Palatka’s dining scene looks poised to get a new player called Julie‑Anns at 510 West Towles Avenue, after fresh plan‑review paperwork surfaced for the site. Neighborhood buzz about the project has been floating around since 2025, but the latest filings are the strongest sign yet that something real is in the works. For now, the owners have not publicly shared a concept, menu, or opening date.
Plan review paperwork surfaces
Plan review documents for a business named JULIE‑ANN'S PALATKA LLC list 510 West Towles Avenue as the proposed site, according to What Now. The outlet reports that a realtor’s May 19, 2025 video and neighborhood Facebook chatter first brought attention to the project, and that the initial post suggested the space would seat about 60 guests. What Now notes that a representative declined to comment immediately and that more details are still to come.
State business records back the filing
Florida business‑entity records show JULIE‑ANN'S PALATKA LLC (document number L26000175201) was filed on March 26, 2026, with the Towles Avenue address listed as its principal place of business, according to BisProfiles, which compiles entries from the Florida Division of Corporations. Those records list Julie A. Kling as the registered agent and name John E. Kent and Ron W. Kent as managers.
Not necessarily the Illinois custard brand
It is not yet clear whether the Palatka project is connected to the Julie Ann’s frozen‑custard brand based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. That company’s website emphasizes that it "isn't a national franchise" and highlights its regional, family‑run operations, per Julie Ann's Frozen Custard. At this point, there are no public franchising records or statements tying the Palatka LLC to the Illinois business.
What comes next for the Towles site
A plan‑review filing is typically followed by building‑permit applications, inspections, and a local business tax receipt before a restaurant can open, according to the City of Palatka. The parcel at 510 West Towles Avenue was annexed and rezoned into the city’s commercial future‑land‑use map in 2023, a step recorded in the city’s public notices that cleared a key regulatory hurdle for commercial redevelopment. City officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and no public timeline for Julie‑Anns has been released.
