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New bars & lounges in Lakeland

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

New bars & lounges · 18 spots

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

DavenportTR

Just openedConfirmed

Tequila Real Mexican Bar & Grill

400 Legacy Village Dr, Ste 101 · Davenport, FL 33896

Spotted 217 days before opening

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 22 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Jun 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 157 seats

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Winter HavenCT

Just openedConfirmed

Cypress Tavern

5999 Dundee Rd, Ste 700 · Winter Haven, FL 33884

Spotted 51 days before opening

Open now.

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

Restaurant license · Jul 9 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 40 seats

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LakelandLL

Likely openConfirmed

Lucky 7 Lounge & Latin Bistro

3120 S Florida Ave, Ste 101 · Lakeland, FL 33803

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 24 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 107 seats

Inspection · Sep 24 · Opening inspection by the state

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AuburndaleAI

Changing handsConfirmed

Aroma Indian Bar and Grill

330 Denton Ave · Auburndale, FL 33823

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Sep 18 · Opening inspection by the state

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MulberryGT

Changing handsConfirmed

Golden Tide Seafood Bar

2020 Shepherd Rd · Mulberry, FL 33860

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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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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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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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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AuburndaleOW

Changing handsConfirmed

Obscure Wine Company

117 E Lake Ave, Ste B · Auburndale, FL 33823

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Lakeland

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

4835 Florida Ave S · Lakeland, FL 33813

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 9 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Winter Haven

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

201 Cypress Garden Blvd · Winter Haven, FL 33880

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Davenport

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

200 Ambersweet Way · Davenport, FL 33897

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Winter HavenFL

Changing handsFiled

Fully Loaded Bar and Grill

380 Avenue C Sw · Winter Haven, FL 33880

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Haines CityEL

Changing handsFiled

Empire Lounge

21 6th Street N · Haines City, FL 33844

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Apr 14 · 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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DavenportDB

Changing handsFiled

Drinking Bar & Restaurants

150 California Blvd · Davenport, FL 33897

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Babson ParkSB

Changing handsFiled

Sand Bar Pizza and Music

1475 N Scenic Hwy · Babson Park, FL 33827

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Champions GateFC

Changing handsFiled

Family Cuisine Bar & Grill

1395 Tuscana Ln · Champions Gate, FL 33896

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Dec 23 · 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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