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Changing hands in Ocala & The Villages

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Changing hands · 101 spots

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

Lake PanasoffkeePP

Changing handsConfirmed

Piccolo's Pizza

2006 N Cr 470 · Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

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

Inspection · Jul 29 · Opening inspection by the state

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BelleviewMP

Changing handsConfirmed

Monti Primo Ristorante

11008 Se 66 Terrace · Belleview, FL 34420

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 14 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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HomosassaOM

Changing handsConfirmed

Old Mill Tavern

10465 West Yulee Drive · Homosassa, FL 34448

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Oct 8 · Opening inspection by the state

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OcalaSR

Changing handsConfirmed

18 South Restaurant and Saloon

20 S Magnolia Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Feb 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Bushnell

Changing handsConfirmed

Burger King

2215 W Cr 48 · Bushnell, FL 33513

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Inspection · Jul 20 · Opening inspection by the state

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Crystal RiverTS

Changing handsConfirmed

Three Sisters Restaurant and Lounge

1601 Se Hwy 19 · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Oct 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Aug 14 · Opening inspection by the state

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Crystal River

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

200 N Suncoast Blvd · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Jul 20 · Opening inspection by the state

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BushnellDD

Changing handsFiled

Darrell's Diner 9

2237 W County Rd 48 · Bushnell, FL 33513

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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The VillagesDD

Changing handsFiled

Darrell's Diner #11

3469 Wedgewood Ln · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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OcalaFA

Changing handsConfirmed

First Avenue Bar and Bistro

48 Sw 1st Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 28 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Inspection · Sep 22 · Opening inspection by the state

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Citrus SpringsRC

Changing handsConfirmed

Rousso's Cafe

9576 N Citrus Springs Blvd · Citrus Springs, FL 34434

New owners are taking over this café.

Inspection · Sep 22 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Crystal RiverAO

Changing handsConfirmed

Amy's on the Avenue

539 N Citrus Ave · Crystal River, FL 34428

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Sep 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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HomosassaTG

Changing handsConfirmed

Tasty Gators

4828 S Suncoast Blvd · Homosassa, FL 34446

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Inspection · Sep 8 · Opening inspection by the state

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Crystal RiverSH

Changing handsConfirmed

Salty Hook Cafe

9691 W Fort Island Trl · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Sep 8 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Aug 21 · Opening inspection by the state

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InvernessAS

Changing handsConfirmed

Artman's Smokehouse Inverness

301 W Main St · Inverness, FL 34450

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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OcalaGH

Changing handsConfirmed

Golden Hills Golf and Country Club

4782 Nw 80th Ave · Ocala, FL 34482

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 4 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Mar 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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OcalaKB

Changing handsConfirmed

Kekes Breakfast Cafe

2427 Sw 27th Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this café.

Inspection · Sep 1 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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OcalaW

Changing handsConfirmed

Wingman

3100 Sw College Rd, Ste 3096 · Ocala, FL 34474

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 25 · First routine inspection · open and operating

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

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Beverly HillsJP

Changing handsConfirmed

J's Pizza & More

3152 W Pine Ridge Blvd · Beverly Hills, FL 34465

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Inspection · Aug 20 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Beverly HillsAC

Changing handsConfirmed

Auggies Cafe

3158 W Pine Ridge Blvd · Beverly Hills, FL 34465

New owners are taking over this café.

Inspection · Aug 20 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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The VillagesCG

Changing handsFiled

China Gourmet

343 Colony Blvd · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HomosassaWT

Changing handsConfirmed

Water Tower Cafe

10317 W Yulee Dr · Homosassa, FL 34448

New owners are taking over this café.

Inspection · Aug 18 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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OcalaPF

Changing handsConfirmed

Peachwave Frozen Yogurt

3035 Se Maricamp Rd, Ste Ste 116 · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this dessert shop.

Inspection · Aug 18 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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The VillagesPJ

Changing handsConfirmed

Papa Joe's Pizza

766 Marilee Pl, Ste 100 · The Villages, FL 32163

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Inspection · Aug 12 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Crystal River?

