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If you’ve been keeping an eye on what’s happening around The Villages lately, you’ve probably noticed there’s a lot going on. ALDI opens this week at La Plaza Grande. Eastport continues moving closer to becoming a real town center. Plans are also moving forward for another fire station near the growing Meggison area. Here’s what…
Our recent Havana Country Club lunch visit reminded us why the restaurant remains a popular dining destination in The Villages. While Havana may be best known for its golf course setting and happy hour crowd, lunch offered a relaxed experience with attentive service and satisfying food. From the moment we sat down, our waitress impressed…
It has been another active week for anyone tracking what’s opening in The Villages, with a new upscale steakhouse announced, an opening date set for a new grocery location, and several businesses moving closer to welcoming customers. Here are a few major updates regarding what’s opening in The Villages neighborhoods that you will want to…
Our latest Prima Italian Steakhouse review came during a recent return visit to Brownwood Paddock Square, where we found another consistently enjoyable evening out with patio dining, live jazz, and attentive service. This time, we decided to sit outside on the patio, where we could enjoy the atmosphere of the square while listening to live…