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What’s coming to Bartow

10 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

2coming soon

4recently opened

4changing hands

Coming soon · 2 spots

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

BartowSS

Permit filedConfirmed

Sonny’s Bbq #106

595 N Broadway Ave · Bartow, FL 33830

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 5 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 21 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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BartowTT

Permit filedFiled

Tongue Tinglin Meats

7400 Fl-60 · Bartow, FL 33830

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Mar 27 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Recently opened · 4 spots

BartowFN

Likely openConfirmed

Flavor Nation

1105 Us 17 S, Ste D · Bartow, FL 33830

Spotted 65 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 8 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 12 seats

Inspection · Oct 8 · Opening inspection by the state

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BartowGK

Likely openConfirmed

Gin Khao

750 W Main St · Bartow, FL 33830

Spotted 200 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 7 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 17 seats

Inspection · Oct 7 · Opening inspection by the state

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BartowOC

Likely openFiled

Oak City Cigars

320 E Summerlin St · Bartow, FL 33830

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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BartowCR

Likely openFiled

Cadillac Ranch

1725 Us Hwy 17 N · Bartow, FL 33830

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 23 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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Changing hands · 4 spots

BartowSM

Changing handsConfirmed

Sabor Mexicano El Potrillo

890 W Main St · Bartow, FL 33830

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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Bartow

Changing handsConfirmed

Wingstop

304 E Van Fleet Dr · Bartow, FL 33830

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 4 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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BartowWL

Changing handsConfirmed

Wine Library

165 S Central Ave · Bartow, FL 33830

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Aug 13 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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BartowEC

Changing handsFiled

Essential Catering Solutions

255 N Broadway Ave · Bartow, FL 33830

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Bartow 33830

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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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