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Tampa Bay Foodservice Development in 2000
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and KFC appear in this Tampa Bay report with independent restaurants and operating changes. The original activity dates and notes describe developments recorded in 2000.
Historical research: 2000 Restoration prepared October 21, 2026
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Historical records
Current REI ownership connections below were reviewed October 21, 2026. Arrows run from the named parent toward the highest linked REI parent. These are present-day research connections, not ownership claims for the historical report period. The public REI does not list a separate parent profile for every company.
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13 records
| Operation and historical location | Recorded activity | Original timing and footprint | Historical operating details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLY G’Z601 Cleveland St Clearwater Florida 33775 |
Status: New Opening | Feb 15 ’00 Sq Ft: 3000 |
Type: Restaurant, Independent Meals: L/D $4-12 |
| FREDDYS BAR & GRILL5649 Main St New Port Richey Florida 34652 |
Status: New Owner/Operator/Transfer Data indicates activity & the filing of legal documentation with state. |
Mar 3 ’00 | Type: Bar, Independent |
| SHAKERS2025 Davis Blvd Naples Florida 34109 |
Status: New Opening | Mar 8 ’00 Sq Ft: 10,000 |
Type: Bar, Independent Meals: L/D $3-15 |
| RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSECurrent REI parent: Darden Restaurants.6700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota Florida 34236 |
Status: New Opening There are 6 locations in FL, 71 nationwide. |
Mar 20 ’00 Sq Ft: 4000 |
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit Meals: D $40-50 |
| AJ’S FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT1252 Mariner Blvd Spring Hill Florida 34609 |
Status: New Owner/Operator/Transfer | Mar 3 ’00 Sq Ft: 175 sts |
Type: Restaurant, Independent Meals: L/D $4-10 |
| BAYSIDE GRILLE2206 Bay St Fort Myers Florida 33901 |
Status: New Owner/Operator/Transfer Data indicates activity & the filing of legal documentation with state. |
Apr-May 00 | Type: Restaurant, Independent |
| THE MISSION1909 N 15th St Tampa Florida 33605 |
Status: New Opening Former site of Red Star nightclub. |
Mar 10 ’00 Sq Ft: 8000 |
Type: Bar, Independent Meals: Limited F&B $2-7 |
| CHAPTERS ON THE ISLAND5910 Marina Dr Holmes Beach Florida 34217 |
Status: New Opening Site operates as bookstore & cafe. |
Mar 2 ’00 Sq Ft: 44 sts |
Type: Restaurant, Independent Meals: L/D $2-13 |
| HONG KONG BUFFET41296 US Hwy 19 N Tarpon Springs Florida 34689 |
Status: Possible New Owner/Operator Data indicates activity & the filing of legal documentation with state. |
Apr-May 00 | Type: Restaurant, Independent |
| THE TON-EIGHTY CAFE13290 N Cleveland Ave Fort Myers Florida 33903 |
Status: New Opening Former site of Infield Sports Grille. |
Mar-Apr 00 | Type: Restaurant, Independent |
| BNK TAVERN913 Robson St Lakeland Florida 33809 |
Status: New Opening Data indicates activity & the filing of legal documentation with state. |
Apr-May 00 | Type: Bar, Independent |
| KFCCurrent REI parent: Yum! Brands.17635 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa Florida 33647 |
Status: New Opening Site is currently in constrution. There are 290+ in FL, 5100+ nationwide. |
Spring 00 Sq Ft: 2500 |
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit Meals: L/D $2-13 |
| NEW RESTAURANT4304 W Boy Scout Blvd Tampa Florida 33607 |
Status: New Opening Former site of MacDonald Training Center. Site is currently in heavy construction. |
Fall 00 | Type: Restaurant, Independent |
Reading this report today
Both Ruth’s Chris and KFC have direct current REI profiles. Historical renovation, transfer and ownership-change entries are kept distinct from opening announcements.