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Changing handsConfirmed

Essenza Italian Eatery and Market

2831-2841 E Commercial Blvd · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Stage
Changing hands
First filing
Mar 12, 2026
Latest update
May 20, 2026
Records
2 from 2 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Galt Ocean Mile

Project timeline

  1. May 20, 2026 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
    Restaurant license
  2. Mar 12, 2026 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)
    Liquor license

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  • Filedone official record
  • Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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