Sawgrass Grove in itself is great. What needs BIG TIME help is the inside bar (in the market). Two…read morebig, burly male bartenders with the most negative personalities on planet earth. NOBODY wants to look at two monstrous old dudes at a bar who give a crap if you're there. Put the women behind the bar. Women that smile. This isn't rocket science @TheVillages. Look at the video The Villages. They are misery personified.

This is one of our favorite squares in the villages. We come here often to watch concert…read more The food court area is great. We love the pizza, the burger, burgers, ice cream. Well, we love everything there!

5 Stars for wedding planners that take all of the stress out of events of any size…read more Meg and Cait were recommended to us by close friends and we are so glad we went with them for our wedding planning needs. As an event planner myself, I know the value and insane amount of work that goes into preparations for a big event. So, I knew I'd be hiring planners. We loved that Woven + Revel had a few packages for different scopes and pricing. We went with a mid-range package since the wedding wasn't going to have too many parts to it, but we needed help finding a venue. Megan was our go-to throughout the months leading up to the party and she was INCREDIBLE. She was incredibly organized and kept us on task as well as doing a ton of leg-work with our vendors. Besides that, she had really great insight on things we would've missed and vendor recommendations. For day-of, these gals truly shined. And the proof is the fact that my husband (so weird to write that!) and I had an absolute blast and wouldn't have changed a single thing about the evening. Don't hesitate to reach out to this event planning service and tell them Andi sent you!

Absolutely venue! The outside area was the setting for a wedding overlooking the lake. The various…read moregathering areas housed a cocktail area, dinner seating, and a coffee/dessert station. Another covered area served as the cocktail bar and buffet. The venue has beautiful gardens, a cog pond and several seating areas. The staff ensured that everything ran according to the bride and groom's schedule. They even had bug spray on hand as needed.

August 2025 - The Villages Miata MX-5 Club toured the mansion today. We had a fantastic tour of…read morethis historic mansion. The place is spacious and nicely furnished with items from around the world. We also had a wonderful tour guide. Check it out, you'll like it.

If you're looking for the perfect place to host an event, look no further Club Lake Plantation is…read morean absolute gem. The entire property is breathtaking... beautiful scenery, wide-open spaces, and that rustic-chic charm that makes every corner feel picture-perfect. It's spacious, comfortable, and designed in a way that makes guests feel relaxed and welcomed the moment they walk in. A huge shout-out to Kayla, who was our main point of contact. She was phenomenal attentive, patient, and always ready to help. She made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell she genuinely cares, and that makes all the difference. Our event turned out wonderful, and a big part of that was thanks to this incredible venue and the great team behind it. Highly, highly recommended!

This place is magical! Amazing location, super well…read moremaintained, friendly staff. It has been a background for so many weddings... You must check it out if you are in search of a wedding venue.

We were travelling from the UK for a family holiday and decided that while we were in Florida that…read morewe would get married. My husband researched and picked the venue. It turned out to be an absolutely perfect choice for us. The venue was amazing and we were made to feel very welcome and things that we had not even considered prior to travelling were available to use free of charge if needed. The photographs included in the price were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. The sand blending ceremony was a lovely touch and something that we had never considered.

Our wedding was going to be small/intimate and we wanted a venue with fewer bells & whistles than…read morethose on some on the wedding sites. After exploring many venues of various sizes, we came across this venue on the Internet. Eternally Yours Wedding Chapel is located at Camp Ithiel in Gotha, FL. We contacted the number on the Internet and spoke with Marcia, who was very accommodating. After learning that they had availability on our wedding date, we scheduled an appointment to take a look at the venue. This sweet little White Chapel is located on the back end of this fairly large piece of land, overlooking a small lake. When we visited in March, it was sunny, breezy & peaceful. We decided right then that this would be our wedding venue. From a budget standpoint, their $500 all-inclusive wedding package, is unbeatable for a small/intimate wedding party of under 50 people. We only needed the Chapel and the Minister, but Marcia is available for photos, if needed, bouquet/boutonniere, flower petals, pre-recorded music of your choice, etc. The Chapel is abit plain on the inside, so I wanted to transform it, without going over the top. On my wedding day, I was taken aback at what a beautiful job my wedding planner & florist did transforming this Chapel. Marcia assisted in playing the processional & recessional music; the Minister, Reverend Paul Ciola, performed THE MOST beautiful ceremony; my husband was completely taken with his words. The whole experience was perfect. The day was perfect. The Venue...perfect. Our experience with Marcia & Reverend Paul couldn't have been better; professional, accessible & kind. We highly recommend Eternally Yours Wedding Chapel!

