Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
University of Florida's multi-purpose arena. Concerts and sporting events. 10,000+ capacity.
Ezell Recreation Center
The VillagesEzell Recreation Center -- a local venue in the VillaCala Vibes coverage area.
Fisherman's Cove Resort
TavaresWaterfront RV resort on Lake Harris in Tavares featuring a nine-hole golf course, marina with dry stack storage and boat ramp, clubhouse, pool, and lodge and motel rentals.
Floral City Library
Crystal RiverCitrus County library branch in Floral City offering Wi-Fi, public computers, and printing services. A cozy community library serving the Floral City area with book collections, children's programs, and local events.
Floral City Public Library
InvernessFloral City Public Library -- a local venue in the VillaCala Vibes coverage area.
Florida Horse Park
OcalaA 500-acre multipurpose equestrian and event facility south of Ocala hosting 130+ annual events, offering free trail riding with connections to Ocala National Forest trails.
Florida Theatre
Historic 1927 theater in downtown Jacksonville. Concerts, comedy, and performances. 1,900 seats.
Hard Rock Live Orlando
Concert venue at Universal CityWalk. Mid-to-large touring acts. 3,000 capacity.
Healing Arts and Wellness Center
Crystal RiverVenue and wellness center in the Brooksville area hosting holistic health workshops, retreats, and community events.
Hill Top Tavern
LeesburgHistoric neighborhood bar in Fruitland Park established in 1956 in a converted 1926 house, featuring a full liquor bar, pool tables, darts, bowling arcade, and weekly pool tournaments.
Homosassa Library
Crystal RiverCitrus County library branch in Homosassa offering Wi-Fi, public computers, printing services, and study rooms. Hosts regular book sales, seminars, children's programs, and community events.
Homosassa Public Library
Crystal RiverCitrus County Library branch in Homosassa featuring a seed library, community and study rooms, computer lab, indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi, and a special collection of Winslow Homer watercolor prints.
House of Blues Orlando
Live music venue at Disney Springs. Standing room and seated shows. ~2,200 capacity.
Jannus Live
Iconic open-air courtyard venue in downtown St. Pete. Intimate shows under the stars. ~2,000 capacity.
Jasmine Room, Hibiscus Recreation Center
The VillagesRecreation center in The Villages with multiple meeting rooms including the Jasmine Room, a pool, and activity spaces. Hosts a wide variety of clubs, fitness classes, card groups, and community gatherings for residents.
Lake County Farmers & Flea Market
TavaresLake County Farmers & Flea Market -- a local venue in the VillaCala Vibes coverage area.
Lake Region Library
Crystal RiverLakes Region branch of the Citrus County Library System in Inverness. Offers full library services including Wi-Fi, computers, study rooms, and hosts book clubs, crafting groups, and community events.
Lake Sumter Landing
The VillagesWaterfront entertainment district with live music most evenings. A relaxed, vacation-like vibe with restaurants and shops surrounding the square.
Lakes Region Library
InvernessCitrus County library in Inverness offering programs, classes, and community events.
Leesburg Public Library
LeesburgPublic library in downtown Leesburg with regular programming and community events.
Mahaffey Theater
Waterfront theater on Tampa Bay in downtown St. Pete. Jazz, classical, touring acts. 2,031 seats.
Marion County EOC
OcalaMarion County Emergency Operations Center serving as the multi-agency coordination hub for disaster response and recovery. Also hosts community meetings, emergency preparedness events, and amateur radio team gatherings.