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Sawgrass Tavern Reopens as The Grove House, Plus Changes in Middleton
Updates checked October 19, 2026. Sawgrass Tavern reopened today as The Grove House, following a week closed for renovations and staff training. Over in Middleton, Southern Roots Collection is open, China Taste is still under construction, and Piesanos is now serving customers. Here’s what has changed since our last update. This Week at a Glance…
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Piesanos Middleton Opens, Oak & Stone Live, and Rock N Roll Recreation Planned
Piesanos Middleton opened on its announced opening date, Monday, October 12; Oak & Stone is welcoming diners at Eastport; and new design plans have dropped for Rock N Roll Recreation. Here is your local update on what is open, what is cooking, and what is still under construction across The Villages. Updates checked October 13,…
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Middleton and Eastport Photo Update: Woodrow’s Is Open, Piesanos and Publix Getting Closer
Photos from my visit to Middleton and Eastport on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. On my latest visit to Middleton and Eastport, I brought the camera along to see what was open and what was getting closer. Woodrow’s Duckpin Bowling and Smalls Sliders were open, while Piesanos, Coffee for the Soul, Chase Bank and the new…
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Oak & Stone Opens October 6 — Plus a Peek Inside LUXE Steakhouse
Eastport is about to get another restaurant, and another highly anticipated opening looks like it may not be far behind. I stopped by today for a fresh look at Oak & Stone Eastport and LUXE Steakhouse & Cellar. Oak & Stone now has a firm opening date of October 6, and when I stopped by…
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Luxe Steakhouse at Woodlands Now Targeting October Opening
Luxe Steakhouse & Cellar at Woodlands Championship Golf Course is currently targeting an opening in the first or second week of October, according to new details shared with OnlyVillages. We learned more about the plans for Luxe Steakhouse & Cellar during a conversation at Havana Country Club Restaurant this week. While dining at Havana, we…
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Luma Mediterranean Kitchen Nears Opening at Lake Sumter Landing
Luma Mediterranean Kitchen says its new Lake Sumter Landing restaurant will open Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with a ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m. Luma Mediterranean Kitchen at Lake Sumter Landing in August 2026. Photo: OnlyVillages. Opening Details Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m. 975 Lake Shore Drive, The Villages Update: August 31,…
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The Villages Development Update: Live Oak, Eastport and Middleton Keep Moving
This week’s Villages development update looks at Live Oak, Eastport, Middleton, Legacy Place and the southern growth areas still taking shape.
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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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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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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.
