The former Ruby Tuesday property in Clermont is officially being cleared, with the longtime restaurant building now demolished and redevelopment plans moving forward.

The Ruby Tuesday that once stood along U.S. 27 in Clermont has been torn down, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the property.

The site was purchased by a Clearwater-based developer, which has submitted plans to redevelop the property with space for multiple tenants. Previous reports indicate the plans include a fast-casual restaurant with a drive-thru.

One name generating plenty of local interest is CAVA, the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain. Local reporting has indicated that CAVA is expected to open a Clermont location at the former Ruby Tuesday site.

While the CAVA plans have been reported locally, the restaurant has not yet made a formal public announcement confirming the Clermont location, so the final tenant lineup and opening date remain subject to change.

The redevelopment could bring a new restaurant option to one of Clermont's busiest commercial corridors, adding another national fast-casual brand to the growing U.S. 27 area.

For now, the empty site is a noticeable change for anyone traveling through the area — and one that could soon look very different as construction gets underway.

We'll keep an eye on the property and share updates as more details about the redevelopment and potential CAVA location become available.