Business & Real Estate: Third Street Bistro sale closes

August 14, 2026 - 04:56

The Lee County clerk has recorded the warranty deed for the sale of the restaurant property located at 310 E. Railroad Ave. The transaction transfers ownership from 310 E. Railroad LLC to Gas, a move that finalizes a deal that had been in the works for several weeks. The deed was posted earlier this week, confirming the closure of the sale and the new ownership of the commercial real estate.

The property, which has long been home to the Third Street Bistro, sits in a prime spot along the railroad corridor in downtown. The sale includes the building and the land it occupies, though specific terms of the deal were not disclosed in the public filing. Local real estate observers had noted the listing earlier this year, with interest from multiple parties, but the eventual buyer remained quiet until the deed was filed.

For now, the future use of the space is not entirely clear. The bistro has been operating under its current name, and there has been no public statement from the new owners about immediate changes. Some in the business community expect the restaurant to continue as is, at least for the short term, given the steady foot traffic and established customer base in the area. Others speculate that the new ownership may eventually rebrand or renovate the site, but those are just guesses at this point.

The closing marks the end of a chapter for the LLC that had held the property for a number of years. It also signals continued activity in the local commercial real estate market, which has seen a mix of small business sales and larger developments over the past year. The county clerk's office confirmed the deed is now part of the public record, and anyone interested can review the filing details in person or through the county's online database.