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What’s coming to The Villages

12 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

2coming soon

1recently opened

9changing hands

Coming soon · 2 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

The VillagesGG

Permit filedFiled

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

7652-7654 Middleton Dr · The Villages, FL 32163

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 6 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Sep 25 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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The VillagesLS

Permit filedConfirmed

Luxe Steakhouse and Cellar

1488 Craig Ct · The Villages, FL 34762

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Sep 24 · Plans approved · new construction

Restaurant plan review · Aug 9 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction

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Recently opened · 1 spots

The VillagesOS

Likely openConfirmed

Oak and Stone

7014 Central Lake Dr · The Villages, FL 34762

Spotted 268 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Restaurant license · Sep 25 · Restaurant license approved · restaurant with seating · 224 seats

Inspection · Sep 23 · Opening inspection by the state

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Changing hands · 9 spots

The VillagesDD

Changing handsFiled

Darrell's Diner #11

3469 Wedgewood Ln · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Sep 30 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesCG

Changing handsFiled

China Gourmet

343 Colony Blvd · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Aug 19 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesPJ

Changing handsConfirmed

Papa Joe's Pizza

766 Marilee Pl, Ste 100 · The Villages, FL 32163

New owners are taking over this pizza spot.

Inspection · Aug 12 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Aug 12 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesSN

Changing handsConfirmed

Sizzle N Smash

766 Marilee Place, Ste 101 · The Villages, FL 32163

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 30 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesST

Changing handsConfirmed

Southern Tender

766 Marilee Place, Ste 103 · The Villages, FL 32163

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Inspection · Jul 30 · Opening inspection by the state

Restaurant license · Jul 30 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesSS

Changing handsFiled

Sumter Senior Living

1490 Killingsworth Way · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 11 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The Villages

Changing handsFiled

Subway

8796 Se 165 Mulberry Ln · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 2 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesSH

Changing handsFiled

Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant

8744 Se 165 Mulberry Ln · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Nov 14 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The VillagesSN

Changing handsFiled

Steak N Shake

3980 Wedgewood Ln · The Villages, FL 32162

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Oct 31 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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The Villages 32162 Middleton 34762

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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