[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by marvinh11791

Hi. I have a different 'take' on Burke's. I was down in The Villages on a preview plan about 5-6 years ago. The new homes that were being built were directly across the road from Burke's and I had a direct view from the living room of the home I was shown. Now, I have dog and I was concerned he would be attracted the odor of the BBQ meats being cooked. I even went over to Burke's the following day and asked them when they fire up the outdoor BBQ bits. They told be 7am!! So that entire area of new homes was off limits for me. But they were selling like hotcakes, because I was told that area was the build out and new homes were coming. Well, that was surely wrong! Anyway, I haven't moved down quite yet! MarvinH

Really?

[Carla B]

I wonder if Burke's BBQ was built before Fruitland Park annexed that part of Lake County. If so, that might have something to do with Burke's attitude about the city's demands to bring the property up to code. If so, can't say I blame him. Also, although I enjoyed the food, the restaurant was mostly empty most of the time, so if he wasn't making any money he wouldn't be enthusiastic about spending more.

[MaryMS]

Burkes promised Fruitland Park they would install the proper water system in case of fire. They never did. They said the water in a nearby swimming pool would be adequate in case of fire. They closed their business rather than comply with the specifications.

[Special Ed]

A few years ago, before all the building south of 44; I recall hearing about a place to park RV’s. I believe the RV’s had to be visiting folks in TV. It wasn’t going to be open to everyone. I think that was a great idea.

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We pass by (466a just past Colony Plaza) each week or so. Burke’s, closed down for a few years now) WAS standing but now - Crunch. Bam. Boom.

No doubt banks took a heavy hit when they closed. Wonder if they have big plans there for building?

long gone... Villages owns the property in that AREA now.. something new is coming.. head to Oakwood ..

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by alwann

Oh, just another commercial development to cause further traffic congestion on 466a. But, please, not another car wash!

Check with Mr. Rohan .. he knows, maybe a motor coach parking lot

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Wasn’t there a Winn Dixie announced for that location?

Winn Dixie is history brought out by Aldi .. / Advent Health Stand Alone ER last I heard on the corner of 466A and micro racetrack ..

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by New Englander

My Landscaper told me that a Trader Joe's will replace Burkes.

LOL don't believe everything you hear .

[Sherrilee]

Burkes has been closed for 10 years due to him leaving and owing on thousands of taxes. Advent health is building a emergency room / urgent center and will transport to advent traverse hospital

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Burke was responsible for his restaurants suppression system upgrades to bring the establishment up to the fire code. Once he saw the tab for that upgrade....he tapped out. But not before he countered with the ‘cement pond’ offer!

No he also have run line for fire hydrant.

[karostay]

No certainty
Jus My My MY’s

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by mlmarr

long gone... Villages owns the property in that AREA now.. something new is coming.. head to Oakwood ..

Originally Posted by mlmarr

Check with Mr. Rohan .. he knows, maybe a motor coach parking lot

Originally Posted by Sherrilee

Burkes has been closed for 10 years due to him leaving and owing on thousands of taxes. Advent health is building a emergency room / urgent center and will transport to advent traverse hospital

You all must have missed post #16………..

[MarvM]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Wasn’t there a Winn Dixie announced for that location?

Winn Dixie was bought by Aldi. There probably won't be new Winn Dixie's.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by mlmarr

Check with Mr. Rohan .. he knows, maybe a motor coach parking lot

Hear a lot of this. Who in their right mind, knowing the value of buildable parcels in/around TV.....would use said property for motor coaches or to stage RV’s for the Boondockers of America, Fruitland Park chapter. That’s right, no one.