Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1831010)

TooJays in Spanish Springs has permanently closed as of today.

Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1831579)

Until someone posts an actual lease with TV, I mark this down as an urban legend.

Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 1831627)

I agree! Despite what others may post here, managers within The Villages Development are smart folks. I think it is unlikely they would charge rents so high the businesses could not thrive and be successful. They will adjust to what the market will bear. The Villages is not making money with empty retail space!

Originally Posted by lnorelli (Post 1832079)

So sad....being a New Yorker, it was one of my favorite restaurants :(

Originally Posted by Aloha1 (Post 1831570)

Absolutely correct. Many folks on on TOTV disparage and don't patronize the local restaurants. What did they expect to happen? As to the apartment plan, I look at that as a positive. Anyone who has been to Europe knows that their town centers are mixed with both residential and business. It will take a little time but the addition of residents to the town center will add a vibrancy to SS that is currently missing. Things will improve because this virus will not last forever no matter what the MSM says.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1832080)

it was ok but not particularly great for deli, Very surprised cooking of most meats not done there.

Originally Posted by mleeja (Post 1831627)

i agree! Despite what others may post here, managers within the villages development are smart folks. I think it is unlikely they would charge rents so high the businesses could not thrive and be successful. They will adjust to what the market will bear. The villages is not making money with empty retail space!

Originally Posted by dr winston o boogie jr (Post 1831260)

toojay's in lake sumter landing is still open. Is an easy, enjoyable and quick golf cart ride from spanish springs town square.

Gator's dockside, amerikanos and margaritia republic are still open in the square. Just up main st we have the corkscrew, panera, ay jalisco and ruby tuesdays. Just off the square on alverez mccalls and flippers pizza are still operating.

Then if you go a few hundred yard to the east there is the publix strip mall where sakura, darrells and a chicken salad place are open.

A couple of restaurants closing is not a big deal. Toojay's filed for a reorganization type bankruptcy. It's obvious that they would close underperforming stores. It has nothing to do with apartments. Demshar's is closed temporarily. Hopefully, they will be able to reopen soon. Once we have a vaccine and get back to normal, those spaces will get filled.

Originally Posted by jet10s (Post 1832232)

demshars permanently closed -- the last 5 restaurants could not make it in that location -- before the china virus -- methinks greedy developers want too high rents

Originally Posted by Jima64 (Post 1831049)

good or bad it is a sign of the times for the older areas of the Villages. Progress, or not of the worst kind.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1831659)

People keep saying that they will not reduce rents during this period. No idea if this is true or not.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1831582)

Just tried NY water bagels and thought they were rather good. Good lox to be had at Sams.

Looking for a good reasonable priced Gabilla knish. Too expensive at Publix. Publix does have good bialys though.

Originally Posted by jet10s (Post 1832232)

demshars permanently closed