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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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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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Eastport May Feel Far South — But Growth Continues Beyond It
If you’ve been driving along 470 lately, you’ve probably noticed things starting to change across this part of The Villages, where 470 development is becoming more visible. There’s more construction, clearer road patterns, and a general sense that this area is becoming more important. Not everything is confirmed yet—but enough is happening to keep an…
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South of 44: What’s Actually Starting to Take Shape
South of 44 in The Villages Is Starting to Feel Different If you’ve spent any time south of 44 in The Villages recently, you’ve probably noticed it — things are picking up. What didn’t feel like much more than early-stage development not long ago is starting to look more defined. As of now, here’s what’s…
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Is This the End of the Town Squares in The Villages?
Is This the End of the Town Squares in The Villages? My wife was out golfing Friday with a sales agent from The Villages, and somewhere during the round, the conversation turned to what’s coming next for The Villages town squares.. One comment stood out. He mentioned there are already long-term development plans stretching out…
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Burlington in Lady Lake Appears Close to Opening (April 24 Target Date)
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…
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County Road 470 Widening — And the Golf Cart Bridge Question
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,…
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Tasty Treat on 466A Near Pinellas Plaza Is Starting to Take Shape
Last updated: April 2026 (new photos added) We stopped by the Tasty Treat site on 466A near Pinellas Plaza recently, and it’s reached a point where you can clearly see what it’s going to be. This location has been in progress for a while, but this is the first stage where it starts to feel…
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Hamlin Hotel in Middleton Is Now the Largest Structure in the Area
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…
