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Changing hands in Sarasota & Bradenton

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Changing hands · 169 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

BradentonWS

Changing handsConfirmed

Wardos Smokin Tacos & Bbq

2127 Cortez Rd W · Bradenton, FL 34207

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Oct 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaGR

Changing handsConfirmed

Glossie River

7218 N Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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Holmes BeachAC

Changing handsConfirmed

Azucar Cuban Resturant & Cafe

5315 Gulf Dr · Holmes Beach, FL 34217

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Sep 21 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaOE

Changing handsConfirmed

Original Egg

4031 Clark Rd · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Sep 29 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaNM

Changing handsConfirmed

Nonna Maria

4567 Bee Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Oct 20 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Inspection · Aug 18 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaMS

Changing handsFiled

Maximillains Sandwich

1695 Tenth St · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Oct 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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University Park

Changing handsConfirmed

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

8477 Cooper Creek Blvd, Ste D · University Park, FL 34201

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Oct 19 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Sep 22 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaGC

Changing handsConfirmed

Gulf Coast Brewing Company

4571 Clark Rd · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 15 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Sep 30 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaSE

Changing handsFiled

Shakespeare's English Pub

3550 S. Osprey Ave · Sarasota, FL 34239

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Oct 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceYD

Changing handsFiled

Yummies Donuts

2001 Tamiami Trl S · Venice, FL 34293

New owners are taking over this dessert shop.

Restaurant license · Oct 12 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaAE

Changing handsConfirmed

Alma de Espana

239 S Links Ave · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Inspection · Oct 1 · Opening inspection by the state

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BradentonRB

Changing handsConfirmed

Reggae Breeze Bar & Grill

420 67 St W · Bradenton, FL 34209

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 30 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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SarasotaBB

Changing handsFiled

Baja Bar

1528 State St · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Sep 30 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceOC

Changing handsConfirmed

Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Cafe Venice

1693 S Tamiami Trl, Ste B · Venice, FL 34293

New owners are taking over this café.

Inspection · Sep 29 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 29 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonCA

Changing handsConfirmed

La Casita Azul Restaurant #2

5108 15 St E · Bradenton, FL 34203

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 28 · Plans approved · remodel

Restaurant plan review · Aug 19 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · remodel

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Sarasota

Changing handsConfirmed

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5394 Fruitville Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this café.

Inspection · Sep 28 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 28 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonKB

Changing handsConfirmed

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

1121 Cortez Rd W · Bradenton, FL 34207

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Sep 22 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Sep 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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BradentonYF

Changing handsFiled

Yong Feng Garden

5108 15 St, Ste 403 · Bradenton, FL 34203

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceRR

Changing handsFiled

Ristorante Roma

200 N Tamiami Trl, Ste D · Venice, FL 34285

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaMC

Changing handsFiled

Merci Cafe

6112 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Sep 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceKK

Changing handsFiled

Kafe Kreyol

812 E Venice Ave · Venice, FL 34285

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 21 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonWW

Changing handsConfirmed

Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen

7303 52nd Pl E · Bradenton, FL 34203

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Sep 1 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceSN

Changing handsConfirmed

Salty Neighbor Bar & Grill

4187 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 42 · Venice, FL 34293

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Sep 17 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 17 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaTC

Changing handsConfirmed

Two Chefs Market & Bistro

4141 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 10 · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Nov 24 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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North Port

Changing handsFiled

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

17419 S Tamiami Trl · North Port, FL 34287

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Sep 16 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Venice

Changing handsFiled

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1695 Us 41 Bypass S, Ste 6 · Venice, FL 34293

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Sep 16 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceSX

Changing handsFiled

Sora X Mr Wish

1693 Us 41 Bypass S, Ste A · Venice, FL 34293

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 16 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaPG

Changing handsConfirmed

Peruvian Grill

3131 Clark Rd, Ste 103 · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 15 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Jun 8 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaBL

Changing handsConfirmed

8 Ball Lounge

3527 Webber St · Sarasota, FL 34239

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 14 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

