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Likely open since Aug 2026ConfirmedSpotted 123 days before opening

Metro Diner

3351 W Norvell Bryant Hwy · Lecanto, FL 34461

Licensed and likely open by now.

  1. Filed
  2. Licensed
  3. Built out
  4. Open
Stage
Likely open since Aug 2026
First filing
Apr 13, 2026
Latest update
Aug 14, 2026
Records
5 from 4 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Lecanto

Project timeline

  1. Aug 14, 2026 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 133 seats
    Restaurant license
  2. Aug 14, 2026 · Opening inspection by the state
    Inspection
  3. Jul 13, 2026 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
    Liquor license
  4. May 12, 2026 · Plans approved · new construction
    Restaurant plan review
  5. Apr 13, 2026 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
    Restaurant plan review

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LongHorn Steakhouse

3237 W Norvell Bryant Hwy · Lecanto, FL 34461

Spotted 269 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 184 seats
Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state
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LecantoEW
Permit filedFiled

Embers Wood Fired Pizza

3768 W Gulf To Lake Hwy · Lecanto, FL 34461

Plans and permits are on file for this pizza spot.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 13 · Plans approved · new construction
Restaurant plan review · Sep 30 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
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Lecanto
Permit filedFiled

Waffle House

1622 N Lecanto Hwy · Lecanto, FL 34461

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Mar 9 · Plans approved · new construction
Restaurant plan review · Feb 25 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
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Lecanto
Permit filedFiled

Arby's

1782 N Lecanto Hwy · Lecanto, FL 34461

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Feb 17 · Plans approved · new construction
Restaurant plan review · Feb 3 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
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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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