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Changing handsConfirmed

Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant

490 Mandalay Ave, Ste 10 · Clearwater, FL 33767

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Stage: Changing hands
First filing: Jul 16, 2026
Latest update: Jul 21, 2026
Records: 2 from 2 sources
Evidence: Confirmed
Neighborhood: Clearwater

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Project timeline

Jul 21, 2026 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
Liquor license
Jul 16, 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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