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Havana Country Club The Villages Menu & Review (2026 Update) Havana Country Club in The Villages — Menu, Atmosphere & What to Expect Looking for the current Havana Country Club menu in The Villages? We visited on a Wednesday night in February 2026 to verify pricing, portions, service, and overall experience. Havana Country Club —
This Evans Prairie review is based on a recent weekday lunch visit to see how it compares to other Village country club restaurants. It was a weekday crowd — steady but not chaotic — and the overall experience felt organized and comfortable from the start. Nothing flashy. Just a straightforward country club lunch. What to
Location: Middleton , near Shallow Creek Golf Course Status: Structure topped out; exterior taking shape Last updated: February 2026 I was at Shallow Creek Golf Course this week when something stood out. Rising above the palm trees and rooftops in the distance was the Hamlin Hotel — and it’s now clearly the tallest structure in
Crystal River Manatees from The Villages: A December Day Trip On December 7, 2025, we took a simple day trip from The Villages to Crystal River to see the manatees. This was during winter manatee season, when cooler weather pushes them into the warmer spring water. We didn’t book a swim tour. We didn’t wear