[Travelingal702]

Originally Posted by JSR22

TooJays in Spanish Springs has permanently closed as of today.

They had the BEST hot pastrami sandwiches around. So sorry to see them go. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

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

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!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

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!

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

[lnorelli]

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

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by lnorelli

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

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

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

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.

Agree. Be positive. Embrace change.

[CanTho]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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

As the saying goes a Sucker is Born everyday.

Some even though they are cautioned regarding the food offered by TooJays is at best mediocre they still go.

[jet10s]

Really

[jet10s]

Originally Posted by mleeja

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!

lots of empty stores in the great and wonderful the villages -- i hope the developers take a bath with lots of empty stores -- no denying they are greedy

[jet10s]

Originally Posted by dr winston o boogie jr

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.

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

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by jet10s

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

Wonder why anyone with experience operating a restaurant would open one in a location that so many previous ones could not make it.

[GreySkies]

Originally Posted by Jima64

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

Has NOTHING to do with the specific location within TV.

There is a reason why 15K restaurants across the country have closed within the last year... there is an existence outside "The Bubble".

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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

you and nobody else knows , what there rents are and it’s none of our business either

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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.

Publix was to expensive and people blame the family for restaurants folding

[Skip]

Originally Posted by jet10s

demshars permanently closed

NOT TRUE. Go read the sign they put on the door and stop spreading false rumors.

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