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Changing handsFiled

Chocolate Emporium

28a S Boulevard of the Presidents · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this dessert shop.

Stage: Changing hands
First filing: Jun 19, 2026
Latest update: Jun 19, 2026
Records: 1 from 1 source
Evidence: Filed
Neighborhood: Sarasota

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Project timeline

Jun 19, 2026 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
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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