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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.
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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…
