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New bars & lounges · 74 spots

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

TampaMB

Changing handsConfirmed

Los Mariachi's Bar and Grill

14811-14813 N Florida Ave · Tampa, FL 33613

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Oct 15 · Opening inspection by the state

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TampaLR

Likely openConfirmed

809 Lounge Restaurant & Grill

3710 W Waters Ave · Tampa, FL 33614

Spotted 342 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Restaurant plan review · Feb 19 · Plans approved · remodel

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Redington ShoresFT

Changing handsConfirmed

Friendly Tavern

18121 Gulf Blvd · Redington Shores, FL 33708

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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New Port RicheyPB

Changing handsConfirmed

The Pint & Barrel Saloon

6236 Grand Blvd · New Port Richey, FL 34652

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Inspection · Sep 1 · Opening inspection by the state

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RiverviewCB

Changing handsConfirmed

200 Copas Bar & Grill

7210 Us Hwy 301 S · Riverview, FL 33578

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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HudsonGA

Changing handsConfirmed

The Golden Anchor Saloon

13330 Us Hwy 19 · Hudson, FL 34667

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

Inspection · Sep 22 · Opening inspection by the state

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Spring HillCD

Permit filedConfirmed

La Casa Del Sazon Restaurant and Lounge

4560 Commercial Way · Spring Hill, FL 34606

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

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

Restaurant plan review · Aug 19 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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ClearwaterOT

Changing handsConfirmed

O'keefe's Tavern

1653 Gulf To, Ste Blvd · Clearwater, FL 33755

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant plan review · Sep 25 · Plans approved · remodel

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Port RicheyPS

Changing handsConfirmed

Parse Sports Bar & Restaurant

9814-9818 Us Hwy 19 N · Port Richey, FL 34668

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Jul 24 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Safety HarborFB

Changing handsConfirmed

Frenchy's Bayside Bar & Grill

100 Main St 101 · Safety Harbor, FL 34695

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Wesley ChapelWB

Changing handsConfirmed

Winghouse Bar & Grill

5510 Post Oak Blvd · Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

Restaurant license · Sep 4 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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GibsontonRE

Changing handsConfirmed

The Rivers Edge Bar and Grill

6226 Ohio Ave · Gibsonton, FL 33534

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Sep 21 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Largo

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

10911 Starkey Rd · Largo, FL 33777

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 15 · Plans approved · remodel

Restaurant plan review · Aug 31 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · remodel

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Plant CityBB

Changing handsConfirmed

Broken Beaver Brewing

202 S Collins St · Plant City, FL 33563

Barrio Burrito Bar

9830 Upper Alafia Ct, Ste 101 · Riverview, FL 33578

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

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

Restaurant plan review · Jun 24 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Port RicheyBB

Changing handsConfirmed

Bulls and Brews

10120 Us Hwy 19 · Port Richey, FL 34668

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Aug 3 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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BrandonBB

Changing handsConfirmed

El Buhoo Bar & Grill

716 W Lumsden Rd · Brandon, FL 33511

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Aug 3 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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TampaPS

Changing handsConfirmed

Pit Stop Pub

7553 W Hillsborough Ave · Tampa, FL 33615

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Riverview

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

10243 Big Bend Rd · Riverview, FL 33569

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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St. Petersburg

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

4700 4 St N · St. Petersburg, FL 33703

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Valrico

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

1905 Sr 60 E · Valrico, FL 33594

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Jul 15 · Opening inspection by the state

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St. PetersburgSC

Changing handsConfirmed

Stray Cat Lounge

1700 34 St S · St. Petersburg, FL 33711

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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DunedinCP

Changing handsConfirmed

Corvos Pizzeria & Bar

901 Curlew Rd · Dunedin, FL 34698

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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ZephyrhillsBW

Changing handsConfirmed

Banana Wind Bar & Grill

5536 Gall Blvd · Zephyrhills, FL 33542

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Jul 16 · Opening inspection by the state

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

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Tampa

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

4006 W Hillsborough Ave · Tampa, FL 33614

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Jul 14 · Opening inspection by the state

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Plant City

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

1204 Townsgate Ct · Plant City, FL 33567

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Inspection · Jul 9 · Opening inspection by the state

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New Port Richey

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

8537 Little Road · New Port Richey, FL 34654

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Clearwater

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

30180 Us Hwy 19 N · Clearwater, FL 33761

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Jul 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Wesley Chapel

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

28422 Sr 54 · Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Spring Hill

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

4651 Commercial Way · Spring Hill, FL 34606

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Tampa

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

15090 N Dale Mabry Hwy · Tampa, FL 33624

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Temple Terrace

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

5779 E Fowler Ave · Temple Terrace, FL 33617

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Seminole

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

7995 113 St · Seminole, FL 33772

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Spring Hill

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

10601 County Line Rd · Spring Hill, FL 34609

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Brandon

Changing handsConfirmed

Applebee's

829 Providence Rd · Brandon, FL 33511

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Wesley ChapelIP

Changing handsConfirmed

1916 Irish Pub

27315 Sr 54 W · Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

Liquor license · Jun 9 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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Palm HarborNC

Changing handsConfirmed

Nueva Cantina

35903 Us Hwy 19 N · Palm Harbor, FL 34684

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 15 · Plans approved · remodel

Restaurant plan review · May 24 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · remodel

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HudsonTC

Changing handsConfirmed

Tipsy Clover Restaurant & Irish Pub

15915 Us Hwy 19 · Hudson, FL 34667

New owners are taking over this bar.

Restaurant license · Jun 4 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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

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BrandonLB

Changing handsConfirmed

Librandi's Bar and Grill

1215 W. Brandon Blvd · Brandon, FL 33511

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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Ybor CityCC

Changing handsConfirmed

Cigar City Brewing

1812 N 15 St · Tampa, FL 33605

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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ClearwaterPM

Changing handsConfirmed

Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar

2659 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste 107 · Clearwater, FL 33760

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Apr 8 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Madeira BeachSH

Changing handsConfirmed

Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar

15045 Madeira Way · Madeira Beach, FL 33708

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Mar 20 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Weeki WacheeBI

Changing handsConfirmed

Bayport Inn Restaurant & Lounge

4835 Cortez Blvd · Weeki Wachee, FL 34607

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Mar 10 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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

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Tierra VerdeIG

Changing handsConfirmed

Island Grille & Raw Bar

210 Madonna Blvd · Tierra Verde, FL 33715

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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

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ClearwaterTB

Changing handsConfirmed

Two Buks Saloon

1915 N Hercules Ave · Clearwater, FL 33763

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jan 9 · Liquor license issued · full liquor

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

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Palm HarborCM

Changing handsConfirmed

Casa Mateo Mexican Kitchen and Cantina

37611 Us Hwy 19 N · Palm Harbor, FL 34684

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Dec 19 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Madeira BeachBN

Changing handsConfirmed

Broke N Board Bar & Grill

15015 Madeira Way, Ste 100 · Madeira Beach, FL 33708

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Dec 15 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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LutzFB

Changing handsConfirmed

Food+beer

25026 Wesley Chapel Blvd · Lutz, FL 33559

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Nov 21 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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TampaCT

Changing handsConfirmed

Cepas Tapas Bar

12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy · Tampa, FL 33618

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Nov 20 · Liquor license issued · full liquor (restaurant)

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

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Clearwater

Changing handsFiled

Applebee's

5110 E, Ste Dr · Clearwater, FL 33764

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Clearwater

Changing handsFiled

Applebee's

1465 Mc Mullen Booth Rd · Clearwater, FL 33759

New owners are taking over this bar.

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

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Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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