| ✓=Follow-on business still open. •=Follow-on business changed owners/name. Pr = Present. BPS = Brownwood Paddock Square; BRP = Buffalo Ridge Plaza; CP = Colony Plaza; HS = Historic Side; LPG = La Plaza Grande; LSL = Lake Sumter Landing; MGP = Mulberry Grove Plaza; PP = Pinellas Plaza; PRP = Palm Ridge Plaza; RAP = Rolling Acres Plaza; SPP = Spanish Plains Plaza; SS = Spanish Springs; STP = Southern Trace Plaza. | |||
| Original Business Name | Plaza | Address | Changed to... → then... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angler's Club (Private) [2004-2017] |
LSL | 1020 Canal St. | •Angler's Club (Private) [2017-2022]→ ✓Angler's Club (Semi-Private) [2022-Pr] |
| Applebee's Neigh. Grill & Bar [2008-2012] |
LPG | 1009 Bichara Blvd. | ✓Applebee's Neigh. Grill & Bar [2012-Pr] |
| Augie's Tap Room (Brewery) In Augustine's [2002-2005] |
SS | 1105 Main St. | •In Tosca Italian Grill [2005-2007]→ •In Bourbon St. Rest. & M.H. [2007-2009]→ •Vom Fass Oil → ✓Rachel's Best Soaps. |
| Augustine’s Italian Restaurant [2002-2005] |
SS | 1101 Main St. | •Tosca Italian Grill [2005-2007]→ •Bourbon St. Rest. & Music Hall [2007-2009]→ •Luigino's Restaurant [2011-2015]→ •Demshar's Restaurant [2017-2020]→ •Augustine's 1812 House [2020-2023]→ ✓Bella Vita Italian Kitchen & Bar [2023-Pr.] |
| Barnie's Coffee & Tea [2007-2008] |
BRP | 4058 Wedgewood Ln. | •Starbuck's #2 [2008-2010]→ •High Five Frozen Yogurt [2010-2015]→ •Peachwave Frozen Yogurt [2015-2018]→ •bowlbar [2018-2019]→ ✓Tropical Smoothie Café [2019-Pr] |
| Beef O'Brady's [2003-2015] |
MGP | 8720 SE 165 Mulberry Ln | •Beef O'Brady's [2015-2018]→ ✓Beef O'Brady's [2018-Pr] |
| Beef O'Brady's [2005-2024] |
STP | 3539 Wedgewood Ln. | ✓Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza [2025-Pr] |
| Bichara Bakery [1997-2013] |
SS | 1002 Alverez Ave. | •Dunkin’ Donuts [2013-2015]→ •Dunkin’ Donuts [2015-2022]→ ✓Dunkin’ Donuts [2022-Pr] |
| Big City Grill #2 [2007-2012] |
BRP | 4046 Wedgewood Ln. | ✓NYPD Pizza [2012-Pr] |
| Big Top On The Square [1997-2001] |
SS | 1101 Alonzo Ave. | Church On The Square → Sharon Morse P.A.C. |
| Blu Spoon Yogurt Parlour [2014-2019] |
RAP | 704 US 441 | ✓Blu Spoon Yogurt Parlour [2019-Pr] |
| Bonefish Grill [2008-2009] |
BRP | 3580 Wedgewood Ln. | ✓Bonefish Grill [2009-Pr] |
| Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q [2004-2005] |
BRP | 3480 Wedgewood Ln. | ✓IHOP Restaurant [2008-Pr] |
| Bruster’s Real Ice Cream [2005-2011] |
MGP | 8699 SE 165 Mulberry Ln | Now Pep Boys Automotive. |
| Buffalo Glen Soft Ball Concession [2007-2009] |
305 Tatonka Terr. | Closed. | |
| Café Olé (On The Square) [1997-2004] |
SS | 1102 Main St. | •Margarita Republic [2004-2007]→ •Margarita Republic [2007-2019]→ •Margarita Republic [2019-2023]→ Closed. |
| Cane Garden C.C. [2004-2012] |
1726 Bailey Trail. | •Cane Garden Restaurant [2012-2018]→ ✓Cane Garden C.C. [2018-Pr] | |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill [2005-2009] |
