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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…
