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Likely openConfirmedSpotted 76 days before opening

Bookends: Literature and Libations

2208 E 2 Ave · Tampa, FL 33605

Licensed and likely open by now.

  1. Filed
  2. Licensed
  3. Built out
  4. Open
Stage
Likely open
First filing
Jun 27, 2026
Latest update
Sep 11, 2026
Records
5 from 3 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Ybor City

Project timeline

  1. Sep 11, 2026 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 26 seats
    Restaurant license
  2. Sep 11, 2026 · Opening inspection by the state
    Inspection
  3. Jul 20, 2026 · Plans approved · new construction
    Restaurant plan review
  4. Jun 27, 2026 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
    Restaurant plan review
  5. Jun 27, 2026 · Restaurant plans filed with the state
    Restaurant plan review

Filings are public records. “Verified” lines are our own checks. How we read these records

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Changing handsConfirmed

Burger King

2302 N 21st St · Tampa, FL 33605

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 22 · Opening inspection by the state
Restaurant license · Sep 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
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Likely openFiled

Ybor Citys First Chance Last Chance

1707 N 16th St · Tampa, FL 33605

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Liquor license issued · full liquor
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Changing handsConfirmed

Cigar City Brewing

1812 N 15 St · Tampa, FL 33605

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Apr 14 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
Restaurant license · Jan 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
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Changing handsConfirmed

Bricks

1327 E 7 Ave · Tampa, FL 33605

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Mar 18 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
Liquor license · Jan 14 · Liquor license issued · full liquor
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Permit filedFiled

Hamde

2302 E 7 Ave · Tampa, FL 33605

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 15 · Restaurant plans filed with the state
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Changing handsFiled

Geo's Lounge

1730 E 7 Ave · Tampa, FL 33605

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Jun 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
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  • Filedone official record
  • Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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