Flatlands Bar & Grill
New bar and grill concept from Nick Valenti (owner of Simply Capri, partner in Vivoli Il Gelato US locations) located at Flamingo Crossings, less than 10 minutes from Disney World. Restaurant is 85-90% complete with kitchen equipment fully installed and tested. Menu will feature fresh fish, steaks, gelato, burgers, and locally sourced ingredients inspired by […]
Sonapa Grille
Wine country-inspired restaurant called Sonapa Grille set to open in Daytona Beach Shores, FL. Will feature wine, seafood, and more. Article is primarily a video embed with limited text detail.
Zam’s
First-ever Zam’s location, a globally inspired bowl-first restaurant concept from Zambrero founder Dr. Sam Prince. Soft opening July 15, 2026, with grand opening events planned throughout July. Menu features custom build-your-own bowls and burritos served breakfast through dinner. Includes Plate 4 Plate charitable meal program.
DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers
DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers, a burger concept that started as a pop-up in 2020, is set to open its first permanent brick-and-mortar location at 5141 NW 43rd St in Gainesville, FL. Co-founders Miguel Cardona and Jose Nieves handled most of the buildout themselves. The restaurant will operate Mon-Sat 11am-8pm. Their original food truck at 5310 […]
Harryhausen’s
Harryhausen’s is a restaurant based on the Monsters, Inc. film, planned as part of the new Monstropolis land being built at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. A permit was filed July 8, 2026 for electrical work at the Glob Theater in the same area, indicating construction is progressing. No opening date has been […]
Parlor Doughnuts
Second Pensacola location of Parlor Doughnuts opening at 500 E. Nine Mile Road in a former car wash. Will feature a larger dining room, interior drive-through, and ample parking. Menu includes signature layered doughnuts, full breakfast items, and specialty coffee. Franchisee Aaron Fitch states opening day is approximately 1.5 to 2 months from July 9, […]
Drury Plaza Hotel Daytona Speedway
Seven-story Drury Plaza Hotel with 180 guest rooms and over 2,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space. Will be the brand’s first in Daytona Beach and eighth in Florida. Located near Daytona International Speedway. Now accepting reservations for stays starting June 2027.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic
125-room Home2 Suites by Hilton extended-stay property located near Mayo Clinic. Owned by Hotel Development Partners and managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises. Georgia LaBelle named General Manager ahead of early Fall 2026 debut. Property will participate in Hilton Honors loyalty program and offer digital check-in and Digital Key technology.
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL – DESTIN
This restaurant recently filed its permit with the state
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This restaurant recently filed its permit with the state