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New restaurants in Lakeland

99 restaurants coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses. Page 1 of 2.

New restaurants · 99 spots

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

DavenportHG

Likely openConfirmed

Highlands Golf - Cabanas

500 Highlands Reserve Blvd · Davenport, FL 33897

Spotted 106 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 22 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 135 seats

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

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MulberryDK

Changing handsConfirmed

Drop Kitchen

303 Nw 1 Ave · Mulberry, FL 33860

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Inspection · Aug 4 · Opening inspection by the state

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AuburndaleGB

Changing handsConfirmed

Garden Buffet Wang

314 Havendale Blvd · Auburndale, FL 33823

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 16 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Oct 16 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Winter Haven

Likely openConfirmed

Chick-fil-A

1070 Brookstone Rd · Winter Haven, FL 33881

Spotted 28 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 14 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 92 seats

Inspection · Oct 14 · Opening inspection by the state

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Davenport

Just openedConfirmed

CAVA

1339 Posner Blvd · Davenport, FL 33837

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 13 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Jun 12 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 34 seats

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LakelandJB

Changing handsConfirmed

The Juicy Boil

1515 Bartow Rd · Lakeland, FL 33801

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 13 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Oct 7 · Opening inspection by the state

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Winter HavenK

Just openedConfirmed

Kokomo's

322 4 St Nw · Winter Haven, FL 33881

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 12 · First routine inspection · open and operating

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

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Haines City

Likely openConfirmed

IHOP

37051 Us Hwy 27 N · Haines City, FL 33844

Spotted 156 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 9 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 148 seats

Inspection · Oct 9 · Opening inspection by the state

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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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Winter HavenNG

Changing handsConfirmed

Nook & Griddle

6370 Cypress Gardens Blvd · Winter Haven, FL 33884

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 7 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Oct 7 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Winter HavenC

Likely openConfirmed

Los Comales

3301 Rifle Range Rd · Winter Haven, FL 33880

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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Winter Haven

Just openedConfirmed

McDonald's

116 E 2 St · Winter Haven, FL 33880

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 2 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Nov 17 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 46 seats

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Winter HavenJD

Changing handsConfirmed

Jazzys Diner

3009 Us Hwy 92, Ste 6 · Winter Haven, FL 33881

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 1 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Polk CityCA

Changing handsConfirmed

Country Angels

122 Commonweatlh Ave · Polk City, FL 33868

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 1 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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DavenportJ

Changing handsConfirmed

El Jibareno

43360 Us Hwy 27 · Davenport, FL 33837

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 30 · Plans approved · remodel

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

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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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LakelandWL

Just openedConfirmed

Wingnutz Lakeland

1037 Dixieland Mall Ln · Lakeland, FL 33803

Spotted 48 days before opening

Open now.

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

Liquor license · Aug 7 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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Haines CityPF

Likely openConfirmed

Port 27 Fresh Bowl

30928 Us Hwy 27 N, Ste 9 · Haines City, FL 33844

Spotted 69 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 20 seats

Inspection · Sep 25 · Opening inspection by the state

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LakelandSF

Likely openConfirmed

Salem's Fresh Eats

101 E Memorial Blvd · Lakeland, FL 33801

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 48 seats

Inspection · Sep 25 · Opening inspection by the state

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DavenportT

Changing handsConfirmed

Tradewinds

400 Gran Bahama Blvd · Davenport, FL 33897

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Inspection · Sep 21 · First routine inspection · open and operating

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Winter Haven

Changing handsConfirmed

Popeyes

25 Sw 6 St · Winter Haven, FL 33881

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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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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Winter HavenHR

Changing handsConfirmed

Harborside Restaurant

2435 7th St Sw · Winter Haven, FL 33880

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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DavenportN

Changing handsConfirmed

Nest

200 Eagle Ridge Dr · Davenport, FL 33837

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Inspection · Jul 7 · Opening inspection by the state

