[jbdlfan]

Story I heard today(unsubstantiated=rumor) the restaurant and pool area as well as the golf course will all be closed while rehab is done.

[JP]

Originally Posted by mulligan

The Golf course is soon to be closed for 6 months for rehab work, and it is assumed that no leasee in his right mind would open before that's done.

It needs it along with Silver Lake executive course.

I am hoping the course/courses come out great.

Let's hope they reopen Orange Blossum.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by mulligan

The Golf course is soon to be closed for 6 months for rehab work, and it is assumed that no leasee in his right mind would open before that's done.

Mulligan, I've looked and can't find the schedule for the closure of Orange Blossom Hills for rehab work. Would you, please, once again point me in the right direction? Thank you.

[JoelJohnson]

I saw a painter going in there the other day. Painting is done when all the construction is done.
Did anyone else see anything going on there?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JP

It needs it along with Silver Lake executive course.

I am hoping the course/courses come out great.

Let's hope they reopen Orange Blossum.

I hope so too, although I don't think having a restaurant in a village or not having one would increase or decrease property values.


"THEY" usually means the developers. I am sure THEY want to rent it out. THEY don't like to have business ventures not working for them, I am guessing since everything else seems to be running very nicely by THEM.

A restaurant owner will have to step forward to rent it. Many mom and pop restaurant owners are having a hard time making a go of it against chains who operate more cheaply and more efficiently usually and have the clout of big business to pay their help benefits etc.

It also is not in a strip mall with other business and in kind of a not on the beaten path location.

So what was in an excellent location at the beginning when it was built may not be quite as good as it once was.

I don't think there is a conspiracy or an evil presence trying to keep it from being a restaurant, rather life and times and business is changing.

It wouldn't be where a chain would choose to open.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I hope so too, although I don't think having a restaurant in a village or not having one would increase or decrease property values.


"THEY" usually means the developers. I am sure THEY want to rent it out. THEY don't like to have business ventures not working for them, I am guessing since everything else seems to be running very nicely by THEM.

A restaurant owner will have to step forward to rent it. Many mom and pop restaurant owners are having a hard time making a go of it against chains who operate more cheaply and more efficiently usually and have the clout of big business to pay their help benefits etc.

It also is not in a strip mall with other business and in kind of a not on the beaten path location.

So what was in an excellent location at the beginning when it was built may not be quite as good as it once was.

I don't think there is a conspiracy or an evil presence trying to keep it from being a restaurant, rather life and times and business is changing.

It wouldn't be where a chain would choose to open.

Well said, Gracie.

[golf2140]

Do you really think that they would close a Championship Golf Course this time of year ??????

[Ceafolks]

Orange Blossom will be overseeded Nov 3-7. No other mention anywhere about the golf course closing.

[cbg150]

Any news in the last month? I am keeping my fingers crossed that someone will reopen the restaurant soon...

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[ROCKETMAN]

Hard to believe they close a golf course during the high income season. Talked to an ambassador and he knew nothing about it. Said they have suffered with less rounds because no place for a beer and burger.

[Bogie Shooter]

Played there a week ago. Was talking to the lady collecting green fees and she said the course will be closed early next year for greens and tees rebuilding. Also asked the starter and he confirmed what she said.

[Peachie]

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN

Hard to believe they close a golf course during the high income season. Talked to an ambassador and he knew nothing about it. Said they have suffered with less rounds because no place for a beer and burger.

Having built and remodeled several homes, we had to console ourselves quite often in the middle of the disruption in our lives with the adage, "it has to get worse before it gets better". This mindset may help ease you through the improvements at the golf course and I don't think there is ever a good time to make improvements to a golf course in FL.

Time will tell about the restaurant reopening, I hope it does reopen and it is much cleaner than with the last leasee, (IMHO)

[B&C47]

Rented on the original side for years and feel something is missing with the closing and nobody has the facts. It was so much fun. Just like El Santiago.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The one problem with living on this side is that in order to do almost anything, you have to go over the golf cart bridge.

I don't really mind, but it would be nice to have a restaurant and a few stores over here. The original town square at one time had several stores. Now all that's left is Circle K and a Mexican restaurant. It's going to be turned into professional offices. That's what we need, more doctors. Most people go to a doctors once or twice a month at most. People often go out to eat and to shop in stores several times a week.

To be honest, I never ate in that restaurant, but I sure hope that it re-opens.

[Rango]

I heard they were building a Costco there.