Halloween decorations in Lake Sumter Landing

The Tea Plantation is not only a floral boutique, but also an English-style restaurant. We have not eaten there, but we plan to do so in the future. It looks very nice; if a bit pricey.

Photo of a man taking a photo

Spotted on the boardwalk at Lake Sumter Landing.

The Krate EH

This was a new one to us! Not a golf car, not a regular car, but more of a jalopy, or as noted a Krate. I don't know what the "EH" refers to. Notice also the Ontario license plates.

The sides are real wood, and it has a bike rack. A thing of beauty. And it was parked in plain sight in Lake Sumter Landing.

The Veranda Restaurant

The Veranda Restaurant in Lake Sumter Landing appears to be invaded by golfers driving funky little golf cars.

R.J. Gator's - Lake Sumter Landing

Where we had dinner last evening...overlooking the water.

The Smythe Building - Spanish Springs

The P. B. Smythe building has nothing to do with P. B. Smythe, whoever that was. It was designed to appear about a hundred years old. In reality it's about ten years old and houses a commercial establishment. But it looks good.

Two for one at Spanish Springs

Two outdoor bars await your pleasure at both downtown squares - Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing. Drinks are two for one from 5 to 7 every night.

Bridge to and from Spanish Springs

On the side of the road

In Spanish Springs, the powers-that-be ensure beauty everywhere, even along the roadways.

Cruising in Spanish Springs

Sales office - The Villages

If you are interested in purchasing a home in The Villages, this might well be your first stop. Trained sales personnel will assist you in locating the home of your dreams.

The sales office (formerly in La Reina) has been relocated to the main street coming into Spanish Springs from Highway 441.

Dontcha just love the sign: Est. 1887?

Buckboard at Spanish Springs

I think they call this thing a buckboard...whatever, it's a very nice decorative piece that graces downtown Spanish Springs.

Soaps by the Slice in Spanish Springs

Both Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing conduct open markets in the area surrounding their town squares on a regular basis. Vendors set up stalls and offer a wide variety of goods. This particular "store" in Spanish Springs caught our attention. Soaps by the Slice has a wonderful assortment of soaps in many different colors and shapes which you can buy by the slice. They smell good, too.

Photo by Lois Anne.

Lake Sumter in the morning

Taken with a Nikon F100, Fuji Reala 100 film.

Over a barrel in Spanish Springs