{"id":61109,"date":"2026-01-16T17:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T22:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=61109"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T22:54:15","slug":"the-flamingo-bean-co-looks-to-be-opening-brick-and-mortar-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/01\/16\/the-flamingo-bean-co-looks-to-be-opening-brick-and-mortar-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Flamingo Bean Co. Looks to Be Opening Brick-and-Mortar Cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Flamingo Bean Co., a small-batch roaster founded in Lakeland in 2023, looks to be opening its first brick-and-mortar cafe. This week, What Now examined plan review documents submitted by The Flamingo Bean Company LLC that show the coffee spot opening at 1318 W Daughtrey Road.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"fcc0dc\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61110 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #fcc0dc; width:365px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/flamingobean1.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt The Flamingo Bean Company, we are passionate about bringing you the finest coffee and tea from around the world,\u201d says the company\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flamingobean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. \u201cOur selection features unique blends and single-origin choices, each carefully sourced to ensure exceptional flavor and quality. Whether you prefer the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee or the soothing notes of herbal tea, we have something special for everyone. Join us in exploring the diverse world of beverages that cater to all tastes and preferences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are hints out there of something exciting developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHappy New Year from Ed, Wendy and \u2018Sweet Stella,\u2019\u201d says a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1D4pesSBD5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">post<\/a>&nbsp;published on Facebook by The Flamingo Bean Co. on January 1. \u201c2026 is going to be a big year for The Flamingo Bean Co. Big announcement coming!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"686059\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #686059;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/468000116_417676961413135_850715569483137204_n.webp?resize=720%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61111 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/468000116_417676961413135_850715569483137204_n.webp?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/468000116_417676961413135_850715569483137204_n.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Could news of an upcoming cafe be that big announcement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can keep up with The Flamingo Bean Co. by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100095125036259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">following the brand on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Flamingo Bean Co., a small-batch roaster founded in Lakeland in 2023, looks to be opening its first brick-and-mortar cafe. 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