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Last updated: March 31, 2026 If you’re looking for a straightforward breakfast spot just outside The Villages, Breakfast Station Leesburg is an easy place to try. It’s not designed to feel upscale or trendy. From the outside, it looks like a typical strip plaza diner. Based on our visit, it leans more toward a traditional
Last updated: March 29, 2026 The Burlington Lady Lake location looks close to opening near The Villages — and it’s a little closer than most people expect. I stopped by Village Crossroads this week to take a look. The sign is already up, there were workers outside still setting things up, and from what I
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