If you don't want to read this whole TL;DR story the point is that Shay and Karen are exceptional…read moreprofessionals that hotel Eastport management was very smart to hire, and they both really saved my day and my sanity in a situation where I thought my car had been stolen from the property. If I had anything to do with it, they would be given raises and promotions immediately. Below is the long version. I had the pleasure of running into a couple of awesome professionals here last week, Shay and Karen. I parked my car in the lot and went into the Hotel because I had heard the bar area was cool. It was not open yet so they directed me to Yamas, which is a restaurant attached to the hotel where you have to walk outside the back of the hotel to get to it. When I came back and my car was... gone. At first I thought they must have towed it, but was quickly assured by the front desk that they had not. At that point, I was not in a state of panic, but now I have the specifics of my insurance coverage bouncing around in my head and the value of not only the car itself, but the stuff in it. I had had some drinks at Yamas during lunch but I was far from in the bag. I had a clear picture in my head of where I had parked. I have parked in the byzantine streets of big cities plenty of times and have always been able to find my car, and this was just a hotel parking lot. I was ready to call the coppers when Shay and Karen were sent over to deal with the situation. They were kind and sagacious enough to suggest that they go out and walk the lot just to make sure before kicking it to the next level. I was skeptical as I was so sure I knew exactly where I had parked it. 5 minutes later they came back and announced that they had found it... On the other side of the parking lot. At that point I thought I had been pranked by the person who has the spare key, but they swore they had nothing to do with it. And how could they have even known I was there anyway? It is still a mystery as to how it got from where I am sure I had parked it to where they found it. I was hardly wasted, and have never suffered from bouts of acute amnesia, but somehow I must have moved it and forgotten about it. In any case, to conclude this long story, I have no other experience with this hotel yet, but if this is the level of service at the front line staff level, I would highly recommend paying them a visit. This kind of professionalism that is not common at all anymore. Thanks again ladies!

My review is really just on the vibe and the bar. I have not had the opportunity to stay at the…read morehotel yet. I was walking around Eastport on a Saturday, early evening, and decided to check out the hotel. It's right on the lake and has beautiful views. They have an inside/outside bar, facing the water and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy a drink, the music and the lovely scenery of the lake and wildlife. Our bartender was friendly and fast. We decided to sit on a bench watching the sun go down. We also took time to walk around the lobby. It's not big, but it is new and follows the Eastport theming well - it feels kinda retro and modernish at the same time. The hotel also has a restaurant attached to it, Yamas, which is an upscale Mediterranean dining spot. I haven't eaten there yet, but I've heard good things so far. If you stay at the hotel, the room rates are reasonable for the area (compared to the hotels at Brownwood or Lake Sumter) and they have many rooms that face the lake. They also had corn hole and a mini-putting green outside for added enjoyment. Will definitely come back again to check out more that the spot has to offer.

We made it to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on the last day of the 2026 Central Florida Fair…read more There are two new polices regarding bags and minors that were implemented. The bag policy permits only clear bags, except for diaper bags and bags for medical items. There is a maximum of 2 minors per paid adult allowed. All minors 17 and under have to be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian 21+. There were guided parking and ample parking spaces when we arrived. Check points were set up for bag checks, metal detectors and of course ticket collection. The staff members working the bag check and the exit gate were courteous and polite. The Fairgrounds was not crowded so it was easy to walk about and not bump into other people. There was law enforcement presence inside and outside the Fairgrounds.

Great experience at the Central Florida Fair with small kids. The petting zoo was a huge…read morehighlight--they loved feeding and interacting with the animals. The 4-H exhibits were also really nice to walk through and gave them a chance to see livestock and learn a bit about how much work goes into raising the animals. There were plenty of midway games that kept them entertained, and they had a blast trying to win prizes. One thing that really surprised me was the $20 per person helicopter rides over the fairgrounds. We almost did it and I kind of regret not taking the chance--hopefully they bring that back next year. Overall a really fun family outing with lots for younger kids to see and do.

This marker is part of the Florida Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical…read moreResources' most popular and valued public history programs. It raises awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, roads, archaeological sites, battlefields, cemeteries, historic buildings, and churches like this one. Historic marker F-1162 was installed in front of the Altamonte Chapel in 2021 by the Altamonte Chapel 2021 Board of Directors and the Florida Department of State. The Altamonte Chapel is a Florida Heritage site. The church was built in 1885 by settlers from New England. It was originally located near Lake Brantley and known as the Lake Brantley Union Church. A freeze in 1895 led to the area citrus crop being destroyed. The settlers were forced to leave the area and the church leading to it being transferred to Rollins College along with 2 acres of land in exchange for college tuition. In 1906 the church was purchased for $600 by Maxwell McIntyre a wealthy New Englander. He had the church dismantled and moved to its current location in Altamonte by wagon. By 1955 the church was once again holding services, weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other church events. This beautiful church is an example of the type of Carpenter Gothic style architecture you would see in New England. It was designed by a Boston architect, Josiah Clouse who also built other Central Florida landmarks. Standout features of the wooden structure include its stained glass windows and chapel bell. Sunday service is held weekly at 9:00 AM. As a fan of both architecture and historic churches, this beauty was a real thrill to find.

Our wedding there recently was amazing. The attendant, Serina, ensured that we had everything we…read moreneeded including the run-up to the wedding itself. Gorgeous venue!