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Changing handsConfirmed

El Gaucho Deli Cafe

22905 Lyden Dr · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this café.

Stage
Changing hands
First filing
Jan 16, 2026
Latest update
Feb 6, 2026
Records
2 from 2 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Estero

Project timeline

  1. Feb 6, 2026 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
    Liquor license
  2. Jan 16, 2026 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
    Restaurant license

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

More around Estero

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Likely openConfirmed

Alive Coffee

21740 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 118 · Estero, FL 33928

Spotted 84 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
Restaurant license · Oct 5 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 52 seats
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EsteroMF
Permit filedConfirmed

Milkshake Factory At Coconut Point

22780 Via Villagio, Ste 106 · Estero, FL 33928

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 7 · Plans approved · new construction
Restaurant plan review · Aug 12 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
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Estero
Likely openConfirmed

Whataburger

22927 Lyden Dr · Estero, FL 33928

Spotted 226 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 84 seats
Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state
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EsteroSJ
Changing handsConfirmed

Suji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Ste 51 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Liquor license issued · full liquor
Liquor license · Feb 13 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
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EsteroPC
Changing handsConfirmed

Place Cafe/marketplace

19921 Beechcrest Pl · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Sep 2 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
Inspection · Jul 17 · Opening inspection by the state
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EsteroBB
Changing handsFiled

810 Billiards & Bowling

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Ste 50 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Oct 5 · 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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