Gator's Dockside restaurant - Spanish Springs

Morning on the boardwalk - Lake Sumter Landing

Sales Office - Lake Sumter Landing

At anchor - Lake Sumter

TGI Fridays - Lake Sumter Landing

TGI Fridays is relatively new to The Villages, and is the only one I know of in the immediate area. Lois Anne and I had a very nice dinner there fairly recently. The food, ambiance and service was good, which explains why the place is always quite crowded.

Follow the signs for the time of your life!

Golf cars only!

Lake Sumter Landing trolley

Those persons interested in The Villages are welcome to hop the trolley and go for a ride to see all that The Villages has to offer. This trolley is located near the sales office in Lake Sumter Landing. It's free!

Sitting on a bench on Lake Sumter Landing's boardwalk...

...provides you with much to reflect upon...

Southern Lifestyles is...

...where to buy quality home furnishings in Lake Sumter Landing. The store is huge, taking up most of a city block...it is a "Street of Dreams."

Love and carriage

Home Visits available

We found this car in Lake Sumter Landing. The sign advertises "home visits." If you are going on a vacation or will be away from your home for awhile, these folks will visit your home on a regular basis to ensure that all is well.

The gazebo - early morning. Lake Sumter Landing

Ay! Jalisco Mexican Cafe

You will find good Mexican food at Ay! Jalisco, located in downtown Spanish Springs. The bartender was a very fine fellow who cheerfully posed for this photo. Sorry that I can't remember his name.

Looking for breakfast

US flag at entrance to Spanish Springs downtown

Lake Sumter Landing - posterized

A bank in the sky?

You've heard of cloud banks in the sky. Well, this is a bank and clouds in the sky. At Spanish Springs.

Morning reflection

Outdoor dining at Panera Bread in Spanish Springs

Senior prom for ducks - Spanish Springs

These ducks reminded me of what happens at some high school proms: the girls are off to one side and the boys off to themselves on the other side. Or maybe it doesn't work that way anymore. Hmmm...

Bougainvillea on Main Street, Spanish Springs...

...Triqui paint effect.

A view from the boardwalk - Lake Sumter Landing

A friendly visitor to Lake Sumter Landing. Do not feed!

The Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille - Lake Sumter Landing

The little red boat that could...

...float!

The ever-sinking ship and the Waterfront Inn reflected - Lake Sumter Landing

St. Timothy's Catholic Community - Spanish Springs

Photo by Lois Anne.

Cody's welcomes you in Lake Sumter Landing

If you like a relaxed atmosphere where you can kick back, drink beer or frozen margaritas and eat peanuts out of a bucket, tossing the shells on the floor, you will enjoy Cody's...be sure to stop by the next time you're in Lake Sumter Landing!

The dock at Lake Sumter Landing - reflected

More delegates to the Ibis convention in Spanish Springs

How things used to be...

...at Cody's in Lake Sumter Landing.

Reflections - Lake Sumter Landing

Flora at Lake Sumter Landing

Morning at the Waterfront Inn - Lake Sumter Landing

Jane Ann at anchor - Lake Sumter Landing

A view through the mast...

...of the ever-sinking ship...Sumter Landing.

Patio area - Spanish Springs

Old Chevy truck at Cody's - Lake Sumter Landing

We've reconsidered and are opening up The Villages Daily Photo (and Cedar Key) once again - at least for the time being.

This blog is closed

The Villages Daily Photo has been shut down.  All photos and comments have been transferred to Florida Fotos.

We will not delete The Villages Daily Photo, but future photographs of The Villages will be posted on Florida Fotos.

Thanks to all those who have supported The Villages Daily Photo.

Feisty little birds!

Gently blowing in the morning sun

Flora from Lake Sumter Landing

Lake Sumter Landing - a wider view

In a reflective mood - Lake Sumter Landing