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Changing handsConfirmed

Sunset Lotus

514 N Franklin St, Ste 105 · Tampa, FL 33602

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Stage
Changing hands
First filing
Oct 30, 2025
Latest update
Jan 7, 2026
Records
2 from 2 sources
Evidence
Confirmed
Neighborhood
Downtown Tampa · Channel District

Project timeline

  1. Jan 7, 2026 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
    Restaurant license
  2. Oct 30, 2025 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
    Liquor 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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