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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…
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Pullman Recreation Center, Mustang and More: A South The Villages Update
Pullman Recreation Center is one of several projects reshaping the south end of The Villages. Nearly every visit reveals new progress, with recreation centers, golf courses, roads and neighborhoods all moving forward at the same time. During a recent visit, we stopped to check on construction at both the Mustang and Pullman Recreation Centers while…
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Legacy Place Could Become a Major Healthcare and Retail Hub in The Villages
Last updated: June 2026 A new chapter of south-end development is officially underway. Following months of speculation, plans for Legacy Place—a massive mixed-use project near Eastport—are beginning to take shape. While many specific details remain limited, the project is poised to become a major healthcare and commercial hub serving the rapidly growing southern portion of…
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Zunzibar Opens Monday as Middleton’s Next Wave of Restaurants Takes Shape
Middleton restaurants continue to expand as several new businesses move closer to opening. A year ago, much of Middleton’s commercial district existed only on site plans and construction drawings. Today, the area is rapidly transforming into a destination for dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. During a visit to Middleton this weekend, we found visible progress…
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Walmart Neighborhood Market Opening June 24 Near The Villages; Fuel Station Already Open
Residents in and around The Villages now have an opening date for the new Walmart Neighborhood Market under construction in Lady Lake. The new Walmart Neighborhood Market at Highway 466 and Hammock Oaks Boulevard is scheduled to open June 24, 2026. According to Walmart advertising displayed at the site, the new store at Highway 466…
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What’s Happening Around The Villages This Week: ALDI Opens, Eastport Progress, and Fire Station Plans
If you’ve been keeping an eye on what’s happening around The Villages lately, you’ve probably noticed there’s a lot going on. ALDI opens this week at La Plaza Grande. Eastport continues moving closer to becoming a real town center. Plans are also moving forward for another fire station near the growing Meggison area. Here’s what…
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What’s opening in The Villages: Luxe Steakhouse & New ALDI Date
It has been another active week for anyone tracking what’s opening in The Villages, with a new upscale steakhouse announced, an opening date set for a new grocery location, and several businesses moving closer to welcoming customers. Here are a few major updates regarding what’s opening in The Villages neighborhoods that you will want to…
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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…
