Had lunch there today and received the same sad news. If, after two lifestyle previews, I had to list 5 "things" that prompted us to buy in The Villages one would definitely be "the veranda experience" for breakfast and/or lunch. I had hoped they would keep the decor but it is apparently going to be gutted. Nothing against Panera, but we will probably not patronize them. Living on the extreme south end of things prompts us to look forward to what south of 466a will bring. We already enjoy the short straight shot to Speckled Butter Bean. We'll get to the veranda a time or two this week and chalk it up as one of finer memories of early days in The Villages. I sure hope they don't ruin the overall quaint and unique design of the building........
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