The Villages (Florida) Photos

Movie Theater - Spanish Springs, The Villages, Florida

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 11 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Each of The Villages' downtowns has a movie theater. This one in Spanish Springs was the first. They are all quite beautiful.

Note: This has been cross-posted to Ocala, Central Florida & Beyond.

Spring in Downtown Spanish Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 05 May 2018 23:11:00 +0000

Lazing About Spanish Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 04 May 2018 05:30:00 +0000

This photo was taken just after last Christmas...it appears to be a family enjoying a nice day at the small lake near downtown Spanish Springs. You'll notice they brought Santa along for the ride, also!

Decorative Wall - Town Square, Spanish Springs, The Villages, Florida

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 03 May 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Note: This was cross-posted to Ocala, Central Florida & Beyond HERE.

Gazebo - Downtown Spanish Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:06:00 +0000

Water Tower - Village of Spanish Springs, The Villages

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:21:00 +0000

Recreation Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:07:00 +0000

I've shown this place before; it is a recreation hall for part of the community near downtown Spanish Springs.

The Waterfront - Lake Sumter Landing

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:32:00 +0000

Fishing - Spanish Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 08:24:00 +0000

This Old Cart

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:00:00 +0000

This old cart was found in Spanish Springs. It's exact age is unknown, but because it doubtless represents a time before color photography was invented, I thought it good to present the scene in black and white.

Which do you like best?

Note: This post was cross-posted to our Ocala blog HERE.

Fancy Golf Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 21:19:00 +0000

I'm not sure, but would guess the foremost golf car cost $20,000 or more. There are about 80,000 golf cars in The Villages at last count and The Villages continues to grow by leaps and bounds.

Dragon Master Boats

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:53:00 +0000

Dragon Master Boats, awaiting crews and the right weather to head out on Lake Sumter.

Panera Bread Restaurant in Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 27 May 2017 15:36:00 +0000

Pet Store Sale in Lake Sumter Landing

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Wed, 24 May 2017 15:53:00 +0000

Information Trolley

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:10:00 +0000

Because so many people visit the three "hometowns" of The Villages, this trolley makes its rounds to provide up-to-date information on The Villages. This particular one was set up early evening in the square in Lake Sumter Landing.

RJ Gators Restaurant - Lake Sumter Landing

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 00:59:00 +0000

The interior was mostly bereft of patrons

Even the bar, usually a busy place, was silent

The people were outside on the veranda overlooking the water.

A guitarist/singer was providing the entertainment.

He was so loud that it hurt one's ears just to walk nearby.

We had our meal inside where it was quiet. That's where I took the first two shots!

Hanging Around

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 16:01:00 +0000

Sometimes if you hang around too long you get caught. Or maybe it's the other way around?

Crashed Sailboat

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 19:39:00 +0000

Those who live in The Villages or surrounding areas, know this iconic crashed sailboat well. But, like the other sinking ship in Lake Sumter, it is rotting away and it would behoove the powers-that-be to replace them with newer tourist teasers.

[Note: This photo has been reposted to Ocala & Central Florida Photos.]

Main Street - Lake Sumter Landing

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 14:20:00 +0000

Gull On Guard

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:58:00 +0000

Golf course across from Lake Sumter Landing

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:26:00 +0000

Buildings in the three home towns of The Villages

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:28:00 +0000

Brownwood Post Office - Brownwood

Cattlemen's Association - Spanish Springs

Citizens First Bank - Spanish Springs

Bank - Lake Sumter Landing

Sneaky Jake's Tavern - Brownwood

Please note that with the exception of the two banks, none of these buildings are what they claim to be. They are creations by the powers-that-be in The Villages to give the area a "vintage" effect. As we've said before, The Villages is a "Disneyland for Adults."

Anhinga Convention

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:45:00 +0000

Main Street - Spanish Springs

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:20:00 +0000

The Villages Charter Middle School - Mass Murder Attack Derailed

noreply@blogger.com (Lowell) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 01:59:00 +0000

This is a photo taken several years ago of The Villages Charter Middle School. News reports this evening indicate two students from this school have been arrested for planning a massacre similar to the Columbine mass shooting of several years ago.

The teens are in custody and will be charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

The complete story can by found in the Orlando Sentinel newspaper.