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What’s coming to Lake Wales

10 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

3coming soon

2recently opened

5changing hands

Coming soon · 3 spots

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

Lake Wales

Permit filedFiled

Wingstop

1322 State Rd 60 · Lake Wales, FL 33853

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

Restaurant plan review · Aug 28 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Lake WalesFP

Permit filedFiled

Fresh Pasta Etc

1 N Scenic Hwy, Ste 101 & 103 · Lake Wales, FL 33853

Plans and permits are on file for this Italian restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 17 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 3 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Lake WalesTM

Permit filedFiled

Taco Mix

3502 Mountain Lake Cut Off Rd · Lake Wales, FL 33859

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Jul 23 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Recently opened · 2 spots

Lake WalesWE

Likely openFiled

Waters Edge of Lake Wales

10 W Grove St · Lake Wales, FL 33853

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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Lake WalesPP

Just openedConfirmed

Pica Pollo Boricua

1700 State Rd 60 · Lake Wales, FL 33859

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

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

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Changing hands · 5 spots

Lake WalesDP

Changing handsConfirmed

Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar

253 E Stuart · Lake Wales, FL 33853

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Aug 24 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Lake WalesMO

Changing handsFiled

McGowin's on Park

247 E Park Ave · Lake Wales, FL 33853

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Lake Wales

Changing handsFiled

Burger King

100 Sr 60 E · Lake Wales, FL 33853

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Lake WalesPD

Changing handsFiled

Payless Dining and Bar

16905 Us Hwy 27 · Lake Wales, FL 33859

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Lake WalesC

Changing handsFiled

La Chilanguita

224 S 1 St · Lake Wales, FL 33853

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Lake Wales 33853

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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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