Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is a new waterfront resort themed around Disney animated films set in nature (Bambi, Pocahontas, Brother Bear). Construction is actively underway with guest room murals, curtains, furniture, and dock development visible. Resort is described as a ‘waterfront retreat’ inspired by Walt Disney’s love of the outdoors. Set to open summer 2027.
Go Greek Yogurt
Go Greek Yogurt is opening a 1,141-square-foot location at Vandeveer at Pearl Square in Downtown Jacksonville. This will be the brand’s third Florida location and first in Northeast Florida. The shop is part of the ground-floor retail at Vandeveer, a mixed-use residential building within the $1 billion Pearl Square development. Vandeveer is expected to welcome […]
Bellwether
Bellwether is set to reopen in Jacksonville under Pearl Hospitality Group. The restaurant previously operated from 2017 until closing in March 2026. The new version will feature a new menu and enhanced daypart offerings. No specific reopening date has been announced yet.
Nest + Nibble Cafe
Nest + Nibble Cafe is opening a permanent cafe location in downtown Gainesville, FL. The business currently operates through charcuterie boards, grazing tables, and catering events throughout North Central Florida. The cafe will offer curated food presentations including cheeses, meats, and seasonally appropriate foods. The team is working behind the scenes to bring the cafe […]
Mom’s and Pop’s Soul Food and Seafood
Soul food and seafood restaurant preparing to open at 180 SR 207 East in Palatka, FL. No exact opening date announced yet; restaurant stated it will share details on its Facebook page once set. Community thanked for patience in a July 2026 social media post.
Petra Cafe & Kitchen
Petra Cafe & Kitchen is a planned Mediterranean cafe and grill concept coming to Jacksonville’s Murray Hill neighborhood. The menu will feature Mediterranean cuisine, grilled items, specialty coffees, and beverages. The space is expected to include indoor and outdoor garden seating along Edgewood Avenue.
ROOTS Nutrition
Husband-and-wife team Ben and Heather O’Neill are opening ROOTS Nutrition, a nutrition club offering meal replacement shakes, energizing teas, protein coffees, and hydration drinks. They are also health coaches offering personalized coaching and nutrition plans. The location is intended to be a community gathering space. No official opening date announced but described as ‘getting closer […]
MilkShake Factory
MilkShake Factory franchisees Captain Miller Johnson III and Miller Johnson IV have two additional Central Florida locations coming soon to Kissimmee and Lake Nona, following their recently opened Orlando downtown location at 595 W Church St. The Kissimmee and Lake Nona locations are the future leads.
The Reverie
Refined American brasserie with French and European influences opening in Winter Park’s historic Hannibal Square. Partnership between two-time James Beard Award-nominated Chef Brandon McGlamery and the Foundry Group. Taking over the space formerly occupied by Chez Vincent. Will feature ingredient-driven cuisine, curated wine and cocktail program. Targeting late 2026 opening.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
New Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise location planned for Orlando Square retail center at the southwest corner of South Orange Blossom Trail and West Sand Lake Road. Plan review paperwork submitted by franchisee entity Sandlando 786 LLC. No opening date announced.