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New restaurants · 112 spots

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

Lynn HavenWR

Likely openConfirmed

Wild Root

826 Florida Ave, Ste B · Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Spotted 41 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 21 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 18 seats

Restaurant plan review · Sep 25 · Plans approved · new construction

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Mexico BeachT

Likely openConfirmed

Toucan's

719 Hwy 98 · Mexico Beach, FL 32456

Spotted 22 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

Restaurant license · Oct 8 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 450 seats

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Mary EstherWS

Changing handsConfirmed

Woodys Southern Grill

2540 Us-98 W · Mary Esther, FL 32569

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 20 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Oct 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama CitySB

Changing handsConfirmed

Saltwater Billiards

3955 E Hwy 98 · Panama City, FL 32401

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 15 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Oct 15 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Santa Rosa BeachCE

Changing handsConfirmed

Chanticleer Eatery

55 Clayton Ln · Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 13 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Oct 13 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama City BeachPW

Just openedConfirmed

Pit At the Wharf

9860 S Thomas Dr Retail, Ste 9 · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Spotted 21 days before opening

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 8 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Feb 26 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 41 seats

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Panama City BeachMW

Just openedConfirmed

Marsh At the Wharf

9860 S Thomas Dr, Ste 10 · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 8 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Mar 3 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

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Miramar BeachMS

Changing handsConfirmed

Maple Street Biscuit Company

9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy W · Miramar Beach, FL 32550

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Aug 24 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachSS

Just openedConfirmed

Smalls Sliders

822 Beal Pkwy · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 7 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Dec 3 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 44 seats

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DestinS

Changing handsConfirmed

The Stillery

15015 Emerald Coast Pkwy · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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Panama CityBS

Changing handsConfirmed

Blazin' Soy

2900 E 5 St · Panama City, FL 32401

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 1 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Mar 3 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Inlet BeachIA

Just openedConfirmed

Indaco Alys Beach

40 Mark Twain Ln · Inlet Beach, FL 32461

Spotted 50 days before opening

Open now.

Inspection · Sep 28 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Jun 11 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 162 seats

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Panama CitySL

Likely openConfirmed

Sugar Lab Pcb

200 Navy Blvd · Panama City, FL 32408

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 28 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 10 seats

Inspection · Sep 28 · Opening inspection by the state

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DestinBL

Changing handsConfirmed

Blue Lagoon Beach Club

4201 Indian Beyou Trail · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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DestinE

Changing handsConfirmed

Empanola

4618 Opa Locka Ln, Ste B · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 22 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Dec 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachBC

Changing handsConfirmed

Berries & Cream

119 A Racetrack Rd Ne · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 10 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Jun 24 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

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DestinC

Changing handsConfirmed

850 Concessions

1209 Airport Rd, Ste 11 · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 10 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Miramir BeachMP

Changing handsConfirmed

The Melting Pot of Destin

11394 Us Hwy 98 W · Miramir Beach, FL 32550

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 10 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinSF

Changing handsConfirmed

Shake's Frozen Custard of Destin

1065 Hwy 98 E · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 1 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Panama CityBA

Changing handsConfirmed

Basil Asian Cuisine

1001 Beck Ave · Panama City, FL 32401

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 31 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Aug 24 · Opening inspection by the state

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Panama City BeachFB

Changing handsConfirmed

Frank Brown Pool Concessions

16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy · Panama City Beach, FL 32413

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 27 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Miramar BeachCV

Changing handsFiled

Cote de Vinci

158 Sandestin Blvd N · Miramar Beach, FL 32550

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Oct 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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CrestviewSP

Permit filedFiled

Side Porch

1296 N Ferdon Blvd · Crestview, FL 32507

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 20 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Defuniak SpringsRE

Permit filedFiled

Ruth's Eats

17750 Hwy 285 · Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 20 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Panama CityT

Permit filedFiled

Techspresso

1013 Transmitter Rd · Panama City, FL 32401

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 19 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 29 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Panama CitySB

Likely openFiled

Saltwater Billiaards

3955 East Business Highway 98 · Panama City, FL 32401

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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Panama CityLM

Permit filedFiled

Latin Moments

748 W 15 St, Ste B · Panama City, FL 32401

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 16 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 16 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Panama City

Permit filedFiled

Wingstop

15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Ste 420 · Panama City, FL 32413

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 16 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Fort Walton BeachHI

Permit filedFiled

Hightide Island Express

1205 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 12 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Santa Rosa BeachBR

