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Old 07-03-2024, 08:36 PM
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We’re thinking about driving down to Middleton/school area to check it all out. Is there anything open down there, restaurants and such. Also is it a safe drive - no construction and nails et al on the roads.

Will be our first trek down there.
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We’re thinking about driving down to Middleton/school area to check it all out. Is there anything open down there, restaurants and such. Also is it a safe drive - no construction and nails et al on the roads.

Will be our first trek down there.
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Nothing open yet. The completed residential areas are safe if you stay out of the no trespassing areas.

Sawgrass, Magnolia Plaza, Fenny Grill and Ednas have food south of the Turnpike.
 
Old 07-03-2024, 08:55 PM
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We drive down every couple of weeks. Nothing is open in Eastport. Citizens First is open in Middleton, but that’s it so far. The Sun has updates on opening in Middleton, so far 3 & 4 quarter for few shops or restaurants.
 
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We’re thinking about driving down to Middleton/school area to check it all out. Is there anything open down there, restaurants and such. Also is it a safe drive - no construction and nails et al on the roads.

Will be our first trek down there.
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Nothing’s open yet but Boosters should be opening sometime soon. Aug I think. The employees at McGrady’s Pub have already been there to taste the food etc.
 
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Make sure you have enough gas to return, LOL
 
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Make sure you have enough gas to return, LOL
we have an EV....
 
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If you can, go when they are having open houses. We happened to see some innovative designs on the day we went, not the usual Villages plans.
 
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If you can, go when they are having open houses. We happened to see some innovative designs on the day we went, not the usual Villages plans.
Innovative = ceiling fans no longer standard issue.....
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Just make sure your gas tank is full, take bottled water, lunches in a cooler, granola bars and a compass.
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Worth the trip just to drive around the school campus.
 
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Innovative = ceiling fans no longer standard issue.....
I was thinking of the 8' tall interior doors.
 
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I'm assuming you know the OP and he lives very far north?
 
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Nothing open yet. The completed residential areas are safe if you stay out of the no trespassing areas.

Sawgrass, Magnolia Plaza, Fenny Grill and Ednas have food south of the Turnpike.
Sawgrass is north of the Turnpike.
 
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Make sure you have enough charge to return.
 
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If traveling by cart (or car) you have to drive right pass Sawgrass on your way down (20 minutes from Middleton by cart) and plenty of restaurants there for lunch or dinner. Cart path and tunnels all open all the way,..so are the roads. It’s a fun ride and eye opening!!! Enjoy’
 

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