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What businesses have opened or closed this year in Florida? Take a look at some

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Florida's business landscape in 2025 shows a shifting marketplace defined by both expansion and nostalgia.

Legacy establishments like Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant and a well-loved sports bar in South Miami-Dade have closed, signaling the end of community staples amid rising competition and evolving consumer tastes.

Simultaneously, aggressive growth marks the scene with entities like Stoner’s Pizza Joint pushing toward 100 locations and newcomers such as L.L. Bean and Tim Hortons entering the Florida market.

Redevelopment strategies, like a Barnes & Noble relocation to repurpose space for one of the nation’s largest Rooms to Go stores, and hotel additions at a major outlet mall, reflect a broader trend of mixed-use commercial changes.

Take a look at some of the changes so far in 2025.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Bellmont Spanish Restaurant in Coral Gables has permanently closed.

NO. 1: AFTER 12 YEARS ON MIRACLE MILE, THIS SPANISH RESTAURANT IN CORAL GABLES HAS CLOSED

“Bellmónt has been more than just a restaurant to us; it has been a home and a cultural bridge that brought the soul of Spain to our beloved community.” | Published January 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

Matt Winters, owner of the newly-opened Stoner’s Pizza Joint at 3985 Cortez Road West in Bradenton.

NO. 2: A PIZZA CHAIN WITH A MARIJUANA THEME IS EXPANDING IN FLORIDA. HERE ARE NEW LOCATIONS

What to know about the place. | Published January 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

A contemporary Tim Hortons restaurant serves coffee, donuts and fast foods like sandwiches, wraps and chicken strips. There is talk about opening locations of the Canadian landmark eatery in South Florida.

NO. 3: THIS DOUGHNUT AND COFFEE RESTAURANT IS COMING BACK TO FLORIDA. TAKE A LOOK AT THE PLANS

What to know about the chain. | Published February 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Ellenton Premium Outlets, 5461 Factory Shops Blvd., Ellenton, shown 9/20/2023, has announced new store openings, including Tervis, Volcom, TMAX Technology, and Wesloft. In addition, BoxLunch, Tookies & Treats Bakery Shop, and Signature Perfumes are scheduled are scheduled to open before the end of the year. By James A. Jones Jr.

NO. 4: TWO HOTELS COULD RISE ON THE SITE OF A POPULAR FLORIDA MALL. SEE WHAT’S IN THE WORKS

Big changes could be coming to the outlet center flanking a major highway. | Published February 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The interior of Salt + Ash restaurant at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key. By Michael Pisarri

NO. 5: CHEF FROM MICHELIN-STARRED MIAMI BEACH RESTAURANT OPENS A NEW SPOT IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

He also has a farm in the Redland. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

In this file photo from Oct. 30, 2024, comedian Brittany Brave is photographed outside of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in West Kendall. Brave grew up in Miami’s Kendall neighborhood and worked at this store as a barista during high school and had a stand-up performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Nov. 23, 2024. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 6: COULD ONE OF THE BIGGEST ROOMS TO GO IN THE COUNTRY REPLACE A BELOVED KENDALL BOOKSTORE?

The closing plans coincide with other plans for expansion. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

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NO. 7: THIS POPULAR SPORTS BAR IN A SOUTH MIAMI-DADE STRIP MALL HAS SUDDENLY CLOSED

You’ll have to find somewhere else to grab a beer in the neighborhood | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Maine By screen shot

NO. 8: L.L. BEAN IS COMING TO FLORIDA, WITH A STORE IN A RETAIL DISTRICT OFF THE HIGHWAY

The store sells clothing, outdoor equipment and apparel, footwear, bags, travel accessories, home goods and outdoor adventure services. | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.