Izzy’s Place opened in the former Slicker’s Eatery space on Cortez Road, serving breakfast and lunch now and adding dinner service in mid‑March.

Buffalo-born Wingnutz is opening a Lakeland location and will start accepting franchise offers later this spring. Public filings show a Florida LLC has been formed as the brand eyes national growth.

Longtime Tampa steakhouse Charley’s is moving to Westshore across from International Plaza, with signs up and construction reportedly imminent.

Cotee River Creamery is opening a Land O’ Lakes shop at 6745 Land O’ Lakes Blvd with coffee, new desserts and a large patio, targeting a late‑March opening.

Banyan Breeze, a kava bar and cafe at 16907 Gulf Blvd in North Redington Beach, says inspections are nearly finished and an opening is expected in the coming weeks.

Tampa-based The Hungry Greek will open at 1425 Main St in Dunedin, promising scratch-made gyros, bowls and Greek salads on Main Street.

Bella's Coffee is listed as "Coming Soon" at 6284 Commercial Way in Brooksville’s Weeki Wachee Village; owners haven't announced a menu or opening date.

La Victoria, a new Mexican restaurant from a Water Street restaurateur, is headed to downtown Tampa with renderings and a pledge to bring "soul" to the neighborhood.

Shark Tank-backed Crispy Cones is aiming to open a Countryside Center shop in Clearwater around March 27, bringing rotisserie-baked pastry cones, weekly flavors and app ordering.

State inspectors ordered eight Central Florida restaurants closed after finding rodents, roaches and sewage in inspections; most reopened only after fixes. Records name several affected eateries.

A Pennsylvania diner operator has opened Hot Spot Diner on Tyrone Boulevard, serving big breakfasts and Greek favorites. The new spot took over the former First Watch space.

Drive‑thru chain 7 Brew is planning a Sarasota County location as part of its Florida expansion.

Utah-based Costa Vida is opening its first Florida restaurant in Pinellas County, bringing its Baja-inspired quick-casual menu to the Tampa Bay area.