South Lakeland
Cava and Wild Fork coming to Florida and Imperial
Two restaurant brands are planned for the former restaurant site at Florida Avenue South and Imperial Avenue.
A concept plan now under review shows Cava and Wild Fork restaurants coming to 3437 Florida Avenue South, at the corner of Florida Avenue South and Imperial Avenue. The site is currently vacant after a previous restaurant use.
The application is moving through the city's review process. No opening date or other details are yet public.
Timeline
Feb 15
Concept plan application filed for Cava/Wild Fork @ Florida & Imperial (CPT26-076)
City of Lakeland Approvals
Jul 11
Concept plans marked complete; zoning verification completed (CPT26-040, CPT26-049, ZOV26-089)
Lakeland Approvals
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Concept Plan CPT26-076 (Cava/Wild Fork)
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Zoning Verification ZOV26-089
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required CPT26-040 Concept Plan
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required CPT26-049 Concept Plan
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Zoning Verification ZOV26-089
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required CPT26-040 Concept Plan
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required CPT26-049 Concept Plan
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required
Spotted by the Lakelandmarks records pipeline · records checked Aug 27, 2026