[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

I'll just throw in Ski Beach, but your request is extremely limiting as it's been already said - NOTHING. Perhaps you should do some google searches for what you are particularly looking for before you ask us? Maybe you didn't do your research before you moved here?

Whichever it is, you moved to the middle of nothing, just a bubble that looks like something... that's it.

Rather harsh, condescending.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by portferraro

We are looking for recommendations of beaches, restaurants, and other entertainment venues within 20 miles +/- of the Villages.

Thank you

Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont. It is old and musty but, IMHO, a must see. I won't post a link which contains photos. You must see it in person and be surprised.

The Miniature White House - Wikipedia

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

I'll just throw in Ski Beach, but your request is extremely limiting as it's been already said - NOTHING. Perhaps you should do some google searches for what you are particularly looking for before you ask us? Maybe you didn't do your research before you moved here?

Whichever it is, you moved to the middle of nothing, just a bubble that looks like something... that's it.

Debbie Downer.

[MatchPoint]

I go to Orlando all the time to fly out for business, but I don't spend any time there. But lately, I have been taking some time there to explore downtown Orlando. Nice restaurants and scenery, give it a try.

[Annie66]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

I'll just throw in Ski Beach, but your request is extremely limiting as it's been already said - NOTHING. Perhaps you should do some google searches for what you are particularly looking for before you ask us? Maybe you didn't do your research before you moved here?

Whichever it is, you moved to the middle of nothing, just a bubble that looks like something... that's it.

Some people just can't help themselves, no matter how rude.

[Tavernierlady]

Lake Griffin State Park in Fruitland Park offers Pontoon Boat rides and Kayaking. Fees and hours of operation available on line.

[bsouthworth47@yahoo.com]

My wife and I and family did this. It was Awesome. Well worth it.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

I'll just throw in Ski Beach, but your request is extremely limiting as it's been already said - NOTHING. Perhaps you should do some google searches for what you are particularly looking for before you ask us? Maybe you didn't do your research before you moved here?

Whichever it is, you moved to the middle of nothing, just a bubble that looks like something... that's it.

Sez 614 miles and NC. Oops. Beech Mt. is with two e's. . .

[Pwanderson]

In Leesburg Stavros, Ramshakle and the Irish Pub have good food and prices. Turners is supposed to be very good as well.

[SIRE1]

If you are looking for some interesting / fun restaurants outside the bubble, here are a few that we enjoy: Crump's Landing on the river in Homosassa (and go to the Homosassa Springs State Park to see the manatee), Harry's in downtown Ocala, Stumpknockers Restaurant on the river in Dunnellon (there is also one in downtown Inverness), Charley's Fish House or Cracker's on the river in Crystal River, Duncan's on the Gulf in Cedar Key, and Aunt Catfish's on the River in Daytona/Port Orange.

Some other interesting off the beaten path places you might find interesting are the town of Micanopy, Tarpon Springs, Silver Springs State Park for the glass bottom boat ride of the 1960's, and the Marjorie Rawlings Historic State Park (author of the book "The Yearling" in Gainsville/Cross Creek.

[Carlsondm]

Depends on where you are. We are in the south and it takes 30 minutes to get to many north Villages places. Give yourself an hour and you will get better suggestions.

[SIRE1]

Originally Posted by SIRE1

If you are looking for some interesting / fun restaurants outside the bubble, here are a few that we enjoy: Crump's Landing on the river in Homosassa (and go to the Homosassa Springs State Park to see the manatee), Harry's in downtown Ocala, Stumpknockers Restaurant on the river in Dunnellon (there is also one in downtown Inverness), Charley's Fish House or Cracker's on the river in Crystal River, Duncan's on the Gulf in Cedar Key, and Aunt Catfish's on the River in Daytona/Port Orange.

Some other interesting off the beaten path places you might find interesting are the town of Micanopy, Tarpon Springs, Silver Springs State Park for the glass bottom boat ride of the 1960's, and the Marjorie Rawlings Historic State Park (author of the book "The Yearling" in Gainsville/Cross Creek.

Sorry, I missed your original post line of "within 20 miles +/- of the Villages" We enjoy going further away from The Bubble and exploring the "real" Florida. But if you ever get adventuresome and want a day trip, these would be good to try.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Cobullymom

Always that one, just should have not answered....

can't handle the truth?

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Rather harsh, condescending.

Hey some of the asks here and on other social are best found by using a search engine as I tend to watch so many people never answer the question directly. by the time you're a page in the subject changed. Yet the truth is this is what it is and yes this is the middle of nothing. It's fabricated etc. That's the truth, it's not even the friendliest as it claims. I was honest, go look for what you want, don't bother asking as the answers eventually become off topic and ridiculous, and by all means quit expecting whatever you were sold to exist. Just like I see the NYers wonder where their deli is etc. Sorry this is Florida not like anywhere else the reality is you aren't getting what you used to have. I got over it after years of searching and that goes the same for every one else moving here.

Sorry you guys don't like reality, but I get it if you don't live in it you don't like it

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Debbie Downer.

sorry i forgot no one in TV likes honesty