Sloopin Retail Roundup

We've recently received a lot of emails and talked to a bunch of people about new restaurants/businesses that appear to be opening in the Sloop. Although some of the places are still in question, we figured it was time to throw them on a post and hope someone in the know can give us more perspective as to what they might be:

1700 Block of South Michigan Ave.
In between the South Loop Market and the laundry place on the west side of the street, it appears one of the vacant retail spaces is being built out. It's been hard to peek in, but we saw some nice tiling going down. Anyone have the update on this space?

1200 Block of South State Street
We recently posted and were excited to see a sign go up for Donna's Cafe within one of the retail spaces on the East side of the street (next to Vision Salon). Well over the weekend, the retail space just South of Donna's also appears to be having some work done. We spoke to a person inside and it appears there is a "massage therapy" place going in. Does anyone have more info?

1511 South State
A reader writes:

Any word on what's happening at the old Carolina Caramel local at 1511 state
street? I walked past and the windows are all covered with paper, which leads me to believe that remodeling is taking place. Thanks.

828 South Wabash
A reader writes:

Hi! As I was walking past the former site of Powell's Books today on Wabash, I
noticed two guys inside painting the walls in a variety of brightly colored
stripes. I wonder if this means someone has rented the space?

Sarpino's - 1923 S. Archer
We recently heard a Sarpino's is opening up in this complex. Although I've actually never been there, it doesn't sound half bad. Is this a good or bad thing for the Sloop?

That's a lot of build outs and renovations going on, but not a lot of concrete information about what these places will be. Please feel free to chime in if you know anything.