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Business news, events, and information in The Villages, Florida. Ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and press releases for local and state-wide businesses. Small business articles and small business resources for The Villages, Florida.

New pizza, pasta restaurant replacing Italian staple in Lady Lake

A new pizza and pasta restaurant is opening its doors this week at the former location of Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant.

New Outback Steakhouse quickly sprouting up near The Villages

A parcel at Trailwinds Village that was vacant less than eight weeks ago now has the shell of a new Outback Steakhouse, which will be the company's second restaurant serving The Villages. 

Inspector shuts down Cody’s after finding numerous violations

An inspector shut down Cody’s Original Roadhouse after finding numerous violations at the restaurant.

New sports bar replacing former Red Lobster in The Villages

A company with 11 restaurants in The Villages has taken over the former Red Lobster location to turn it into a new sports bar that will serve craft beer and wings.

Winn-Dixie in The Villages to see $1.9 million remodeling job prior to ALDI conversion

A popular Winn-Dixie location in The Villages will be remodeled and converted into an ALDI just over a year after the southeastern grocery chain was acquired in a multi-billion dollar deal.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop begins interior buildout of new restaurant

The Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Shop has been issued an interior buildout permit for a new restaurant here.

New retailer draws closer to opening at popular shopping plaza

A new retailer is drawing closer to opening at a popular shopping plaza.

Wildwood will be home to new Duke Energy training facility

Duke Energy joined community leaders in Sumter County to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s new Wildwood Training Center.

World of Beer issues statement on future of restaurant in The Villages

World of Beer has issued a statement on the future of its restaurant in The Villages.

World of Beer bankruptcy pours uncertainty on restaurant’s future

The bankruptcy of the World of Beer chain is bringing more uncertainty to the restaurant scene in The Villages.

Construction date set for new Dunkin’ Donuts coming to The Villages

Invitation-only bids are due this week for the new 1,844-square-foot Dunkin’ Donuts to be constructed at Lake Deaton Plaza near the Rohan Recreation Center on State Road 44.

Will Hooters succeed in The Villages? Depends on who you ask

Opinions appear to split on gender as to whether Hooters wings, beer and waitresses will be a good fit here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

Will Hooters be a good fit for The Villages?

Hooters, the restaurant famous for hot wings, cold beer and busty waitresses, is ready to make a splash in The Villages.

Site cleared for second Outback Steakhouse in The Villages’ area

Construction crews have started work at the site of the second Outback Steakhouse in The Villages' area. 

The Villages’ name dropped from UF Health facility

UF Health The Villages Hospital is now named UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital.

Crumbl Cookies is coming to The Villages

The fastest-growing cookie franchise in the United States is expanding into The Villages.

World of Beer closes at Spanish Springs Town Square

World of Beer has closed its doors at Spanish Springs Town Square.

Sumter County celebrates infrastructure project aimed at boosting local business

Sumter County celebrated the completion of an infrastructure project aimed at boosting local business. Villages-News.com's David Towns was there.

Home Depot at Wildwood Crossing draws big crowd on opening day

Villagers and surrounding area residents flocked Thursday morning to the new Home Depot at Wildwood Crossing.

Sonny’s BBQ closes after more than a decade in The Villages

Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q has closed its doors after operating for more than a decade in The Villages.

Duke Energy predicts customers will begin seeing lower bills

Duke Energy’s Florida said its customers will see lower electric bills following the Florida Public Service Commission’s approval of the company's request to reduce fuel charges on customer bills.

Opening date announced for new Home Depot at Wildwood Crossing

An opening date has been announced for the new Home Depot at Wildwood Crossing.

New retailer announces opening date at Lady Lake Crossing

A new retailer coming to Lady Lake Crossing has announced an opening date.

Costco news prompts cheers but also fears over congestion

A new Costco Wholesale store proposed for The Villages has prompted plenty of cheers along with fears over increased traffic and congestion.

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