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Zunzibar Review: A Late Dinner, $8 Wings and a Waterfront Patio
This week, my wife and I headed to Zunzibar for this Zunzibar review of a late dinner. We arrived after 8 p.m., which happened to put us into the restaurant’s second Golden Hour of the day. We ate inside on a quiet Tuesday evening, tried a couple of salads and the $8 Island Jerk Wings,…
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This Week in The Villages: Fiesta Grande Opens, McNeill Drive Progress and More Development
This week in The Villages, there’s plenty changing, particularly south of Central Parkway and around Middleton. Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill has opened in Downtown Middleton, portions of McNeill Drive are taking shape, new Veranda homes have been released in Long Prairie, and residential construction remains active in Merritt Field. There’s also visible progress at Mustang…
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Victory Sports Grill in Middleton: An Honest Review After a Rough Visit
This Victory Sports Grill review covers our recent visit to one of the newest additions to Downtown Middleton, a large sports bar and full restaurant built around watching the game with friends. After hearing positive feedback from others, our golf group decided to stop in for dinner and see it for ourselves. Our visit ended…
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The Villages Development Update: McNeill Drive, Legacy Place, and Recreation Centers
There weren’t any major announcements this week, but this Villages construction update covers several projects across the southern end of The Villages that continue to make steady progress. Here’s what we noticed during our latest drive through the area. This Week’s Villages Construction Update: McNeill Drive Nears Opening One of the questions we hear most…
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Wings, Burgers, and Plenty of TVs: Gator’s Dockside Brownwood Review
If you’re looking for wings, burgers, and a casual place to catch a game, our Gator’s Dockside Brownwood review covers the food, atmosphere, happy hour, and what first-time visitors can expect.
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The Villages Development Update: Haru Opens, Legacy Place Plans Emerge & Middleton Continues to Grow
This week’s The Villages development update looks at what’s opening, what’s planned, and what’s next across the community.
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Fresh Jalapeño in Lady Lake: Worth the Trip or Just Another Mexican Restaurant?
When you’re craving Mexican food near The Villages, there’s no shortage of options. After hearing positive comments from several people, we made our way to Fresh Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant in Lady Lake to answer one simple question: Is it worth the trip, or is it just another standard Mexican spot? Located on U.S. Highway 441…
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Fenney Grill Closes in The Villages After Nine Years
Fenney Grill closed its doors on July 19 after nine years in business. The restaurant was one of the earliest dining options in the southern portion of The Villages.
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OnlyVillages Review: Is The Cove Resort & Pub Near Inverness Worth the Drive?
The Cove Resort & Pub is the kind of restaurant many people may not discover unless they’re looking for it. Located near Inverness, about a 25-minute drive from parts of The Villages, it sits inside a rustic resort surrounded by trees, cabins, and RV sites. Although it’s tucked away in a wooded setting, the dining…
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What’s Next for Sawgrass? FMK Announces New Dining Lineup
Sawgrass Market is entering its next chapter as FMK Hospitality prepares to introduce three new restaurant concepts and take over the remaining walk-up food windows at Sawgrass Grove. FMK Hospitality, the local restaurant group behind several familiar dining spots throughout The Villages, is expanding its presence at Sawgrass Grove by taking over the remaining walk-up…
