As of this week, you can book a stay at the 151-room Brownwood Hotel & Spa, currently under construction adjacent to Brownwood Paddock Square here in The Villages. The hotel will feature: A Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar10,000 square feet of banquet/conference spaceA 7,000-square-foot dry spa offering both standard and medical services, with 10 treatment rooms and a … [Read more...] about Brownwood Hotel & Spa Taking Reservations for 2020
The Villages Town Squares
The majority of dining, shopping and entertainment available to Villagers takes place in The Villages three town squares.
The three town squares have followed the development of The Villages from the North (Spanish Springs) to the middle (Lake Sumter Landing) and Brownwood Paddock Square in the southern part of The Villages.
It has been announced that a fourth town square will eventually be developed in the new, southern portion of The Villages.
Spanish Springs Town Square
A distinct feature of The Villages is the Spanish Springs Town Square. One of the three town squares in The Villages, Spanish Springs opened in 1994 and has a south-west flavor. With adobe-colored shops surrounding a central meeting space, complete with viga-studded walls and a gazebo, Spanish Springs resembles a traditional plaza like one might find in Santa Fe – with … [Read more...] about Spanish Springs Town Square
Fourth Town Square Just Announced
And then there were four. According to Villages-News, a fourth town square is coming to The Villages. They are likely years away from being able to see and enjoy it, but all those residents buying homes in Fenney and the Village of Southern Oaks can rest easy knowing that one day, they'll have a town square to call their own. Read the full story from Villages-News In other … [Read more...] about Fourth Town Square Just Announced
The Lofts at Brownwood Development Begins
Development of the Lofts at Brownwood began this week. Residents of the 265 age-restricted apartment-style units will pay a monthly amenities fee just like regular homeowners, which will give them access to all of the amenities other residents enjoy. No word yet on if the fee will be the same or different from what other residents pay. The complex is within walking … [Read more...] about The Lofts at Brownwood Development Begins
Brownwood and Spanish Springs Farmer’s Markets
One of the most popular weekly events in The Villages has to be the Farmer's Market hosted at Brownwood Paddock Square every Saturday from 9am-2pm. And now the popularity of this weekly market has spawned a seasonal farmer's market in Spanish Springs that is open each Thursday from 9am-2pm during the months of October through April. This is great for Villagers who live … [Read more...] about Brownwood and Spanish Springs Farmer’s Markets
Brownwood Paddock Square
Brownwood Paddock Square is the third and final planned town square for The Villages. The other two town squares are Lake Sumter Landing Market Square and Spanish Springs Town Square. Brownwood, which opened on October 12, 2012 is located in the Southwest corner of The Villages, west of Buena Vista Boulevard and north of County Road 44. This area is not yet as built up as … [Read more...] about Brownwood Paddock Square
The Opening of Brownwood Paddock Square
After years of anticipation, thousands of hours of planning, development and construction, and no fewer than 10 "building of" videos, Brownwood opened on Friday October 12, 2012 for everyone to see. Now, this was not really a "Grand Opening", it was more of a "soft opening", and most of the people that went and visited on opening day found out about it by word of mouth. A … [Read more...] about The Opening of Brownwood Paddock Square
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square combines shops and services and provides an arena for performances and community events, with the look and feel of a small seaside village, complete with a waterfront and a lighthouse. There is live entertainment every night, and many special celebrations throughout the year. Even a few political rallies have been held in Lake Sumter Landing, … [Read more...] about Lake Sumter Landing Market Square