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LakelandHI

Changing handsConfirmed

Hampton Inn & Suites

3630 Lakeside Village Blvd · Lakeland, FL 33803

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 25 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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AuburndaleBC

Permit filedConfirmed

Bebos Cajun Kitchen

117 E Lake Ave, Ste 101 · Auburndale, FL 33823

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 24 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 2 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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DundeeUC

Changing handsFiled

Upper Crust Dundee

219 E Main St, Ste B · Dundee, FL 33838

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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LakelandSP

Permit filedFiled

El Sazon Porcino

2009 George Jenkins Blvd · Lakeland, FL 33815

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 19 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Auburndale

Likely openFiled

Wingstop

383 Havendale Blvd · Auburndale, FL 33823

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 19 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

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Haines CityCW

Permit filedFiled

Como Welita

1100 Us Hwy 17-92 N · Haines City, FL 33844

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 17 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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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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Lakeland

Permit filedFiled

Wingstop

7368 Kathleen Rd · Lakeland, FL 33810

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 13 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 23 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Haines CityD

Permit filedFiled

Deliciosa

2093 S 30 St · Haines City, FL 33844

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 13 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Oct 2 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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LakelandCL

Changing handsFiled

Country Ladle

518 E Memorial Blvd · Lakeland, FL 33801

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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DavenportTP

Permit filedFiled

Taste Plug

44039 Us 27 · Davenport, FL 33897

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 30 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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LakelandVS

Permit filedFiled

Ventura Street Kitchen

5024 Lunn Rd · Lakeland, FL 33811

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 30 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Haines CityKJ

Permit filedFiled

Kay Jova

2255 Us Hwy 17-92 N · Haines City, FL 33844

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 30 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Haines CityPK

Permit filedFiled

Pepillo Kitchen

721 Hazelwood Ct · Haines City, FL 33844

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 29 · Restaurant plans filed with 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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Winter HavenRF

Permit filedFiled

Ruben's Fresh Grill

968 Summer Glen Dr · Winter Haven, FL 33880

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

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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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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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Haines CityPP

Changing handsConfirmed

The Proper Pie Company

520 Us Hwy 17-92 W · Haines City, FL 33844

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 5 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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LakelandPC

Changing handsConfirmed

Polk County Hockey Association

3395 W Memorial Blvd · Lakeland, FL 33815

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 30 · Liquor license revoked · full liquor

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

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LakelandP

Changing handsConfirmed

La Pinata

850 S Tennessee Ave · Lakeland, FL 33801

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 27 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 27 · 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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FrostproofSP

Changing handsConfirmed

Salty Parrot

3 N Scenic Hwy · Frostproof, FL 33843

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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Haines CityDP

Changing handsConfirmed

Diana's Palms & Pours

124 Kenny Blvd · Haines City, FL 33844

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Mar 11 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Liquor license · Mar 10 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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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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Haines City

Changing handsFiled

Popeyes

35988 Hwy 27 · Haines City, FL 33844

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Lakeland

Changing handsFiled

Popeyes

2550 Us Hwy 98 N · Lakeland, FL 33805

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Fort MeadeLK

Changing handsFiled

Lolitas Kitchen

400 S Charleston Ave · Fort Meade, FL 33841

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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LakelandEC

Changing handsFiled

Eagle Caribbean Restaurant

1323 Ariana · Lakeland, FL 33803

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Winter Haven

Changing handsFiled

Tijuana Flats

5935 Cypress Gardens Blvd · Winter Haven, FL 33884

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 26 · 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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Eagle LakeDG

Changing handsFiled

Daisy Garden 2

223 N 5 St · Eagle Lake, FL 33839

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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DundeeX

Changing handsFiled

Xurro

209 E Main St · Dundee, FL 33838

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 2 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Winter HavenTH

Changing handsFiled

Tipsy Hen

324 Ave A Nw · Winter Haven, FL 33881

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · May 26 · 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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