[Marion]

I read somewhere (maybe the rec news) about a month ago that they would be closing the course in April for greens repairs and that it would be closed for 6 months. I thought it said the restaurant would reopen then, but I could be wrong about that. Might have been wishful thinking.

[gemorc]

Originally Posted by Rango

I heard they were building a Costco there.

And a Trader Joe's right next door.

[BogeyBoy]

Originally Posted by gemorc

And a Trader Joe's right next door.

And WaWa and Wegmans. Are we happy campers yet?

[raynitsche]

Wegmans would be GREAT,

[B&C47]

Why are not the developers coming out in an honest and open discussion via the internet, newspaper or POA? Do they really care what happens?

[mulligan]

They did announce the closing of the course (not the developer, GMS the golf admin company). My guess is that they have not found a new tennant for the restaurant yet.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by B&C47

Why are not the developers coming out in an honest and open discussion via the internet, newspaper or POA? Do they really care what happens?

Open and honest about what? To speculate like some other posters?
When there is something to announce it will be announced............at least that is the way it has happened in the past.

[Midvale]

"The *Villages* *News*" website has a little new information on the status of Orange Blossom Country Club:

"The Lady Lake Commission on Monday will consider some changes to the parking lot at the Orange Blossom Gardens Country Club.

Changes are being sought to accommodate more parking spots.

On Wednesday at the Amenity Authority Committee meeting, a Villager asked District Manager Janet Tutt about the status of the country club on the Historic Side of The Villages. Although it is not a district matter, Tutt said the developer had indicated to her that work is moving forward at the site.

The building is owned by the Villages Operating Company.

Orange Blossoms Gardens Country Club, built in the mid-1980s, is a Villages original. Many Villagers have fond memories of seeing Mr. Schwartz golfing at Orange Blossom Hill Golf Course, the oldest 18-hole championship golf course in The Villages."

[graciegirl]

Plans for modifications for Orange Blossom Hills Country Club will include an expanded outside seating area.
On Monday, Lady Lake Town Manager Kris Kollgaard sent a letter to Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. Vice President John R. Grant letting him know that modifications to the plans for the country club have been approved by the town.
The modifications include:
� Removal of 1,114-square foot pool deck and reconstruction into a 878-square-foot outside bar/dining area with porch entrance and an additional 63 seats.
� Construct a new 8.25′x17.25′ electrical room and 5.33′x8′ equipment room additions
� Construct new sidewalk 4″ thick 3000 PSI concrete broom finish
� Re-align the Golf Cart Path along West Boone Court
� Reconfiguration of parking area to accommodate six ADA parking spaces.
The building is owned by the Villages Operating Company.
Orange Blossom Hills Country Club, built in the mid-1980s, is a Villages original. Many Villagers have fond memories of seeing Mr. Schwartz golfing at Orange Blossom Hills Golf Course, the oldest 18-hole championship golf course in The Villages.
You can view blueprints for the Orange Blossom Hills Country Club by clicking on the following link:

[graciegirl]

Wait. This was a thread about the restaurant. Sorry.

[Bill32]

heard somewhere that the owner of The Light house restaurant is taking it over