What happened to Burke’s BBQ? crunch…
 

We pass by (466a just past Colony Plaza) each week or so. Burke’s, closed down for a few years now) WAS standing but now - Crunch. Bam. Boom.

No doubt banks took a heavy hit when they closed. Wonder if they have big plans there for building?

Oh, just another commercial development to cause further traffic congestion on 466a. But, please, not another car wash!

Wasn’t there a Winn Dixie announced for that location?

The Winn Dixie is supposed to be constructed on the east side of Micro Racetrack Road, just north of Rt 466A. The Burkes BBQ property was purchased by a company that builds apartment buildings.

I have heard that the Winn Dixie planned construction was cancelled when Aldi purchased the chain.

I remember reading about Burke’s around 2015? Or so. The city required him to put water main line for fire hydrant and other fire safety measures. IF I remember correctly he was not going spend thousands Maybe hundred thousands to put water mainline that city should have been responsible for blocks down street from his business so he closed up way I remember it?

My Landscaper told me that a Trader Joe's will replace Burkes.

Advent Health building stand alone ER

Costco

yeah, i remember it that way, too

Yes, also a hotel near there.

Love it, LOL ! Do you think your neighbor got that straight from is second cousin's nephew who lives near the corporate headquarters in Monrovia, Calif. ? Maybe if we keep saying it (as we have been the 18 years we've been here) it will finally come true, but honestly, I doubt it...LOL ! At the same time, maybe we've just not been observant, but thought at least a year ago Portillo's was building a location near Tire Kingdom in Lady Lake. Maybe all the construction has obscured the new building ?

We liked Burke's. We miss it. Time marches on, taking some things and leaves only faded memories of cherished bits of the warmth and charm that enticed you here in the first place.

Yep some really good burnt ends and drips of sauce on a brand new shirt, really liked Burke's.

Partially correct.

sold, low cost apartments coming...
 

From Village news last May:

A shuttered restaurant across from The Villages has been sold as part of a $4.5 million deal.

Burke’s BBQ on County Road 466A was part of the nearly 20 acres purchased by Evolve Fruitland LLC, a subsidiary of Greensboro, N.C.-based Evolve Cos.

Evolve Cos. is heavily invested in the construction of apartment buildings. The intense need for apartments for workforce housing with proximity to The Villages appears to have been a good fit for Evolve Cos.

The barbecue restaurant has remained vacant for several years. The City of Fruitland Park sued Burke, claiming he failed to honor a commitment to hook up to the city’s water and sewer systems and install a fire hydrant outside his eatery. Burke claimed an underground hose running from a nearby private swimming pool could be used to provide water to fight a fire.

Oh, no! Not a dreaded apartment building! That will destroy our lifestyle here in The Villages! :eek:

ALDI purchased Winn Dixie.

My landscaper said it was a Costco Neighborhood store.

or another self storage lot

Burke was a character, huh!
In defying Fruitland Park orders to upgrade fire suppression system, he countered with his own plan to pump water thru a garden hose from an adjacent private swimming pool! A real Jedd Clampett

I heard from my barber’s, brother’s,
veterinarian’s, plumber’s,
Toddler that he wasn’t sure.

more apartments... at some time 466a will be six lanes...

Paradise by the dashboard light....oops, wrong analogy

Wouldn’t think it would be city responsible for water mains, sewer lines, and fire hydrant? What we paying taxes for? Ok, I won’t answer that.

I think we know why all apartments are going in.

hahaha

Hahahaha

Burke was responsible for his restaurants suppression system upgrades to bring the establishment up to the fire code. Once he saw the tab for that upgrade....he tapped out. But not before he countered with the ‘cement pond’ offer!

Hi. I have a different 'take' on Burke's. I was down in The Villages on a preview plan about 5-6 years ago. The new homes that were being built were directly across the road from Burke's and I had a direct view from the living room of the home I was shown. Now, I have dog and I was concerned he would be attracted the odor of the BBQ meats being cooked. I even went over to Burke's the following day and asked them when they fire up the outdoor BBQ bits. They told be 7am!! So that entire area of new homes was off limits for me. But they were selling like hotcakes, because I was told that area was the build out and new homes were coming. Well, that was surely wrong! Anyway, I haven't moved down quite yet! MarvinH

Really?

I wonder if Burke's BBQ was built before Fruitland Park annexed that part of Lake County. If so, that might have something to do with Burke's attitude about the city's demands to bring the property up to code. If so, can't say I blame him. Also, although I enjoyed the food, the restaurant was mostly empty most of the time, so if he wasn't making any money he wouldn't be enthusiastic about spending more.

Burkes promised Fruitland Park they would install the proper water system in case of fire. They never did. They said the water in a nearby swimming pool would be adequate in case of fire. They closed their business rather than comply with the specifications.

Burmese BBQ
 

A few years ago, before all the building south of 44; I recall hearing about a place to park RV’s. I believe the RV’s had to be visiting folks in TV. It wasn’t going to be open to everyone. I think that was a great idea.

long gone... Villages owns the property in that AREA now.. something new is coming.. head to Oakwood ..

Check with Mr. Rohan .. he knows, maybe a motor coach parking lot

Winn Dixie is history brought out by Aldi .. / Advent Health Stand Alone ER last I heard on the corner of 466A and micro racetrack ..

LOL don't believe everything you hear .

Burkes has been closed for 10 years due to him leaving and owing on thousands of taxes. Advent health is building a emergency room / urgent center and will transport to advent traverse hospital

No he also have run line for fire hydrant.