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CRA approves lease-to-purchase for Vegan Fine Foods at 719 North Sapodilla Avenue
Summary
The CRA unanimously authorized Resolution 25-30 to enter a lease with purchase option for 719 North Sapodilla Avenue with Vegan Fine Foods; staff and the business outlined operational plans, community programs and the proposed financial structure.
The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on June 23 approved Resolution 25-30, authorizing a commercial lease with a purchase option for 719 North Sapodilla Avenue to Vegan Fine Foods (WP no. WB VFF LLC) for use as a restaurant, eatery or food market.
Robbie Sami, economic development staff, said the CRA issued a notice of disposition for the parcel after a 2024 rehab and received Vegan Fine Foods’ letter of intent in May 2025. He said the CRA received an appraisal valuing the property at $1,300,000 and negotiated a $700,000 sale price; Vegan Fine Foods will contribute approximately $700,000 in startup costs toward build-out and equipment.
Business owner Steven Smith described Vegan Fine Foods’ history and plans. The company opened in Fort Lauderdale in March 2018 and operated an all-vegan market…
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