Walked by this morning, construction is progressing.

What would it do ? Since the villages does have a type of zoning, in that restaurants and other businesses are built only in the designated retail areas, not opened up beside a home or residential block would a new Harry's, or Hooter's or Dunkin D even have any effect on home prices at all ???

That's for sure, but by the time Harry's bows out completely and MFK takes over, you won't be able to get a pork chop for "only' $36 ! LOL !

The same as country club restaurants do to other neighborhoods ?

Many years ago some of the rec centers on executive golf courses also had restaurants. Chula Vista, Silver Lake and El Santiago (which is a whole other story about the residents getting hosed in another transfer deal).

I made the comment when someone suggested a Hooters will replace Harry and the Natives - it was a joke. In that property values will sky rocket if a Hooters goes there.

No, they would BALLOON, then BUST. :icon_wink:

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Technically the building is in ST Johns backyard, with ST Johns homes the rec center and ST Johns Postal building.

Meggison and it’s roundabout, Richmond Pitch and Putt, not manned entrance into Richmond, are across the street with only a few homes in Richmond that have a better view of Rec center and postal station.

Walking from ST Johns, to A restaurant/bar or carting within 5 minutes or less is a selling point for some.

Giant Live Oaks dominates the front landscape and Lake (or dark green water with nice views) is the backdrop from the open bar, in the back. Still wondering what the grassy area surrounded with walking path will be used for between the restaurant and rec center.

I believe that Harry’s is still a “go” at the Lake O location.

Don’t forget that their original Hobe Sound location did not close and is still operating.

They probably had a slowdown on this place while they revived the Hobe business.

It will be nice to have something different. They will draw business from outside the Villages.

The piers for the 2,500 square-foot waterfront tiki hut they mention are in place.

It appears there may be an upper level included on the back half of the 5,000 sq ft restaurant which if so, will have some great views.

Given the build velocity so far, guessing they are 6-12 mo from opening.

Copied from FaceBook:

April 3rd from 3-5pm, we will be hosting a meet and greet at the Okahumpka Rec Center, sharing information about our summer opening.

Please RSVP to harryandthenativesvillages@gmail.com with your name and guest, if bringing one (max of 2 people per RSVP please).

*if we hit capacity for the room (157 people), we will end the RSVP and admit more Natives as we are permitted.

We will have drawings from the RSVP's for H&TN swag and a grand prize drawing for a table for two to our VIP Pre-Opening Party! We can't wait to see each of you!

Thank you!

H&TN at The Villages

The event filled in a little over an hour...

Thank you very much for the overwhelming response! We have reached capacity for the event and look forward to seeing each of you. The time now is 4:15 PM.

Will be nice to have some new choices