RAP | 850 US Hwy. 27/441 | ✓Carrabba's Italian Grill [2009-Pr] |
| Carvel Ice Cream [2005-2008] |
RAP | 674 Hwy. 27/441 | •Carvel Ice Cream [2008-2013]→ •Jersey Mike’s Subs [2013-2020]→ ✓Jersey Mike’s Subs [2020-Pr] |
| Cattle Baron Club [1997-2019] |
SS | 996 Del Mar Dr. (2nd. fl.) | •Katie Belle’s relocated [2019-2020]→ Closed in 5/2020. |
| Cattleman’s Club [1997-2005] |
SS | 1157 Main St. | ✓Panera Bread Bakery Café #1 [2005-Pr] |
| Chula Vista Club [1993-2004] |
1011 Rio Grande Ave. | Now Chila Vista Recreation Center. | |
| Cici’s Pizza Buffet [2008-2012] |
CP | 243 Colony Blvd. | •Village Pizza [2012-2013]→ ✓Mezza Luna Restaurant [2013-Pr] |
| Cody's Orig. Roadhouse #3 [2017-2019] |
MGP | 8761 SE 165 Mulberry Ln | ✓The Back Porch (Mulberry) [2022-Pr] |
| Corkscrew Winery [2015-2019] |
SS | 1171 Main St. | •Corkscrew Winery [2019-2023]→ Closed |
| Crazy Gringos [1998-2000] |
SS | 890 Avenida Central | •Crazy Gringos [2000-2003]→ •Crazy Gringos [2003-2006]→ •Tony Packo’s [2006-2006]→ •The Pub [2006-2023]→ ✓Fiesta Bowl [2023-Pr] |
| Crispers [2004-2011] |
STP | 3551 Wedgewood Ln. | •Crispers [2011-2018]→ •Habaneros Mexican Grill [2018-2019]→ •Naldo's Mexican Kitchen [2019-2022]→ ✓Tequila Cantina [2022-Pr] |
| Dee Dee’s Doghouse [2005-2007] |
RAP | 700 Hwy. 27/441 | •Villages SKY (Xiao) [2007-2010]→ ✓Bamboo Bistro [2010-Pr] |
| DiBella’s Subs [2004-2005] |
STP | 3509 Wedgewood Ln. | •Quizno’s Subs #5518 [2005-2006]→ •Quizno’s Subs #5518 [2006-2009]→ •Quizno’s Subs #5518 [2009-2010]→ •Gandolfo's NY Deli [2010-2012]→ Now Edible Arrangements. |
| Dominic’s Ristorante [2005-2008] |
LSL | 1000 Canal St. | •redsauce American Italian Rest. [2008-2014]→ ✓redsauce [2014-Pr] |
| DQ Grill & Chill #1 [2003-2005] |
SPP | 1561 Bella Cruz Dr. | •DQ Grill & Chill #1 [2005-2007]→ •Siam Orchid [2007-2010]→ •Seafood Galley #2 [2010-2012]→ •Dunkin' Donuts [2012-2015]→ •Dunkin' Donuts [2015-2022]→ ✓Dunkin' Donuts [2022-Pr] |
| DQ Grill & Chill #2 [2004-2006] |
STP | 3390 Wedgewood Ln. | •The Glitz on 466 → ✓Culver's [2018-Pr] |
| Dunkin' Donuts [2014-2015] |
BPS | 2736 Brownwood Blvd. | ✓Dunkin' Donuts [2015-Pr] |
| Dutz’s Sports Page [2004-2007] |
LPG | 1004 Bichara Blvd. | •Seafood Galley #1 [2008-2011]→ •Urban Curry [2011-2013]→ Now Message Envy Spa. |
| El Santiago Club [2000-2003] |
2375 Enrique Dr. | •El Santiago Club [2003-2006]→ •El Santiago Club [2006-2012]→ Demolished, now Santiago Recreation Center. | |
| Emmet’s Steakhouse [2005-2007] |
SS | 1004 Main St. | •The Copper Pot [2006-2007]→ •Amigos [2008-2009]→ •Gator's Dockside [2009-2024]→ Closed. |
| Empress Pavilion #1 [1998-1999] |
LPG | 1104 Bichara Blvd. | •Empress Pavilion #1 [1999-2007]→ •New China Buffet [2007-2008]→ •Beijing Garden Restaurant [2008-2012]→ ✓Sakura Sushi & Grill [2012-Pr] |
| Empress Pavilion #2 [2004-2005] |
