Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
WildwoodCommunity park in Wildwood dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., providing recreational space and green areas for the community.
May-Stringer House
BrooksvilleHistory artifacts & memorabilia on display in a Victorian home, with guided tours & ghost tours.
Mellow Mushroom Mount Dora
Mount DoraFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Minneola Dog park
ClermontDog park within the Minneola Trailhead Park complex, part of a 17-acre recreation area that also serves as a trailhead for the South Lake Trail.
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Cafe & Sweetery
WildwoodSouthern comfort food and jaw-dropping cakes in downtown Wildwood. Miz Kathi's serves it up right -- hearty portions, scratch-made everything, and the kind of homestyle cooking that makes you wish you'd worn stretchy pants.
Modernism Museum Mount Dora
Mount DoraMuseum showcasing 20th and 21st century art, furniture, and design with rotating exhibitions. A cultural gem in an intimate downtown setting.
Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Mount DoraCommunity arts hub since 1974 with gallery exhibitions, classes, workshops, and the annual Mount Dora Arts Festival in February that draws 200,000+ visitors. Monthly Art Strolls every 2nd Friday from 6-8pm. Free to visit.
Mount Dora Historic District
Mount DoraStroll through one of Florida's most charming small towns, packed with antique shops, art galleries, indie boutiques, and lakeside cafes. The hilly streets and New England-style architecture feel like a different Florida entirely.
Mount Dora History Museum
Mount DoraHoused in the town's original 1923 fire station and jail, this small museum tells Mount Dora's story from the 1870s to today through historical photos, artifacts, and exhibits. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4pm.
Mt Dora Parks & Recreation
Mount DoraMount Dora's parks and recreation department managing local parks, sports leagues, youth programs, and community events. The hub for everything outdoor recreation in town.
Nautilus Coffee Company
TavaresAn adventure-themed artisanal coffee shop in downtown Tavares decorated with nautical trinkets and gizmos. The drinks are crafted with care, the atmosphere invites lingering, and it's the kind of local coffee shop that gives a town its personality.
Oak & Stone
The VillagesCraft beer and artisan pizza restaurant at Eastport Town Center featuring a self-serve tap wall with 50+ rotating beers using touchless RFID technology, plus oven-baked wings and create-your-own pizzas.
Ocala Downtown Square
OcalaThe heart of downtown Ocala — a tree-lined public square surrounded by restaurants, shops, and galleries. Farmers markets, art walks, and community events keep the square buzzing year-round.
Penny's Collaboration Art Gallery
LeesburgCollaborative art gallery in downtown Leesburg showcasing works from local artists.
Pepper Creek Pottery
Crystal RiverPottery studio and gallery in Old Homosassa featuring handmade pottery and ceramic art.
Pisces Rising
Mount DoraFresh seafood with a view of Lake Dora. Creative preparations and a lakefront setting that's hard to beat in this part of Florida.
PT Airboat Adventures
Crystal RiverExplore the Homosassa River backwaters and Gulf Coast mangroves aboard what PT calls their "WaterCoaster" — a high-energy airboat experience with twists, turns, and speed across shallow water. Choose from 60-minute rides, 90-minute eco-adventures, sunset tours, or private charters for up to six passengers. Dolphins, manatees, and alligators are common sightings.
Rainbow Springs Art, Inc
DunnellonNonprofit cooperative art gallery on Walnut Street in Dunnellon representing 25+ local artists working in diverse media, with monthly public art classes and student scholarship programs.
Redsauce
The VillagesClassic Italian favorites in the heart of Lake Sumter Landing with award-winning wines and a lively atmosphere. The housemade pastas and red sauce recipes are the kind of comfort food that keeps this place packed year-round.
Reilly Arts Center
OcalaAn intimate venue with state-of-the-art acoustics hosting classical, jazz, rock, and folk concerts. Great sound in a smaller room.
Roasted Spirit
ClermontElevated cocktail bar and scratch kitchen in downtown Clermont's ArtWalk district, featuring coffee-infused craft cocktails, small bites like bourbon-braised pork belly sliders, and live entertainment.
Robert Stebleton Fine Art
OcalaFine art studio in Ocala featuring original paintings and curated art collections.
Roosters Cafe
Crystal RiverFamily-owned breakfast and lunch cafe in Brooksville known for hearty homemade dishes under $10, including meatloaf, chicken fried steak, and all-you-can-eat fish fry Fridays.
Rusted Jade Art Collective
Crystal RiverTattoo shop and art gallery in Brooksville featuring a versatile team of artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, events, and a Kids Art Social Club for ages 4-10.