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We picked up takeout from Luma Mediterranean Kitchen at Sawgrass Grove and brought it home for dinner. It’s one of the lighter options in the area, especially if you’re looking for something other than burgers or pizza. Luma is part of the FMK Hospitality Group, which operates several restaurants throughout The Villages. The setup here…
The new Walmart SR-44 The Villages location has been getting a lot of attention lately — especially with the “store of the future” label. So naturally, we had to go see it for ourselves. “Store of the future.” That sets a certain expectation. So we went through the store to see what actually feels different…
County Road 470 Widening — The Golf Cart Bridge Question Location: County Road 470 & Florida’s Turnpike Status: Road widening in progress; no public plans for golf cart crossing Last updated: February 2026 County Road 470 widening is now visibly underway at Florida’s Turnpike, and as construction progresses across the south end of The Villages,…
Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse Spanish Springs – Pre-Show Dinner Review We were heading to a show at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center and wanted something close, comfortable, and dependable for dinner. Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse in Spanish Springs made sense based on location alone — just a short walk from the square. Instead…