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What’s coming to Lakeland

ZIP 33809 · 9 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

9changing hands

Changing hands · 9 spots

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

LakelandSB

Changing handsConfirmed

Sonnys Bbq

3611 Us 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

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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Lakeland

Changing handsConfirmed

Twin Peaks

3901 Us Hwy 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 19 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Inspection · Aug 13 · Opening inspection by the state

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Lakeland

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

230 Arteva Dr · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Aug 3 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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LakelandRT

Changing handsConfirmed

Red Top Pit Stop

12160 Us Hwy 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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Lakeland

Changing handsFiled

Firehouse Subs

4141 Us Highway 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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LakelandCL

Changing handsConfirmed

Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall

3800 Us Hwy 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Feb 26 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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LakelandJF

Changing handsFiled

Jones Foods

3509 Us Hwy 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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LakelandHI

Changing handsFiled

Hampton Inn

4420 N Socrum Loop Rd · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Lakeland

Changing handsFiled

Arby's

3770 Us Hwy 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33809

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Dec 17 · 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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