Changing handsFiled

New food business at 1935 Se Us Hwy 19

1935 Se Us Hwy 19 · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this food business.

Restaurant license · Aug 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Ocala

Changing handsConfirmed

Popeyes

1713 S Pine Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 4 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Ocala

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

2615 Sw 19 Ave Rd · Ocala, FL 34471

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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OcalaCR

Changing handsConfirmed

El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill

119 S Pine Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Inspection · Jul 31 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 31 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SummerfieldMJ

Changing handsConfirmed

Miyako Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

17860 Se 109 Ave, Ste 619 · Summerfield, FL 34491

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 31 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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The VillagesSN

Changing handsConfirmed

Sizzle N Smash

766 Marilee Place, Ste 101 · The Villages, FL 32163

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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The VillagesST

Changing handsConfirmed

Southern Tender

766 Marilee Place, Ste 103 · The Villages, FL 32163

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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SummerfieldWS

Changing handsConfirmed

Warhorse Snack Co

16770 S Us Hwy 441, Ste 601 · Summerfield, FL 34491

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jul 28 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Jul 24 · Opening inspection by the state

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Inverness

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

1901 W Main St · Inverness, FL 34452

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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WildwoodWD

Changing handsFiled

Wildwood Diner

345 E Sr 44 · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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OcalaNW

Changing handsFiled

New Wolfys

2159 E Silver Springs Blvd · Ocala, FL 34470

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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OcalaSM

Changing handsFiled

Skate Mania

5461 Se Maricamp Rd · Ocala, FL 34480

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 17 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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OcalaOT

Changing handsFiled

On Top of the World Golf Club

8399 Sw 80 St, Ste 16 · Ocala, FL 34481

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 17 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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HomosassaMB

Changing handsConfirmed

Monkey Bar

5297 S Cherokee Way · Homosassa, FL 34448

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Apr 2 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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Okahumpka

Changing handsFiled

Burger King

4563 County Rd 48 · Okahumpka, FL 34762

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Crystal RiverRM

Changing handsConfirmed

El Ranchito Mexican Grill

445 Ne 1st Ter · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Jun 2 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Apr 21 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Crystal RiverPR

Changing handsConfirmed

Plantation Resort on Crystal River Conf Center

9301 W Fort Island Trail · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jun 2 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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

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Ocala

Changing handsFiled

Bojangles

4828 Sw College Rd · Ocala, FL 34474

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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WildwoodCI

Changing handsFiled

Comfort Inn & Suites Wildwood - the Villages

1224 S Main St · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Ocala

Changing handsFiled

Domino's

9590 Sw Hwy 200, Ste 5 · Ocala, FL 34481

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HomosassaJP

Changing handsConfirmed

Jugs Pub Club

3283 S Suncoast Blvd · Homosassa, FL 34448

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · May 6 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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OcalaHC

Changing handsFiled

Hacienda Colombiana 3

4551 Se Maricamp Rd · Ocala, FL 34480

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Wildwood

Changing handsFiled

Burger King

5467 Seven Mile Dr · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Ocala

Changing handsFiled

Tijuana Flats

3950 Sw College Rd · Ocala, FL 34474

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HomosassaYR

Changing handsConfirmed

Yardarm Restaurant

5297 S Cherokee Way, Ste A · Homosassa, FL 34448

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Restaurant plan review · Apr 3 · Plans approved · new construction

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OcalaT

Changing handsConfirmed

La Terrazza

18 S Magnolia Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Apr 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Restaurant plan review · Feb 2 · Plans approved · remodel

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OcalaRD

Changing handsConfirmed

Remedy Dog Bar

3105 E Silver Springs Blvd · Ocala, FL 34470

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Feb 12 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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WildwoodDI

Changing handsFiled

Days Inn Wildwood

551 E Sr 44 · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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OcalaCC

Changing handsFiled

China 1 Chinese Food

2703 E Silver Springs Blvd · Ocala, FL 34470

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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OcalaCC

Changing handsConfirmed

Country Club of Ocala Tennis

6823 Se 12 Cir · Ocala, FL 34480

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Mar 31 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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DunnellonDG

Changing handsFiled

Dunnellon Grill

20430 E Pennsylvania Ave · Dunnellon, FL 34432

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HomosassaNC

Changing handsConfirmed

Nature Coast Bar and Grill

10350 W Yulee Dr · Homosassa, FL 34448

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Mar 18 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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WildwoodDB

Changing handsFiled

Dickeys Barbecue Pit

2955 Traverse Trail · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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WildwoodMM

Changing handsFiled

M&m Old Hickory Smokehouse Bbq

7993 Ne 7th Dr · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Crystal RiverTT

Changing handsFiled

Tangerine Tree

938 N Suncoast Blvd · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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HernandoSP

Changing handsFiled

Subs Pizza and More

3451 E Louise Ln, Ste 116 · Hernando, FL 34442

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Restaurant license · Mar 17 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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