The Nature Coast was formerly referred to as "the lonesome leg" of Florida, but that is no longer the case. This area along the Gulf of Mexico that stretches from Clearwater to Ochlocknee Bay has evolved into one of the most interesting places to spend a weekend getaway. With most of the locations ... Continue Reading » about Day Trip: Exploring the Nature Coast
The Villages Florida Blog
Antique Shops Near The Villages
Shopping for antiques can be a great way to spend a day, and there is no shortage of antique shops close to The Villages. Antiques not only provide interesting decorations for your home, the process of shopping for them can be similar to taking a stroll down memory lane. Looking through dozens ... Continue Reading » about Antique Shops Near The Villages
The Villages Woodworking Shop
In The Villages there are lots of ways to express your creativity and even give back to the community. One of those places is at The Villages Woodshop. The Villages Woodworkers Club was started in 2001 to provide a place for Villagers who were passionate about working with wood to express ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Woodworking Shop
Softball a Home Run in The Villages
Baseball might be America's Pastime, but Softball is The Villages' Pastime. There are over 200 registered softball teams that compete on nine different fields across The Villages. With that amount of interest, there are leagues and teams open for any skill level. There are highly competitive ... Continue Reading » about Softball a Home Run in The Villages
The Villages Restaurant Inspections
Eating out can sometimes be a scary proposition. You don't know what you don't know. If I like a restaurant and have never personally had a problem there, I don't worry too much about their inspection history. I'd rather not know. But my wife, well, that's another story. If you're like ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Restaurant Inspections
Big Cypress Recreation Center
One of the newest recreation centers is Big Cypress Recreation Center, which is located next to Evans Prairie Country Club on Hendry Drive just south of Pinellas Place. The outside of the center is a relaxing pastel green color with beautiful white wood trim. Big Cypress is designed to serve ... Continue Reading » about Big Cypress Recreation Center