STP | 3435 Wedgewood Ln. | •Shanghai China Buffet [2005-2009]→ •China Buffet #88 [2009-2018]→Vacant. |
| Evergreen Bar & Grill [2013-2017] |
PP | 2466 Burnsed Blvd. | •Fujiyama Express [2017-2019]→ ✓Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria [2019-Pr] |
| Fratelli Pizzuti Pizza [2009-2011] |
SPP | 1558 Bella Cruz Dr. | •Koyame Asian Express [2012-2013]→ •Koyame Asian Express [2013-2022]→ ✓Koyame Asian Express [2022-Pr] |
| Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria [2004-2022] |
STP | 3439 Wedgewood Ln. | T.B.D. |
| Glenview C.C. Restaurant [2000-2004] |
3194 Glenview Rd. | •Glenview C.C. Restaurant [2004-2017]→ ✓Glenview C.C. Restaurant [2017-Pr] | |
| Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream [2004-2007] |
LSL | 1001 Lake Shore Blvd. | •Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream [2007-2013]→ ✓Haagen-Dazs [2013-Pr] |
| Hacienda Hills C.C. (Royal Palm Restaurant) [1996-2004] |
1200 Morse Blvd. | •Hacienda Hills C.C. [2004-2004]→ •Coconutz [2004-2005]→ •Hacienda Hills Bar & Grill [2006-2011]→ •Hacienda Hills C.C. [2011-2015]→ •Hacienda Hills C.C. [2015-2019]→ Demolished in 7/2020. | |
| Hacienda Hills Grill Room [1996-2004] |
1195 Morse Blvd. | •Hacienda Hills Grill Room [2005-2006]→ Hacienda Hills Golf Shop → Demolished in 7/2020. | |
| Hardee’s [1997-2000] | LPG | 1005 Bichara Blvd. | ✓KFC/Taco Bell [2000-Pr] |
| Havana Club [2008-2014] |
2484 O’Dell Cir. | •Hemingway’s at Havana [2014-2017]→ •Views at Havana → Renamed ✓Havana C.C. [2017-Pr] | |
| Herman's Ice Cream Shoppe [2002-2006] |
SS | 1108 Main St. | •Kilwin's [2006-2011]→ •Kilwin's [2011-2013]→ ✓Kilwin's [2013-Pr] |
| Italian Ice Emporium [2007-2008] |
BRP | 4056 Wedgewood Ln. | •D’Lites Emporium Ice Cream [2008-2010]→ Truly Nolen Pest Control → Now UrgentVet. |
| Jan & Terry’s Diner [2013-2014] |
LPG | 1000 Bichara Blvd. | •Sidewalk Café [2014-2016]→ ✓Darrell's Diner #10 [2016-Pr] |
| Johnny Rockets [2004-2006] |
LSL | 976 Old Mill Run | •Johnny Rockets [2006-2012]→ •Johnny Rockets [2012-2019]→ ✓Johnny Rockets [2019-Pr] |
| Katie Belle's (Buffet Room) [1997-2015] |
SS | 992 Del Mar Dr. | Now Chico's Clothing Store. |
| Katie Belle's Music Hall [1997-2019] |
SS | 992 Del Mar Dr. | Relocated upstairs, reopened, then closed for good 5/2020. |
| Las Tapas Restaurant & Brewery [2014-2017] |
BPS | 2738 Brownwood Blvd. | •Bavarian Brew Haus [2017-2018]→ •Bluefin Grill [2018-2021]→ ✓Bluefin Grill & Bar [2021-Pr] |
| Legacy C.C. Restaurant [2004-2010] |
17135 Buena Vista Blvd. | •Legacy Restaurant [2010-2019]→ ✓Legacy Restaurant [2019-Pr] | |
| Legacy Pool Bar [2004-2010] |
17155 Buena Vista Blvd. | •Oasis Grill [2010-2018]→ •Oasis Burger Co. [2018-2018]→ ✓Legacy Pool Bar [2018-Pr] | |
| Lighthouse Bar & Grill [2004-2006] |
LSL | 925 Lake Shore Dr. | •Lewis Lighthouse [2006-2006]→ •Lighthouse Pointe Bar & Grille [2006-2012]→ ✓Lighthouse Pointe Bar & Grille [2012-Pr] |
