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New restaurants in Ocala & The Villages

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

New restaurants · 89 spots

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

OcalaLV

Likely openConfirmed

Leaf and Vine

343 Ne 1 Ave, Ste 4 · Ocala, FL 34470

Spotted 21 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 12 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 8 seats

Inspection · Oct 12 · Opening inspection by the state

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Ocala

Likely openConfirmed

Potbelly

8424 Sw State Rd 200 · Ocala, FL 34481

Spotted 77 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 6 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 20 seats

Inspection · Oct 6 · Opening inspection by the state

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HomosassaZG

Just openedConfirmed

Zenswings Golf Club

10810 S Suncoast Blvd · Homosassa, FL 34446

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Restaurant plan review · Oct 5 · Plans approved · new construction

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OcalaSC

Permit filedConfirmed

S Curve District

15 Sw 10 St · Ocala, FL 34471

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 5 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Lecanto

Likely openConfirmed

LongHorn Steakhouse

3237 W Norvell Bryant Hwy · Lecanto, FL 34461

Spotted 269 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 184 seats

Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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The VillagesOS

Likely openConfirmed

Oak and Stone

7014 Central Lake Dr · The Villages, FL 34762

Spotted 268 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 224 seats

Inspection · Sep 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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OcalaYH

Likely openConfirmed

Yummy House

2510 Sw 27 Ave, Ste 103 · Ocala, FL 34471

Spotted 140 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 128 seats

Inspection · Sep 25 · Opening inspection by the state

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The VillagesLS

Permit filedConfirmed

Luxe Steakhouse and Cellar

1488 Craig Ct · The Villages, FL 34762

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

Restaurant plan review · Aug 9 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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MiddletonP

Likely openConfirmed

Piesanos

2259 Dr Randy Mcdaniel Way · Middleton, FL 34762

Spotted 166 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 23 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 150 seats

Inspection · Sep 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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BushnellGD

Likely openConfirmed

Grove Downtown Eatery

107 E Noble Ave · Bushnell, FL 33513

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 23 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

Inspection · Sep 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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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 RiverDF

Permit filedConfirmed

Downtown Fusion

525 Nw 1 Ave · Crystal River, FL 34428

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 4 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 11 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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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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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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OcalaCR

Permit filedFiled

Chef Ramonzon

8721 Se 58 Ave, Ste 1-2 · Ocala, FL 34480

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

Restaurant plan review · Oct 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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OcalaMP

Permit filedFiled

Manes Pinchos

1308 Se 25 Loop · Ocala, FL 34471

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 20 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Crystal RiverCM

Permit filedFiled

Chubby Mermaid Snowball Shack

3995 N Turkey Oak Dr · Crystal River, FL 34428

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

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OcalaCS

Likely openFiled

Circle Square Cultural Center

8395 Sw 80 St · Ocala, FL 34481

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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OcalaDD

Likely openFiled

Darrell's Diner 14

1031 S Pine Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

Licensed and likely open by now.

Inspection · Oct 19 · Opening inspection by the state

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OcalaTT

Permit filedFiled

Travelin Toms Ocala

331 Nw 29 St · Ocala, FL 34475

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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OcalaCH

Permit filedFiled

Chick Happens

8721 Se 58 Ave · Ocala, FL 34480

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 9 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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OcalaBJ

Permit filedFiled

Barry's Jerk Delight

3100 Sw College Rd, Ste 334 Stall 92 · Ocala, FL 34474

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 7 · Plans approved · new construction

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

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The VillagesGG

Permit filedFiled

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

7652-7654 Middleton Dr · The Villages, FL 32163

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 6 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 25 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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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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MiddletonCT

Permit filedFiled

China Taste of Middleton

7625 Middleton Dr · Middleton, FL 34762

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 21 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 31 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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OcalaWE

Permit filedFiled

Warbird Estates

1201 Ne 77 St · Ocala, FL 34479

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 21 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 8 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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OcalaCC

Permit filedConfirmed

Crispy Cones

8075 Sw Hwy 200, Ste 107 · Ocala, FL 34481

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 7 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 22 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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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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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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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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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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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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Crystal RiverMC

Changing handsConfirmed

Mariana's of Crystal River

744 Se Us Hwy 19 · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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SummerfieldMC

Changing handsConfirmed

Michele's Cuisine

18050 Se 102nd Terrace · Summerfield, FL 34491

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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SummerfieldER

Changing handsConfirmed

El Encanto Restaurant

16580 S Hwy 475 · Summerfield, FL 34491

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Feb 12 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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InvernessZG

Changing handsConfirmed

Zenwoods Golf Club

95 S Golf Harbor Path · Inverness, FL 34450

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Jan 20 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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WildwoodDD

Changing handsConfirmed

Darrells Diner #22

4110 E State Road 44, Ste 501 · Wildwood, FL 34785

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jan 26 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Crystal RiverHI

Changing handsConfirmed

Holiday Inn Crystal River

1203 Ne 5 St · Crystal River, FL 34429

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Jan 16 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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HolderPL

Changing handsConfirmed

Parkview Lanes Oc

7272 N Florida Ave · Holder, FL 34445

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Nov 24 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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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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OcalaBT

Permit filedFiled

Bistro Three Six

101 E Silver Springs Blvd · Ocala, FL 34471

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 5 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 16 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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OcalaN

Permit filedFiled

Nest

4494 Sw 65 Court Rd · Ocala, FL 34474

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jul 16 · Plans approved · new construction

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

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HomosassaHR

Permit filedFiled

Homosassa River Shack

5380 S Boulevard Dr · Homosassa, FL 34448

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jul 8 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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WildwoodYW

Permit filedFiled

Yardery Wildwood

101 S Main St, Ste 2 · Wildwood, FL 34785

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 26 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · May 25 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Ocala

Permit filedFiled

Zaxby's

3353 Sw 4 Ave · Ocala, FL 34471

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 25 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jun 11 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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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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MiddletonGG

Permit filedFiled

Green Grove Hotel

7659 Powers Ave · Middleton, FL 34762

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

Restaurant plan review · Jun 4 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Ocala

Permit filedFiled

Chick-fil-A

4639 E Silver Springs · Ocala, FL 34470

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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

Restaurant plan review · Jun 8 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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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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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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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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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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