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Lady Lake’s Historic Mom & Dad’s Restaurant To Reopen As Lady Lake Pizza And Pasta
LADY LAKE, Fla. (AP) — The historic Mom & Dad’s Restaurant in Lady Lake, a beloved local eatery that had been around for over 60 years and closed its doors earlier this year, is set to reopen under new ownership. Kareem El Shimy, a local entrepreneur and restaurant manager at La Famiglia Italiana in Sanford, Florida has acquired the property and plans to reopen it as Lady Lake Pizza and Pasta.
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. The Winn Dixie at 820 Old Camp Road in Lake Sumter Landing will undergo remodeling to be converted into...
Home Sense Replaces Bed Bath & Beyond In Lady Lake
Home Sense is replacing the old Bed Bath & Beyond location in Lady Lake. Bed Bath & Beyond closed last year due to bankruptcy. This new home goods store offers furniture, lighting a rug gallery and artwork. There are two other Home Sense locations in Lake Mary and Tampa. The...
Vegan and Gluten-Free Healthy Meals in the Heart of Mount Dora
Among other dining and shopping options inside the Mount Dora Marketplace is Dark and Light Café, a charming coffee shop featuring rich organic brews paired with delectable healthy eats. The faith-based eatery, which serves a variety of organic vegan and vegetarian dishes including empanadas, wraps, burgers, salads, smoothies and...
New coffee shop opens in downtown Leesburg
A new, rustic-chic coffee shop that serves gourmet coffee, tea, and smoothies has opened in downtown Leesburg. Vanderbrew officially opened at 201 W Main Street in downtown Leesburg on Monday, August 19. The business held a soft opening in the days leading up to its official opening. Owned and operated...
Site cleared for new Wawa to serve Wildwood and The Villages
The site has been cleared for a new Wawa that will serve the Wildwood and The Villages. On Monday, construction crews were walking the site of the new Wawa coming to the northwest corner of County Road 466A and County Road 462. Located within Wildwood, the site is situated just...
The Toasted Yolk Brings Breakfast & Full Bar Concept to The Villages
Open just two weeks, The Toasted Yolk in The Villages has already created a stir among golfers, tennis players and early-risers. The Texas-based breakfast and lunch spot is a welcome addition to Deaton Plaza, which already houses Jimmy John’s Subs, Piesano’s Pizzeria and Kumo Sushi. General Manager John...
The 8 best places to get mofongo in Central Florida
Wondering where to get the best mofongo near you? Restaurants, cafeterias, and food trucks across Orlando and Central Florida serve up a variety of this filling Puerto Rican staple. Move over, Mickey Mouse. Orlando’s Boricua culinary scene is varied and ever-expanding, making it one of central Florida’s defining and most...
Things to do: Halloween Horror Nights, Food & Wine Festival, Parade in Lake Mary & more this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a jam-packed Labor Day Weekend ahead in Central Florida. On Friday, August 30th, through September 1st, Disney on Ice will be performed at the Kia Center. Times vary date. On Friday, August 30th, through November 23rd, the Food & Wine Festival returns to EPCOT...
Hi Society: “All it Takes is a Hammer and a Heart” Pink Champagne Party
The RoMac Training Center in Leesburg hosted the “All it Takes is a Hammer and a Heart” event Pink Champagne Party on March 23 to support Habitat for Humanity South Lake. Panelists who spoke on empowering women, families and communities included Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter CEO Danielle Stroud, Lou Buigas of West Construction, Maddie Seitzler, graduate of the Youth Construction Academy and Habitat Homebuyer Debbie Duket. Primary sponsors included Farmer’s Roofing, Leadership Lake County, AgeWave Solutions, Kim Varnadore State Farm, White Aluminum and Windows, and First National Bank of Mount Dora. To date, $66,582 has been raised, with top fundraising team, the Chicks with Sticks, raising $20,499, and top individual fundraiser, Sarah Cichielo raising a total of $16,127.
Traveling Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy coming to these 3 Central Florida cities
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Edgar Allan Poe Cocktail Experience, a “chilling cocktail experience dedicated to the stories” of the American writer, is coming to three Central Florida cities in September. According to organizers, the 21+ event takes place inside of a dark speakeasy and will feature...
Mindbody Activation Comes to Florida this November
Join Qigong expert Jeff Primack and guests for three days of the most powerful breathwork, qigong forms and hands-on healing practices known, taking place from November 9 to 11, at Lake County Fairgrounds, in Eustis, Florida. Learn techniques to open the chakras, improve digestion, reduce allergies, increase blood circulation, deepen sleep, and overall make you feel amazing anytime you want.
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