The Luce St. Pete Beach
200-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel on the Gulf Coast, transformed from a boutique hotel. Features bungalow studio suites, two dining options, direct private beach access with Beach Butler service, fitness centre, poolside cabanas, and 14,000 sq ft of event space including a 2,280 sq ft ballroom and outdoor Palm Court. Owned by LCP and Safanad, […]
IHOP
Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC (franchisee Sunshine Restaurant Partners) has submitted plan review paperwork for a new IHOP location at 37051 US-27 near the intersection with Bates Road in Haines City, FL. No opening date has been announced.
Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s sub shop chain is planning a new location at Summertree Plaza in Wesley Chapel, FL. A plan review was submitted by Eiland Subs LLC. The plaza already houses Marco’s Pizza, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s.
Lolita’s Kitchen
Locally owned restaurant planned for 400 S Charleston Ave in Fort Meade, FL. Plan review paperwork submitted by Lolitas Kitchen LLC. Owner Sirley Gomez was not available for comment; food offerings and opening timeline are not yet known.
100% Maracaibo
Venezuelan restaurant expanding to a third location at 3915 N Lockwood Ridge Rd in Sarasota, on the southwest corner of the intersection with 40th Street. Owner Josue confirmed the opening is expected next month (June 2026). Menu features empanadas, Mandocas, Papitqas, Tequeños, and breakfast dishes. Plan review documents submitted by 100% Maracaibo LLC.
Better Buzz Coffee
San Diego-based coffee chain Better Buzz Coffee is planning its Florida debut in Pasco County, opening in the former Aussie Grill location at 3290 Word Way near Village at Mitchell Ranch, serving the Wesley Chapel market. The cafe offers small batch coffee, handcrafted lattes, breakfast sandwiches, acai bowls, and pastries. This will be the brand’s […]
Lakeland Donuts
New donut shop opening at 2810 S Florida Avenue in Lakeland, FL, near the Market at Southgate Shopping Center. Plan review documents were submitted by Lakeland Donuts LLC. Owner Sophal Cheng declined to comment on plans at this time. No opening date announced.
Ice & Cream Creamery
Ice & Cream Creamery, a multi-location ice cream scoop shop chain with existing locations in Clearwater Beach, Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach, is planning a new expansion location in Gulfport, FL at 3119 Beach Blvd S. Plan review documents have been submitted by Ice & Cream 8 LLC. No specific opening date mentioned.
JavaCone
JavaCone is a coffee and ice cream cafe set to open at Palmer Crossing retail center in Sarasota, FL. Menu will include artisan coffee & espresso, handcrafted breakfast & lunch items, and premium desserts & ice cream. Owner Stephen Vrondran relocated from Alabama to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Opening date not yet announced.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse confirmed a new location opening in Winter Haven, Florida by end of June 2026. This will be the third new Texas Roadhouse in Florida in 2026, joining recently opened locations in Mount Dora and Kissimmee. The chain currently has 22 restaurants under construction nationwide.