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104 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

24coming soon

12recently opened

68changing hands

Coming soon · 24 spots

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

SarasotaIM

Permit filedFiled

I¿m That Food Guy

2773 Bee Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34238

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 21 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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SarasotaCW

Permit filedFiled

Club At Wild Blue

1080 Blue Shell Loop · Sarasota, FL 34240

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 5 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 21 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaHA

Permit filedFiled

Hawkers Asian Street Food

229 N Cattlemen, Ste 70 · Sarasota, FL 34243

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 5 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 25 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaFB

Permit filedFiled

Flavors of Brazil Coffee

2030 Harvard St, Ste G · Sarasota, FL 34237

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 30 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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SarasotaMH

Permit filedFiled

Millstone & Honey

1909 Northgate Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34234

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 24 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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SarasotaJJ

Permit filedFiled

Joe & the Juice

8257 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 100 · Sarasota, FL 34238

Plans and permits are on file for this dessert shop.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 17 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 3 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaCW

Permit filedFiled

Cooking With Faith

1979 Northgate Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34234

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 9 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 3 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaBS

Permit filedConfirmed

Backyard Social

6400 Professional Pkwy · Sarasota, FL 34240

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 3 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 25 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaCC

Permit filedFiled

Cozy Cup

17 S Beneva Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 27 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Sarasota

Permit filedFiled

Chipotle

8253 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 100 · Sarasota, FL 34238

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 25 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 11 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaF

Permit filedFiled

Flavakingdom

1919 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way · Sarasota, FL 34234

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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SarasotaMM

Permit filedConfirmed

Mama Mandy's Soft Pretzels

3344 Bahai Vista St · Sarasota, FL 34239

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 12 · Plans approved · new construction

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

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SarasotaAC

Permit filedFiled

Avocado's Cocina Mexicana & Bar #2

6131 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34231

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 10 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jul 23 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaLK

Permit filedFiled

Lido Key Cafe

1000 Benjamin Franklin Dr · Sarasota, FL 34236

Plans and permits are on file for this café.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 3 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · May 13 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaSI

Permit filedFiled

Seaking Icecream

7650 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 9 · Sarasota, FL 34231

Plans and permits are on file for this dessert shop.

Restaurant plan review · Jul 22 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Sarasota

Permit filedFiled

Playa Bowls

81 N Cattlemen Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 11 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Jun 2 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaRF

Permit filedFiled

Royal Flamingo Catering

6592 Superior Ave · Sarasota, FL 34231

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · May 26 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · May 6 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Sarasota

Permit filedFiled

Potbelly

6650 Fruitville Rd, Ste 146 · Sarasota, FL 34240

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Apr 3 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Mar 26 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaSI

Permit filedFiled

Shebeen Irish Pub and Kitchen

6607 Gateway Ave · Sarasota, FL 34231

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Mar 9 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Feb 9 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaRC

Permit filedFiled

Ritz Carlton Residences Sarasota

555 Quay Commons · Sarasota, FL 34236

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Mar 2 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Feb 16 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaPH

Permit filedFiled

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

700 John Ringling Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34236

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Dec 22 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Oct 29 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaFC

Permit filedFiled

Fornodoro Commissary

2258 6 St · Sarasota, FL 34237

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Dec 22 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Dec 2 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Sarasota

Permit filedFiled

Del Taco

5850 Fruitville Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

Plans and permits are on file for this Mexican spot.

Restaurant plan review · Nov 19 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Nov 6 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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SarasotaPR

Permit filedFiled

Pizzeria Romana Da Mario

1648 Main St · Sarasota, FL 34236

Plans and permits are on file for this pizza spot.

Restaurant plan review · Nov 19 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Nov 7 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Recently opened · 12 spots

SarasotaWC

Likely openFiled

Waterside Candle Bar and Apothecary

1561 Lakefront Dr · Sarasota, FL 34240

Licensed and likely open by now.

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

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SarasotaNS

Likely openConfirmed

1000 North Sarasota

520 N Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34236

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Oct 13 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 249 seats

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SarasotaSS

Just openedConfirmed

Shoppes At Siesta Key

6000 Airport Cir · Sarasota, FL 34243

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 15 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Mar 11 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant without seating

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SarasotaC

Likely openConfirmed

Comptoir

2805 N Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34234

Spotted 29 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Sep 30 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 16 seats

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SarasotaBK

Just openedConfirmed

Blu Kouzina Utc

295 N Cattlemen Rd, Ste 4 · Sarasota, FL 34243

Spotted 142 days before opening

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 14 · First routine inspection · open and operating

Restaurant license · Mar 18 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 138 seats

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SarasotaDF

Likely openConfirmed

Dominick's Family Pizza

8317 N Lockwood Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

Spotted 90 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 13 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant plan review · Sep 11 · Plans approved · new construction

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SarasotaJ

Likely openConfirmed

Javacone

5537 Palmer Crossing Cir · Sarasota, FL 34233

Spotted 153 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 12 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 32 seats

Inspection · Oct 12 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaCB

Likely openFiled

Cock & Bull

975 Cattlemen Road · Sarasota, FL 34232

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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SarasotaCR

Likely openConfirmed

Caragiulos Restaurant

1833 Ringling Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34236

Spotted 50 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 8 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 158 seats