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BradentonCI

Changing handsConfirmed

Comfort Inn & Suites

648 67 St Cir E · Bradenton, FL 34208

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Sep 9 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Sep 9 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonHI

Changing handsConfirmed

Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District

309 10 St W · Bradenton, FL 34205

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 4 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 28 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Palmetto

Changing handsFiled

Wingstop

573 10th St E 583 · Palmetto, FL 34221

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 2 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaSS

Changing handsConfirmed

Sophies At Saks Fifth Avenue

120 University Town Center Dr · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Sep 1 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Aug 27 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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NokomisCC

Changing handsConfirmed

Coastal Cafe

2300 Tamiami Trl N · Nokomis, FL 34275

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Aug 27 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Aug 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsConfirmed

Subway

5349 Fruitville Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 27 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 27 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Bradenton

Changing handsConfirmed

Subway

4270 53 Ave E, Ste 5 · Bradenton, FL 34203

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 27 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 27 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceSF

Changing handsConfirmed

Soda Fountain of Venice

349 W Venice Ave · Venice, FL 34285

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 25 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Jul 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonKB

Changing handsFiled

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

11633 Sr 70 E · Bradenton, FL 34202

New owners are taking over this café.

Restaurant license · Aug 25 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaBC

Changing handsConfirmed

Brazin Cajun

1250 Whitfield Ave · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 17 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

Restaurant license · May 15 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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VeniceFP

Changing handsConfirmed

Flanagans Pub

759 Us Highway 41 Byp S · Venice, FL 34285

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Aug 14 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaB

Changing handsConfirmed

Baldoria

1528 Main St · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 14 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsConfirmed

Subway

8408 Lockwood Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 14 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonRC

Changing handsConfirmed

Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club

15150 70 Terr E · Bradenton, FL 34202

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 13 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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SarasotaRC

Changing handsConfirmed

Ritz Carlton Members Club Sarasota

1234 Ben Franklin Dr · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Aug 12 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Aug 3 · Opening inspection by the state

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VeniceVW

Changing handsConfirmed

Venice Wine & Tapas Cave

266 Tamiami Trl S · Venice, FL 34285

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 12 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

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BradentonT

Changing handsConfirmed

Tailgatin

12012 Cortez Rd W · Bradenton, FL 34215

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 12 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Aug 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsConfirmed

Popeyes

820 N Washington Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 11 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 11 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaRC

Changing handsConfirmed

Ritz-carlton Sarastoa Employee

1111 Ritz Carlton Dr · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 10 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaS

Changing handsConfirmed

Sarasocial

1990 Main St, Ste 112 · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 10 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaDF

Changing handsConfirmed

Delicious Food Fl

2238 Gulf Gate Dr · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Aug 10 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Jun 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonJS

Changing handsConfirmed

Just Salad Store #154

5231 University Pkwy, Ste 113 · Bradenton, FL 34201

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Aug 6 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Ellenton

Changing handsFiled

Popeyes

3707 Us 301 N · Ellenton, FL 34222

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Aug 5 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaMT

Changing handsConfirmed

La Mexicana Taqueria

1303 N Washington Bvd, Ste E · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Inspection · Jul 31 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Ellenton

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

5908 18 St E · Ellenton, FL 34222

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Jul 27 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Inspection · Jul 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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OspreyFN

Changing handsConfirmed

Five Nine Grill & Tavern

1092 S Tamiami Trl · Osprey, FL 34229

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 24 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 24 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaRG

Changing handsConfirmed

Rodizio Grill - Sarasota

5911 Fruitville Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 22 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonFS

Changing handsFiled

Flavaz Slice and Spice

3306 Manatee Ave W · Bradenton, FL 34205

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jul 20 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonCP

Changing handsConfirmed

Cornerstone Pizza

5203 Cortez Rd W, Ste 5 · Bradenton, FL 34210

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Liquor license · Jul 17 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Nov 21 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Potbelly

1635 Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34239

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jul 16 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BradentonSB

Changing handsConfirmed

Super 8 Bradenton Sarasota Area

6516 14 St W · Bradenton, FL 34207

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 15 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 15 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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