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SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL — Here's the latest restaurant and bar news in Sarasota and Manatee counties:

Teen Drives Through Kacey’s Seafood Restaurant

An unlicensed 16-year-old girl drove through the front window of a Sarasota restaurant , injuring two diners, Friday afternoon, authorities said. The girl lost control of her car, driving into Kacey’s Seafood & More restaurant at 4904 Fruitville Road, around 3:30 p.m., according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.

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Two diners seated at an outdoor table — a 65-year-old woman and 64-year-old man from Minnesota — were hospitalized with serious injuries.

Fleming’s Opening in Bradenton Area

A new Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is coming to Manatee County.

It will be built at 8396 Tourist Center Drive, currently home to a closed Ruby Tuesday’s , the Bradenton Herald reported.

Wings-N-Weenies Closes After Nearly 40 Years

After nearly 40 years in business, the final Wings-N-Weenies location in the Sarasota Crossings has closed its doors , according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

The restaurant got its start in the downtown Sarasota Food Court in 1985 before launching a second restaurant at the old Gulf Gate Mall, both now closed. Eventually, Wings-N-Weenies also later had locations on Clark Road and Bee Ridge Road.

Greek Restaurant Expands in University Town Center

A Greek restaurant in Sarasota is expanding with a new, second location opening in the University Town Center , according to the Business Observer.

The St. Armands restaurant Blu Kouzina will open its new eatery in the UTC’s West District. It will move into a 3,500-square-foot space with an outdoor patio.

Second Del Taco Planned in Bradenton

A second Del Taco restaurant is planned in Bradenton. The chain’s first location in the area opened in November.

Now the company is looking east in the region with plans to build a store in the White Eagle Shopping Center at 1708 Pope Road, south of State Road 64, in Lakewood Ranch, according to the Bradenton Herald.

Former Beach Bistro Owners Scrap Plans for Sarasota Eatery

Though Beach Bistro’s former owners initially said they would open a downtown Sarasota eatery, BLVD Bistro, in the Rosemary District, they’ve since scrapped their plans , according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Sean Murphy and his wife, Susan Timmins, sold the restaurant in January 2022.

Murphy is now focusing on his Doctor’s Office craft cocktail bar and restaurant in Holmes Beach with plans to permission and plans to offer food and drink service in the outdoor space near the bar.

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Because who doesn’t love a juicy steak and Bloomin’ Onion.

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Bloomin’ Brands Inc. — the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Flemings — is in expansion mode.

While it’s true that Bloomin’ Brands has shuttered 41 restaurant locations across its system of brands, the chain is still growing.

While the company hasn’t formally released a list, recent openings and local news reports around the country give us a good idea of where the Aussie-themed grill is blazing a trail.

Here are 10 cities getting a new Outback Steakhouse so you can finally stop wasting money on subpar steaks.

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Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland, welcomed a 6,000-square-foot Outback Steakhouse restaurant on April 10. The official grand opening was at 4 p.m., following a soft opening the day before.

The new restaurant is located at 8661 Colesville Road. The dining room can hold approximately 187 guests and is open Mondays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. 

The location is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

O’Fallon, Illinois

Illinois welcomed its fifteenth Outback Steakhouse location in O’Fallon on April 2. The new store is at 1102 Central Park Drive, a stone’s throw from Texas Roadhouse and Cracker Barrel.

Eager diners have been waiting for three years. The area has been without an Outback Steakhouse since April 2021, when fire damage led to the permanent closure of its Swansea location.

Des Plaines, Iowa

The Iowa town will get a new Outback Steakhouse this year on the east side of Mannheim Road and Pratt Avenue, according to local community development planners.

This Aussie grill joins a list of 22 other restaurants opening in the area, including ‌Five Guys, Raising Canes, Cafe La Cave, Taqueria Inzicto, Que Bola, Chipotle, Karavan, and First Watch.

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Centerville (Dayton), Ohio

A new Outback Restaurant opened in the Dayton area on March 13. The grand opening kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The restauranteur gave away branded merchandise and free appetizer gift cards.

The Centerville Outback Restaurant is located at 5181 Cornerstone North Boulevard.

In a 4,694-square-foot space, it’s smaller than the average 6,000-square-foot Outback Steakhouse. However, this store better optimizes back-of-house space — and is the first location in the Dayton area sporting the brand’s modern redesign.

Bradenton, Florida

A new Outback Restaurant location is opening in the Bradenton area at ​​

12245 State Road 70. It will join two other Bradenton stores located at 4402 West Cortez Road and 4510 State Road 64.

Local news sources report that another Bloomin’ Brands restaurant, Fleming’s Steakhouse, is also coming to Bradenton. The Bradenton Herald states this upscale eatery has earmarked a vacant Ruby Tuesday store at 8396 Tourist Center Drive. 

However, there have been no public updates from the news outlet or Bloomin’ Brands since July 2023. Fingers crossed.

Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham welcomed an Outback Steakhouse at 245 20th Street last March. The Midtown location occupies a 6,650-square-foot building across the street from ‌Publix.

The ample space can seat nearly 200 guests and highlights the brand’s reimagined interior with Great Barrier Reef-themed murals and artwork.

Outback hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 27 at 10:30 a.m. Guests could win free branded merchandise and food, including up to a year of free Outback Steakhouse.

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Dawson, Georgia

While not a 2024 opening, a new Outback Steakhouse came to Dawson late in 2023 and has been open for approximately five months.

The new location is at 14 Wallace Boulevard. It opened on December 12, with the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 15. Ceremony guests enjoyed complimentary bold bites and prize giveaways.

This 4,694-square-foot location is smaller than most Outback Steakhouses, but it boasts an optimized layout with a large, centrally located bar and dining space for nearly 200 occupants.

Prosper, Texas

It’s official. Paperwork has been filed, and a new Outback Steakhouse is coming to Prosper, Texas, in September 2024. Construction is already underway. Come this fall, diners will be able to enjoy a Grilled Chicken on the Barbie at 840 South Preston Road.

Cape Coral, Florida

An Outback Steakhouse opened on February 6 in Cape Coral, Florida, at 2329 Skyline Boulevard. The Cape Coral location showcases the brand’s “new version” of Outback, with drop lighting, high- and low-top tables, and an industrial decor feel.

Since the opening, management says the store has done brisk business and is especially busy on weekends.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Outback Steakhouse opened a new location in northwest Charlotte on January 6 at 3812 Corning Place.

The Australian-themed steakhouse is one of several new restaurants at the city’s Riverbend Village shopping center. Other new eateries include Margaritas Mexican Kitchen, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Johnny Bronco’s Pizza.

Outback’s 4,694-square-foot building mimics the new store prototype: modern, industrial design in a smaller layout that is thoughtfully arranged to maximize seating capacity.

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With a focus on growth through smaller, sleeker restaurants and a commitment to value, Outback Steakhouse is adapting to meet the needs of today's diners.

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8306 TOURIST CENTER DR BRADENTON, FL 34201

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8306 TOURIST CENTER DR

Bradenton, fl 34201, neighborhood map, property details.

This property is classified as Commercial (Restaurants, cafeterias).

There is one building on the property.

It was built in 2002.

The legal description of this lot is: "A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SE".

This property is completely within the AE Zone (within floodplain).

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DICK ROAD-BLEND-ALL DEVELOPMEN 570 DELAWARE AVE BUFFALO , NY 14202

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