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Changing handsConfirmed

Tropical Sazon & Grill

106 Rio Villa Dr · Punta Gorda, FL 33950

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Stage: Changing hands
First filing: May 13, 2026
Latest update: Jun 30, 2026
Records: 2 from 2 sources
Evidence: Confirmed
Neighborhood: Punta Gorda

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Project timeline

Jun 30, 2026 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
Liquor license
May 13, 2026 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
Restaurant license

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Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

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Changing handsConfirmed

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New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 10 · Opening inspection by the state

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Changing handsConfirmed

Twin Isles Country Club

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New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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Changing handsConfirmed

Holdover Cafe

1121 Bal Harbor Blvd · Punta Gorda, FL 33950

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Mar 13 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Liquor license · Feb 3 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Changing handsConfirmed

Islands

1200 W Retta Esplanade, Ste 47 · Punta Gorda, FL 33950

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Dec 31 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Restaurant plan review · Dec 11 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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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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