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New bars & lounges in Ocala & The Villages

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

New bars & lounges · 16 spots

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

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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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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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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OcalaAK

Permit filedFiled

Ac Kitchen and Lounge

211 Sw Broadway St · Ocala, FL 34471

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

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

Restaurant plan review · Oct 12 · Plans approved · new construction

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WildwoodLG

Permit filedFiled

Linx Golf Bar

101 S Main St, Ste 1 · Wildwood, FL 34785

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 14 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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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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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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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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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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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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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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SumtervilleBB

Changing handsConfirmed

Boosters Bar & Grill

8003 Landstone Blvd · Sumterville, FL 33585

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Oct 27 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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DunnellonRL

Changing handsFiled

2 Rivers Local Bar

20199 E Pennsylvania Ave · Dunnellon, FL 34431

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Floral CityFC

Changing handsFiled

Florida Cracker Bar and Grill Shamrocks

8343 E Orange Ave · Floral City, FL 34436

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Oct 31 · 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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