Interesting question. Was it a Johnny Garlic's that shut down, or one of Fiero's other ventures?

RJ Gators appears twice. That must make them extra special. :confused:

A nearby change to eateries is coming, I read in the Sun a few days ago that in the Old Mill Playhouse outer lobby they will be converting the never used snack bar into a taco stand that is accessible to everyone. I can't remember the name, but it will be something like "Taco Shack".

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Haagen daz, Starbucks, and Brooklyn bagels, count as a restaurant

Only in TV's--a bagel joint counts as a restaurant

Actually a lot of that is going on. Some folks enjoy going to a Bagel place. Some of my good food memories involved beer "joints" in Columbus Ohio. Mock turtle soup, Chili soup, Fish sandwiches, Big juicy bratwurst on a nice hard roll.

It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy to be enjoyable.

But is not a restaurant--its a cafeteria--its a fast food joint !!

They make a nice bagel.

As already mentioned, there's Harry's in Ocala, and there's another one in Altamonte Springs, Brandon, and Winter Park called Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen.We've been to the one in Altamonte Springs that's on Rt 436, and enjoyed it very much. Good food, and a fun and funky interior. Maybe they could be convinced.
Home ⋆ Tibby's

It’s a tiny space, most restaurant footprints will not fit. Besides hope all you want, who ever agrees on the $$$, signs on the dotted line, is who the developer will put in that space.

Realistically, the current choices are singularly underwhelming, just plain blah. Wouldn't it be enjoyable to have an excellent Florida seafood establishment such as Joe's Stone Crab at LSL? Home page Joe's Stone Crab

or one of these The 10 Best Palm Beach Restaurants 2018 - TripAdvisor

or perhaps one of these The 10 Best Naples Restaurants 2018 - TripAdvisor

It wouldn't live long. That genre can survive in a much, much larger population with two people working. We are not poor here, but many are careful. AND many eat out every day of the week. Nancy Lopez was considered expensive by many.

Sad to say, I must agree with you. However I dearly love fresh pompano, stone crab claws, true key lime pie and other Florida delicacies.

Well, today is National TV dinner day, no doubt an occasion to celebrate for some folks...NATIONAL TV DINNER DAY - September 10 - National Day Calendar

A question for the group: Do you think the type of restaurant that might thrive in a location in or near one of the squares would be fundamentally different from what might do well in or along the commercial areas slightly outside of TV?

From what's being written, I get the impression that the size of facility available is an issue, as well as the spending habits and tastes of the general population of TV for an enterprise that might cost more than the current flavors. As TV expands, with what seem to be "fancier" (for lack of a better word) and more expensive homes, I'd think there would be enough folks with tastes, and money for more upscale (read: more expensive) options.