiled

Shades Bar & Grill

8670 W Us Hwy 98 · Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 13 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 17 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Panama CityVP

Permit filedFiled

Vault Package & Lounge

2621 E 5 St · Panama City, FL 32401

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 1 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Panama City BeachBB

Permit filedFiled

Beignets & Brew

24200 Panama City Beach Pkwy · Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 24 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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NicevilleST

Changing handsConfirmed

Social Taco Mexican Grill & Bar

4550 E Hwy 20, Ste D · Niceville, FL 32578

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 20 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Jun 26 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Callaway

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

600 N Tyndall Pkwy · Callaway, FL 32404

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 7 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Jun 29 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachSO

Changing handsConfirmed

Sams Oyster Bar and Grill

184 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · May 20 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · May 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachFB

Changing handsConfirmed

Fokker's Bar & Grille

215 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Ste 1 · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · May 5 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Apr 1 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachAP

Changing handsConfirmed

Aces Pub

158 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ste B · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · May 4 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Restaurant license · Apr 29 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama City BeachBB

Changing handsConfirmed

Bird & Brew Co

100 Pier Park Dr, Ste 130 · Panama City Beach, FL 32413

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Feb 4 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Liquor license · Jan 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Panama City BeachRI

Changing handsConfirmed

Runaway Island Bar and Grill

14521 Front Beach Rd · Panama City Beach, FL 32413

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Dec 17 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Nov 4 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Mexico BeachFC

Changing handsFiled

Forgotten Coast Brewing Company

4101 Hwy 98 · Mexico Beach, FL 32456

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · May 12 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachRD

Changing handsFiled

Red Dot Cevichery and Oyster Bar

125 Eglin Parkway Se · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Mar 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

Restaurant license · Mar 9 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinJS

Changing handsFiled

Joe Schmo's Beach Bar and Grill

1040 Hwy 98 E · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Mar 19 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Santa Rosa BeachPC

Changing handsFiled

Props Craft Brewery

2602 Hwy 98 Units 2100, 2101, 2102 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Mar 18 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama CityGO

Permit filedFiled

Gene's Oyster Bar

302 Sherman Ave · Panama City, FL 32401

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Mar 6 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jan 8 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Port St JoeLP

Changing handsFiled

Longbill's Pub & Grub

7650 Cape San Blas Rd · Port St Joe, FL 32456

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Feb 27 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinFF

Changing handsFiled

Formula Fresh Superfood Bar

4307 Legendary Dr D134 · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Feb 25 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama City BeachNB

Permit filedFiled

Neon Bar 72

4701, Ste Point Rd · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Jan 23 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Dec 11 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Fort Walton BeachBT

Changing handsFiled

La Bendita Taco Bar

226 Racetrack Rd Ne · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Oct 28 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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