Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Southern Palate

Soul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.

Spanish Springs Lanes

Bowling center near Spanish Springs Town Square with modern lanes, a snack bar, and regular league play. A classic evening out steps from the square's nightly entertainment.

Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyards

Spill the Beans Co.

Local cafe and coffee roaster in Leesburg offering house-roasted lattes, mochas, frappes, Lotus energy drinks, and fresh cooked-to-order food, where regulars are known by name.

Sportsman Park

Community park on Twin Lakes Drive in Inverness offering recreational facilities and outdoor space for sports and leisure.

Spring Hill Branch Library

Spring Hill Branch Library -- a local venue in the VillaCala Vibes coverage area.

Square 1 Burgers & Bar

Craft burger joint in The Villages building smash burgers with creative toppings and a solid craft beer selection. The kind of place where the burgers are messy in the best way.

St. Johns Tavern

Classic pub fare is served alongside beer & cocktails in this warm, wood-&-brick locale.

Stagger Inn

Downtown bar with a cozy interior and sidewalk seating on Donnelly Street. Known for craft cocktails, local beers, and a laid-back evening atmosphere.

Stavro's and Sons Pizza

Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.

Stavros and Sons Fruitland Park

Informal Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta, calzones & sandwiches, plus beer & wine.

Steak 'n Shake

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

Sterling Heights Recreation Center

Recreation center in The Villages offering fitness facilities, classes, and community programming. A hub for staying active and meeting neighbors.

Steve's Package & Lounge

Long-running dive bar and package store on South 14th Street in Leesburg with karaoke, darts, drink specials, and a drive-through package window, open for over 33 years.

Stirrups Restaurant

Storm Distillery

Veteran-owned craft distillery in downtown Inverness producing whiskey, rum, gin, absinthe, and moonshine from organic local ingredients, with a speakeasy-vibe cocktail lounge and live music Friday-Saturday.

Storming Crab

Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery

Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery is a certified Florida Farm Winery offering a variety of wines made from carefully chosen grape varieties. Visitors can enjoy tastings, tours, and U-Pick grapes during the harvest season.

Studio ArtFarm

Artist collective gallery, studio, and class space in downtown Mount Dora offering art workshops for all ages and skill levels, plus a monthly 2nd Friday art walk on Royellou Lane.

Stumpknockers on the Square

A downtown Inverness institution serving fresh Florida seafood and American classics on the historic Courthouse Square. The oyster po'boys and catfish are local favorites, and the casual vibe matches the charm of the surrounding downtown.

Sud's Bottleshop & Saloon

Craft beer bottle shop and saloon in downtown Clermont

Sud's Saloon

Summer View Park

Community park in Mount Dora on Niles Road offering green space and recreational amenities.

Summerall Park

Community park in Tavares on Wells Avenue with green space, walking areas, and recreation facilities.