Inspection · Oct 8 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaBC

Likely openFiled

Brewers Collaborative

1215 Mango Ave · Sarasota, FL 34237

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 8 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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SarasotaLT

Likely openConfirmed

Life Time Poolside Beach Club

5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd N · Sarasota, FL 34240

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Oct 2 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 166 seats

Inspection · Oct 2 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaCS

Likely openConfirmed

Chicken Salad Chick

6650 Fruitville Rd, Ste 132 · Sarasota, FL 34240

Spotted 84 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 58 seats

Inspection · Sep 25 · Opening inspection by the state

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Changing hands · 68 spots

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SarasotaNK

Changing handsConfirmed

Ncn Kolucan

6630 Gateway Ave · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Inspection · Jul 8 · Opening inspection by the state

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SarasotaCJ

Changing handsConfirmed

Cadillac Jack's Honkytonk Saloon

5253 S Tamiami Trail · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 8 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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SarasotaMG

Changing handsConfirmed

Meadows Golf Club

3101 Longmeadow · Sarasota, FL 34235

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 7 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 7 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaM

Changing handsFiled

Mattison's 41

7275 South Tamiami Trail · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsConfirmed

Twin Peaks

3060 Fruitville Commons Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34240

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 26 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Liquor license · Jun 18 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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SarasotaCE

Changing handsFiled

Chocolate Emporium

28a S Boulevard of the Presidents · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this dessert shop.

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

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SarasotaPG

Changing handsFiled

Palms Golf Course

1990 S Beneva Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaIP

Changing handsConfirmed

Il Pan Main

1995 Main St · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 29 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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SarasotaD

Changing handsFiled

La Do

2730 Stickney Point Rd · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Slim Chickens

4096 Jenkins Pl · Sarasota, FL 34238

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaTP

Changing handsFiled

Tastes of the Philippines

1987 Ringling Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaPP

Changing handsFiled

Pizzano's Pizza and Grinderz Sarasota

1145 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

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

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

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SarasotaC

Changing handsFiled

Carvel

8382 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34238

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaMP

Changing handsConfirmed

Mademoiselle Paris

1766 Main St · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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SarasotaSP

Changing handsConfirmed

Solorzanos Pizza Express

5808 Tamiami Trail · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

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

Restaurant plan review · Jan 28 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Firehouse Subs

4400 Bee Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaGK

Changing handsConfirmed

El Greco Kitchen & Market

4035 Clark Rd · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Apr 9 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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SarasotaAI

Changing handsFiled

Alzasa Incorporated

3540 Broadway Ave · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaKS

Changing handsConfirmed

Kitchen Social

257 N Cattlemen Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Dunkin'

5761 Bee Ridge Road · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this dessert shop.

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

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SarasotaWG

Changing handsFiled

Wobble Gelato

6616 Gateway Ave · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this dessert shop.

Restaurant license · Feb 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Restaurant license · Dec 1 · Restaurant license lapsed Dec 1, 2024 and was never renewed

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SarasotaCG

Changing handsConfirmed

Coastal Grind Coffee

2661 Mall Dr · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this café.

Liquor license · Feb 10 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

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

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SarasotaCS

Changing handsConfirmed

Comfort Suites-sarasota- I75

5690 Honore Ave · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 3 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Restaurant plan review · Dec 8 · Plans approved · remodel

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SarasotaEL

Changing handsConfirmed

Encore Live

8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Dec 22 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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SarasotaL

Changing handsFiled

Lacruton

2010 Adams Ln · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaJL

Changing handsFiled

Johnny Longhots and Philly Steaks

7523 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaBK

Changing handsConfirmed

Blu Kouzina St Armands

25 N Blvd of the Presidents · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · Dec 31 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Freddy's

6224 N Lockwood Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Taco Bell

5557 Fruitville Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · Dec 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Taco Bell

8405 Lockwood Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · Dec 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Taco Bell

5811 Bee Ridge Rd · Sarasota, FL 34233

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · Dec 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Taco Bell

3510 Clark Rd · Sarasota, FL 34231

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · Dec 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Taco Bell

855 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Restaurant license · Dec 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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SarasotaNU

Changing handsConfirmed

Nonno Umberto Italian Seafood and Steakhouse

22 S Blvd of the Presidents · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this Italian restaurant.

Restaurant license · Dec 18 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

Liquor license · Dec 11 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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SarasotaTB

Changing handsConfirmed

Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar

7150 N Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Dec 17 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Arby's

5980 Cattleridge Blvd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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Sarasota

Changing handsFiled

Subway

1283 Beneva Rd · Sarasota, FL 34232

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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SarasotaMM

Changing handsConfirmed

Mr & Mrs Crab

8389 S Tamiami Trl · Sarasota, FL 34238

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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SarasotaDL

Changing handsConfirmed

Don Luigi

1272 N Palm Ave · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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

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SarasotaFT

Changing handsConfirmed

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Sarasota

2515 University Parkway, Ste 101 · Sarasota, FL 34243

New owners are taking over this Mexican spot.

Liquor license · Nov 7 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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SarasotaVS

Changing handsConfirmed

Voco Sarasota

1223 Blvd of the Arts · Sarasota, FL 34236

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

Liquor license · Oct 30 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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SarasotaWW

Changing handsFiled

Wow Wow Hawaiian

3110 Fruitville Commons Blvd 103 · Sarasota, FL 34240

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

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

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