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Two New 27-Hole Golf Courses and Other Development Changes Across The Villages

Two New 27-Hole Golf Courses and More Development News Across South The Villages South The Villages development continues moving rapidly forward, with new details emerging this week about future golf courses, recreation projects, commercial expansion, and infrastructure work near Eastport, Middleton, and the 470 corridor. Much of the current activity remains concentrated around the southern…
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The controversy behind a “No Substitution” policy in downtown Leesburg.

We revisited our previous visit to the restaurant in downtown Leesburg again Saturday night. Once again, we had a very good experience. The restaurant was busy, the service stayed attentive throughout the evening, and the atmosphere felt relaxed without being overly loud. What started as a fairly normal dinner ended up turning into a memorable…
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A Saturday Night Dinner at Yamas in Eastport

This Yamas Eastport review comes from a Saturday night dinner visit where the biggest surprise was how quiet the restaurant felt. Not just calm quiet — surprisingly quiet for a weekend dinner crowd. The space itself is beautiful inside. Lots of bright blue colors, open seating, and a clean modern look that fits Eastport well.…
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Why Eastport Feels Different Depending on When You Visit

Eastport expectations seem to vary widely among residents lately, and after spending some time there recently, it’s not hard to understand why. Depending on when you visit, the experience can feel very different. Some residents see a district that already feels active and steadily growing. Others walk through parts of the area and come away…
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