Dragon Master Boats

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

Panera Bread Restaurant in Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages

Pet Store Sale in Lake Sumter Landing

Information Trolley

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

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

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

Crashed Sailboat

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

Gull On Guard

Golf course across from Lake Sumter Landing

Buildings in the three home towns of The Villages

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

Main Street - Spanish Springs

The Villages Charter Middle School - Mass Murder Attack Derailed

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.

Johnny Rockets - Lake Sumter Landing