| Li'l Bits Café [2007-2022] |
PRP | 11962 CR 101, Suite#403 | ✓Li'l Bits Café [2022-Pr] |
| McCall's Tavern [1997-2007] |
SS | 997-999 Alvarez Ave. | ✓McCall's Tavern [2007-Pr] |
| MJ’s Bagel Buzz [2007-2009] |
CP | 297 Colony Blvd. | •Juan's Mexicali [2009-2010]→ ✓Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill II [2010-Pr] |
| Nathan's Famous [2007-2008] |
BRP | 4085 Wedgewood Ln. | •Nathan's Famous [2008-2011]→ •Subway [2011-2021]→ Closed. |
| Nature’s Table Café [2002-2005] |
SS | 1152 Main St. | •Main St. Bistro [2006-2007]→ ✓Ay! Jalisco IV [2009-Pr] |
| Ollie's Frozen Custard [2000-2016] |
SPP | 1572 Bella Cruz Dr. | •Ollie's Frozen Custard [2016-2022]→ ✓Ritter's Frozen Custard [2022-Pr] |
| Orange Blossom Hills C.C. [1987-2002] |
HS | 1542 Watertower Cir. | •Orange Blossom Hills C.C. [2002-2003]→ •Orange Blossom Hills C.C. [2003-2014]→ •Orange Blossom Hills C.C. [2014-2015]→ ✓Orange Blossom Hills C.C. [2015-Pr] |
| Outback Steakhouse [2005-2009] |
RAP | 712 US Hwy. 27/441 | ✓Outback Steakhouse [2009-Pr] |
| Palmer Legends C.C. [2003-2015] |
1635 Palmer Way | ✓Palmer Legends C.C. [2015-Pr] | |
| Pauly’s Pizzeria #1 [2002-2012] |
SS | 986 Alverez Ave. | •Flippers Pizzeria #23 [2012-2020]→ ✓Flippers Pizzeria #23 [2020-Pr] |
| Pauly’s Pizzeria #2 [2003-2010] |
MGP | 8760 SE 165 Mulberry Ln | •Toscani’s Deli & Pizzeria [2011-2014]→ ✓Sammy Joe's Pizzeria [2015-Pr] |
| Pauly’s Pizzeria #3 [2009-2011] |
PRP | 11974 CR 101 | Now Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. |
| Peachwave Frozen Yogurt #2 [2013-2016] |
PP | 2522 Burnsed Blvd. | Now T-Mobile. |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery [2007-2012] |
STP | 4110 Wedgewood Ln. | •Perkins Restaurant & Bakery [2012-2017]→ •metro diner [2017-2021]→ ✓metro diner [2021-Pr] |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill [2004-2007] |
SS | 994 Del Mar Dr. | •Firehouse Subs [2007-2008]→ •Big City Grill #1 [2008-2010]→ •Athens - NY Restaurant [2010-2012]→ •Athens - NY Restaurant [2012-2016]→ •Amerikanós Grille [2016-2018]→ ✓Amerikanós Grille [2018-Pr] |
| Red Lobster [2009-2014] | BRP | 3830 Wedgewood Ln. | •Red Lobster [2014-2024]→ ✓Tap House Social [2024-Pr] |
| Ricciardi's Italian Table [2014-2021] |
BPS | 3660 Kiessel Rd. | ✓Prima Italian Steakhouse [2021-Pr] |
| Saddlebrook Softball Concession [1999-2006] |
2890 Saddlebrook Ln. | •Fran’s Bullpen [2006-2014]→ •Malracon [2015-2020]→ Closed. | |
| Silver Lake Club [1987-2001] |
HS | 683 Rainbow Blvd. | •Silver Lake Café [2001-2002]→ Now Silver Lake Recreation Center. |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza [1994-2002] |
LPG | 996 Bichara Blvd. | •Snappy Tomato Pizza [2002-2003]→ •Snappy Tomato Pizza [2003-2008]→ •Snappy Tomato Pizza [2008-2014]→ •Mario’s Pizza [2014-2016]→ •Chicken Salad Chick [2016-2017]→ ✓Chicken Salad Chick [2017-Pr] |
| Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q [2006-2009] |
5995 Signature Dr. | •Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q [2009-2010]→ •Speckled Butterbean Rest. [2010-2013]→ •O'Shea's Sports Pub [2013-2014]→ Demolished. | |
| SonRise Café [2006-2010] |
STP | 3469 Wedgewood Ln. | •SonRise Café [2010-2018]→ ✓Darrell's Diner #15 [2018-Pr] |
| Square 1 Burger [2014-2018] |
PP | 2542 Burnsed Blvd. | ✓Square 1 [2018-Pr] |
| Subway [2005-2021] |
LSL | 1070 Lake Sumter Landing | Now Wells Fargo Advisors. |
| TCBY Treats [1994-1999] |
LPG | 1000 Bichara Blvd. | •TCBY Treats [1999-2003]→ •TCBY Treats [2003-2007]→ •Sweet Creams [2007-2011]→ •Chi's Grill & Ice Cream [2011-2014]→ •Sidewalk Café [2014-2016]→ ✓Darrell's Diner #10 [2016-Pr] |
| Tea Plantation (and Floral Boutique) [2004-2010] |
LSL | 1101 Canal St. | TNT Plumbing Professionals → ✓Flying Biscuit Café [2019-Pr] |
| Teo’s Café & Saloon (The Villages first restaurant) [1985-1995] |
HS | 1 La Grande Blvd. | •Café Nino [1995-2000]→ ✓El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant [2000-Pr] |
| TGI Friday’s #820 [2010-2014] |
LSL | 1045 Old Camp Rd. | •Honest John’s Whiskey & Prov. [2014-2015]→ •Guy Fieri's Amer. Kitchen & Bar [2015-2018]→ ✓The Chop House At Lake Sumter [2019-Pr] |
| Tierra Del Sol Club [1998-2000] |
806 San Marino Dr. | •Tierra Del Sol Club [2000-2005]→ •Tierra Del Sol C.C. [2005-2009]→ •Tierra Del Sol Restaurant [2009-2017]→ •Tierra Del Sol C.C. [2017-2020]→ ✓Tierra Del Sol Restaurant [2020-Pr] | |
| Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #1 [2004-2021] |
SS | 990 Del Mar Dr. | •FarmShed (American Diner) [2021-2022]→ ✓Coastal Del Mar [2022-Pr] |
| Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #2 [2005-2020] |
LSL | 1120 Canal St. | •Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #2 [2020-2021]→ ✓Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #2 [2021-Pr] |
| Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #3 [2015-2020] |
BPS | 2835 Brownwood Blvd. | •Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #3 [2020-2021]→ ✓Too Jay's Orig. Gourmet Deli #3 [2021-Pr] |
| Up The Creek Fish Camp & Grill [2005-2007] |
LSL | 1041 Lake Shore Dr. | •Up The Creek Fish Camp & Grill [2007-2009]→ ✓Cody's Original Roadhouse [2009-Pr] |
| Urban Flats [2007=2009] |
LSL | 1018 Canal St. | ✓City Fire American Oven & Bar #1 [2009-Pr] |
| The Veranda [2004-2011] |
LSL | 1000 Lake Sumter Landing | ✓Panera Bread Bakery Café #4194 [2011-Pr] |
| Village Eatery [1997-2002] |
LPG | 922 Bichara Blvd. | Now GNC (Vitamins). |
| Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill [2007-2009] |
LSL | 1128 Canal St. | Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q [2009-2024] → Closed. |
| World of Beer (Spanish Springs) [2015-2024] |
SS | 994 Alvarez Ave. | Closed. |
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