Plan-review filings show Bamboo Charlies will open at 4930 Floramar Terrace in New Port Richey. Owners say details and a timeline are still pending.

Plan-review filings show Mattison’s may open at 16003 Valencia Club Drive in Valencia Lakes, a potential fifth location for the Sarasota restaurant group.

Tampa-based Grain & Berry is headed to the Baltimore area: a franchisee plans three Baltimore County locations, including one in Owings Mills and a Harbor Point lease. Owners say openings will roll out as build-outs proceed.

Atlanta's Rreal Tacos will open its first Florida location at 808 N Franklin in downtown Tampa this fall. The chain is known for street tacos and a big agave program.

After 16 months and insurance delays, Blue Flame Southern reopened Wednesday to long lines, restoring a neighborhood staple. The return brought staff back and steady crowds for classic soul-food plates.

Bradenton's Lazy Goat food truck is taking its smoked meats into a storefront at 2001 Ninth St W, promising barbecue, Southern plates and daily service.

Greenlane will open its fifth Tampa Bay drive-thru in Wesley Chapel next month and aims to add 2–3 new stores a year as it tests the region. The chain leans on compact, drive-thru-only sites and local partnerships as it grows.

Luma opened at SkyBeach Resort in January, bringing Mediterranean mezze, fire‑grilled fare and dock‑and‑dine access to south St. Pete.

A new Jersey‑style bagel shop from the team behind Santoro’s opened in North Hyde Park, serving kettle‑boiled bagels and stacked breakfast sandwiches.

Better Blend will open three Tampa Bay shops and launch two Blendmobile trucks, starting with a Brandon storefront this year.

AES Group has filed plans for an Arby’s at 1725 S McCall Rd in Englewood, a drive‑thru retrofit on an outparcel next to Publix and Bealls. The franchisee’s expansion would add another quick‑serve option to the busy McCall Road corridor.

Ziggi’s Coffee filed plan‑review paperwork for a drive‑thru at 3114 Hueland Pond Blvd in Wesley Chapel, joining other new retail and housing projects in the area.

Plan-review filings suggest Clark’s Coffee House is headed to 3875 Central Ave in St. Petersburg; the owner was not immediately reachable and no opening date is listed.