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Changing handsConfirmed

Suji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Ste 51 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this bar.

Stage: Changing hands
First filing: Oct 28, 2025
Latest update: Oct 2, 2026
Records: 4 from 2 sources
Evidence: Confirmed
Neighborhood: Estero

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Project timeline

Oct 2, 2026 · Liquor license issued · full liquor
Liquor license
Feb 13, 2026 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
Liquor license
Nov 5, 2025 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)
Liquor license
Oct 28, 2025 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
Restaurant license

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EsteroAC

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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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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Estero

Changing handsFiled

Jersey Mike's Subs

19521 Highland Oaks Dr 302 · Estero, FL 33928

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Aug 31 · 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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