[champion6]

Things I learned that had not already been in the Daily Sun:

-- Mark teased us with new retail/commercial that will be coming to Buffalo Ridge and to Rt 44 / Morse Blvd. Regarding Buffalo Ridge, I assume this is in addition to Hobby Lobby which was already announced.

-- They just signed a lease for the restaurant to be built next to the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center - Harry and the Natives. They already have a location in Hobe Sound, FL.

-- There is a waiting list for The Lofts apartments. They believe there is a demand for apartments near the squares. Hence, they are pushing forward with Spanish Springs apartments.

-- The Olympia Regional Rec Center next to the future town center, Eastport, will have a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor gym.

-- The Eastport town center will not be a "square." They showed a flyover of an artist's rendition - curved streets which will be closed to vehicles in the evenings; restaurants on these streets with outdoor seating that will face the entertainment stage; pedestrian-only alleys with more shopping that angle off from the main streets.

[Michael G.]

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by champion6

Things I learned that had not already been in the Daily Sun:

-- Mark teased us with new retail/commercial that will be coming to Buffalo Ridge and to Rt 44 / Morse Blvd. Regarding Buffalo Ridge, I assume this is in addition to Hobby Lobby which was already announced.

-- They just signed a lease for the restaurant to be built next to the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center - Harry and the Natives. They already have a location in Hobe Sound, FL.

-- There is a waiting list for The Lofts apartments. They believe there is a demand for apartments near the squares. Hence, they are pushing forward with Spanish Springs apartments.

-- The Olympia Regional Rec Center next to the future town center, Eastport, will have a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor gym.

-- The Eastport town center will not be a "square." They showed a flyover of an artist's rendition - curved streets which will be closed to vehicles in the evenings; restaurants on these streets with outdoor seating that will face the entertainment stage; pedestrian-only alleys with more shopping that angle off from the main streets.

Thanks for the post.

Found this interesting: Sawgrass Grove is not a town square, McCabe said, so entertainment at the area will vary — some days may have no music, while others will have doubleheaders in both the day and evening.


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[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

[Topspinmo]

I feel that tingling down my leg……

[Skip]

Originally Posted by champion6

Things I learned ...
-- They just signed a lease for the restaurant to be built next to the Lake Okahumpka Rec Center - Harry and the Natives. They already have a location in Hobe Sound, FL.

The details about Harry And The Natives is already on The Villages Gourmet Club Website.

It's going to be another casual bar and grill, like The Back Porch in Mulberry Grove.

Skip

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by michael g.

i hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to bj's and lowes.

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[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Did he mention when the new Costco will be built?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

Did he mention when the new Costco will be built?

He did, it's going into Barnstorm Theater.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Why start a stupid rumor like this? All it will do is get the loonies worked up. Remember, got to keep the loonies on the path!

https://youtu.be/JuMpcSTlB70

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I hear he said off camera, he wants to eliminate the gate going to BJ's and Lowes.

And then he muttered under his breath “ I‘ll show em who’s boss . They complain about the gate wait til I replace it with a toll booth”

[NatureBoy]

Sawgrass Grove is not a town square, McCabe said, so entertainment at the area will vary — some days may have no music, while others will have doubleheaders in both the day and evening.

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?
I wonder if they can control access enough to hold ticketed events?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

I wonder how many southern folks thought this would be treated like a square and have nightly music?

If any, they were not listening.
From day-one, it has been described as not being a town square.