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Daily Sun , 8/19/24, pg C3

FMK RESTAURANT GROUP OPENING ANOTHER RESTAURANT

FMK Restaurant Group is bringing a new concept to The Villages. Later this fall, the company will open Tap House Social, a casual sports and craft beer themed restaurant, at Buffalo Ridge.

FMK will begin construction soon to renovate the former Red Lobster building, at 3830 Wedgewood Lane.

"We think there's a good opportunity for it," said Philip Benjamin, vice president of market strategy and concept development for FMK. "We wanted to bring in another sports bar into that area for people to get together, be social and watch sports."

The company currently operates Bella Vita Italian Steakhouse, Bluefin Grill & Bar, Bonifay Country Club, Belle Glade Country Club, Chop House at Lake Sumter, Evans Prairie Country Club, Coastal del Mar Seafood Grill, Harvest Restaurant & Bar, Orange Blossom Hills Country Club, and Scooples Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant in The Villages.

FMK also is planning to open Victory Sports Grill later this year in Middleton.