Permit filedFiled

Beverage Retail Group

56 Gordonia Way, Ste 100 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 7 · Plans approved · new construction

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

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CallawayMR

Likely openFiled

Mi Ranchito Tienda & Takeria

5317 Hwy 22 · Callaway, FL 32404

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Liquor license issued · beer

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ShalimarTS

Permit filedFiled

Totally Smashed

1103 Eglin Pkwy · Shalimar, FL 32579

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 6 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Panama City BeachBH

Likely openFiled

Beach House

10997 Front Beach Rd · Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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FreeportSA

Likely openFiled

Static Age Pinball Arcade

1245 Old Jolly, Ste Road · Freeport, FL 32439

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 29 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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CrestviewH

Changing handsFiled

Hub

346 W James Lee Blvd · Crestview, FL 32536

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 21 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachIF

Changing handsFiled

Istanbul Foodlovers

550 Mary Esther Cutoff, Ste 13 14 · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Panama City BeachBM

Changing handsConfirmed

Big Mamas Pcb

10071 Hutchison Blvd · Panama City Beach, FL 32407

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 20 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinST

Permit filedConfirmed

Stone's Throw

838 Airport Rd · Destin, FL 32541

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 18 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Destin

Changing handsConfirmed

Arby's

4600 Opa-locka Ln · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 6 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Fort Walton BeachAD

Changing handsConfirmed

2a Diner

334 Eglin Pkwy Ne · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 5 · Liquor license revoked · full liquor

Liquor license · Jul 14 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Panama CityCB

Changing handsConfirmed

Courtyard by Marriott Panama City

905 E 23 Pl · Panama City, FL 32405

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jul 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Jul 21 · Opening inspection by the state

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NicevilleBW

Changing handsConfirmed

Best Western Niceville Destin

4577 E Hwy 20 · Niceville, FL 32578

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 14 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinL

Changing handsConfirmed

Locohana

115 Palmetto St · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 24 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Jun 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama City BeachBB

Changing handsConfirmed

Bluegreens Bayside Resort & Spa (tides/champagne Lady)

4114 Jan Cooley Dr · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 24 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Liquor license · Jun 2 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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Santa Rosa BeachCC

Changing handsConfirmed

Caribe & Crumb

118 Spires Lane A1 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 16 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Liquor license · Apr 15 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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Fort Walton BeachPE

Changing handsConfirmed

Pineapple Express Hawaiian Grill

302 Racetrack Rd Nw · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 4 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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

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Panama City BeachRH

Changing handsConfirmed

Rc Hospitality Solutions Mbr Market

10901 Front Beach Rd · Panama City Beach, FL 32407

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Dec 2 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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Fort Walton BeachSN

Changing handsConfirmed

Suds N Cinema

174 Miracle Strip Pkwy · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 29 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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DestinBS

Changing handsConfirmed

Beachside Social

2996 Scenic Hwy 98 · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 13 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · May 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinP

Changing handsConfirmed

Pandora's

56 Harbor Blvd · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Restaurant license · Apr 30 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinOS

Changing handsConfirmed

Outcast Seafood Destin

34761 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 104 · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Mar 18 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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CrestviewJR

Changing handsConfirmed

Jay Rick

1296 N Ferdon Blvd · Crestview, FL 32536

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 24 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Nov 24 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama City BeachSG

Changing handsConfirmed

Ssa - Gulf Crest Condominiums

8715 Surf Dr · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Apr 17 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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

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DestinCI

Changing handsConfirmed

Ciao Italia Bistro

16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 114 · Destin, FL 32541

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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FountainJ

Changing handsConfirmed

Joysticks

12337 Harrington Rd · Fountain, FL 32438

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 3 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Nov 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton Beach

Changing handsConfirmed

First Watch

547 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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Panama City BeachEV

Changing handsConfirmed

Emerald View Vacations

8817 Thomas Dr · Panama City Beach, FL 32408

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Mar 18 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Mar 17 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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DestinBD

Changing handsConfirmed

Blue Dunes Grill

9011 E Hwy 98 · Destin, FL 32550

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Feb 23 · Plans approved · remodel

Restaurant plan review · Feb 20 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · remodel

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Panama City BeachSS

Changing handsConfirmed

Sugar Sand Tiki

11807 Front Beach Road · Panama City Beach, FL 32407

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jan 23 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Jan 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton BeachJF

Permit filedFiled

Jenny's Filipino Cuisine

202 Jonquil Ave Nw · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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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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