Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Roomy, modern setting for a slate of music, comedy & Broadway shows, plus arts education.
Savannah Center
The VillagesA premier performing arts venue hosting national touring acts, tribute bands, comedians, and community events. Seats over 1,000.
Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill
OcalaHomestyle eatery with a terrace whipping up hearty nachos & tacos alongside margaritas & beer.
Serendipity Brews
Mount DoraArtisan coffee shop and craft beer bar in downtown Mount Dora with 14 draft beers, 150+ packaged options, retro decor, and regular live music adding to the town's nightlife.
Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
Mount DoraFamily-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in downtown Mount Dora, started as a mobile pizza oven touring art shows and festivals since 2011, now serving Neapolitan-style pies from an authentic oven.
Shamrock Lounge & Package
LeesburgNeighborhood dive bar and package store in Leesburg open daily till 2 AM with pool tables, darts, jukebox, live music, karaoke nights, and happy hour from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Shapot Art Studio and Gallery
OcalaWorking art studio and gallery in Ocala offering original paintings and art classes.
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center
The VillagesIntimate performing arts theater on Spanish Springs Town Square. Hosts concerts, Broadway-style shows, and special events year-round.
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center
OcalaHidden gem inside Silver Springs State Park with 12,000 years of Florida history — prehistoric artifacts, rare fossils, and a pioneer cracker village with historic cabins and a one-room schoolhouse. Open to the public on weekends only.
Silver Springs State Park
OcalaFlorida's original tourist attraction, featuring the world's largest artesian spring formation. Glass-bottom boat tours reveal an underwater world of fish, turtles, and ancient fossils in impossibly clear water.
Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours
OcalaThe original glass-bottom boat experience, running since the 1870s. Thirty-minute tours depart every 15-20 minutes, with extended 90-minute deep tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Book ahead — they sell out.
Snorkeling With Manatees
Crystal RiverGuided snorkeling tours in Homosassa offering in-water manatee encounters with provided gear and expert guides, departing from the east side of the marina on Cherokee Way.
Sol De Mexico
eustisFamily-run Mexican cantina decked out with South American furniture & artworks, open since 2009.
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse
Mount DoraStoried 270-seat performing arts center since 1958 showcasing community theater & musicals.
Southern Palate
DunnellonSoul food and Southern cuisine restaurant serving hearty plates of comfort food and catering services.
Spanish Springs Town Square
The VillagesThe beating heart of The Villages, with free live music and entertainment nightly on the town square. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and an energy that makes every evening feel like a street festival.
Spartina 449
The VillagesWomen's accessories and handbag boutique at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages.
Steve's Package & Lounge
LeesburgLong-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.
Studio ArtFarm
Mount DoraArtist 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.
Sumter County Farmers Market
The VillagesWeekly outdoor market at Spanish Springs Town Square featuring local produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and artisan foods.
Suncreek Brewery
ClermontClermont's first craft brewery, established in 2018 on the Legacy Loop Trail near Lake Minneola, sharing a complex with coal-fired pizza and mac-and-cheese restaurant partners.
Sweeties' Cafe & Tea House
DunnellonCharming cafe in historic Dunnellon serving fresh wraps, homemade soups, and high tea with tiered service and themed tea parties, housed in the annex of the historic Grumble House.
Symmetry Coffee & Crepes
OcalaExpertly crafted coffee and French-style crepes in Ocala's historic and arts district. The roastery is on-site, the crepes are made to order, and the atmosphere is the perfect blend of productive and relaxed. Multiple locations, but the downtown spot is the original.