Spanish Springs Town Square
Spanish Springs Town Square
Spanish Springs Town Square
4.5
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Janis H-P
Ocala, FL3,973 contributions
May 2020
We spent a day in The Villages...enjoying Florida's great weather, Spanish Springs Town Square and taking memorable photos. Being that all the businesses aren't 'open' yet in Florida there was ample parking available everywhere we went in The Villages. People who were there were very considerate re 'social distancing' which was a good thing.
Spanish Springs Town Square...what a lovely place.
Spanish Springs Town Square...what a lovely place.
Written June 1, 2020
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Jackie K
Lady Lake, FL20 contributions
Aug 2019
The Spanish Springs Town Square is just beautiful. It has seating areas, dancing areas, a stage for entertainment, fountains and pools, live jasmine perfume the air. The Square at Spanish Springs is best enjoyed Child Free, as most of the residents are 55+ years old with health issues that go along with this age group. Children under foot or running around or jumping are a great danger to our health, as are distracted parents pushing carriages running into us and over us. The VIllages were created for 55+ age group. Disney was created for kids and parents. There is no reason to impose your offspring upon us in our own community.
Written January 1, 2020
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gypsywomen2
The Villages, FL520 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
The first of current 3 town squares this one has a Spanish flair. Nightly entertainment from 5-9 and happy hour from 5-6. Popular bands will fill the square. I recommend come early to get a seat, or bring your own chairs. Music for a ages. Many bands will teach you some basic dance steps if you want to learn. Adjoining restaurants offer a chance to grab a meal. Shopping abounds and don't miss Kilwins for your ice cream fix.
Written January 22, 2020
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GaryWT
The Villages, FL795 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
So after a bad restaurant experience I walk over to the square to listen to music and try to calm down. As I sit listening to the music someone sits next to me and lights a cigar. It smells up the place. Outer sidewalk to smoke but not him. I had to leave so on my way out I yell at him and told him he sucked. If people can’t follow the rules then smoking should be ban from the entire square.
Written February 2, 2023
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MartaM285
Laval, Canada72 contributions
Jan 2023
Unless you go to Spanish Springs in the evening, it is a ghost town. It looks pretty and clean but there is hardly anyone there during the day.
There are a few restaurants in the square and hardly any shops. Simply nothing to do unless you want to drink or have a bite. It is not a tourist spot and people we met there are uneasy around the strangers. This was our last and only trip there and we were thinking of retiring there. There was an arrow to see sales and info office but we could not find this office. Not sure why it is advertised as an exciting retirement spot. We would rather Disney Springs in Kissimmee.
There are a few restaurants in the square and hardly any shops. Simply nothing to do unless you want to drink or have a bite. It is not a tourist spot and people we met there are uneasy around the strangers. This was our last and only trip there and we were thinking of retiring there. There was an arrow to see sales and info office but we could not find this office. Not sure why it is advertised as an exciting retirement spot. We would rather Disney Springs in Kissimmee.
Written January 11, 2023
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Brenda S
Dunedin, FL785 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This town square with its live Friday night entertainment was bustling with activity and with every retiree within miles. I’ve truly never seen so many types of golf carts & old people in my life. You have your dancers and the chair sitting toe tapping music enthusiasts all vying for the closest spot to the stage - and these people were happy! Lately, with covid, it seems people are angry & frustrated. That seems to have bypassed The Villages. My suggestion is to buy a golf cart, grab a lawn chair & get your emotional high people watching in the town square of the villages. It’s a hoot!
Written June 20, 2021
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GaryWT
The Villages, FL795 contributions
Feb 2022
At first, 8 years ago, we were not sure about Spanish Springs as to whether we liked it or not. We have come to love it as much as the other squares over time. They have some great events and activities here which we enjoy. In addition to the town square there is plenty of shopping next door.
As I read various reviews I can say the we Villages are so lucky that not everyone likes it here which is great since some think they are above us and complain about everything. To the point, a bad review is ok but to state since they don’t like something and anyone that does is clueless or out of there mind etc. we love the Villages and don’t mind if people leave because they don’t like it.
As I read various reviews I can say the we Villages are so lucky that not everyone likes it here which is great since some think they are above us and complain about everything. To the point, a bad review is ok but to state since they don’t like something and anyone that does is clueless or out of there mind etc. we love the Villages and don’t mind if people leave because they don’t like it.
Written March 9, 2022
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AndyB5542
Minneapolis, MN4,322 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
We went up to Spanish Springs to check it out. We were lucky that they were having a classic car show. It was neat to see the cars, but the downside was that it was really crowded.
There is plenty of parking in the area, restaurants to eat at, and shops for shopping.
There was a live band playing (every night).
There is plenty of parking in the area, restaurants to eat at, and shops for shopping.
There was a live band playing (every night).
Written December 24, 2021
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Bette P
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Friends
Went to help a friends friend that had already moved from the area, get her belongings. Stayed at the lakeside inn. Beautiful room and weekly day price was excellent. Weekend price was pretty spendy. Restaurant grouper was great husbands soup was cold and burger luke warm.
Probably not going back because the Villages are not for me. Too spread out and traffic in each village to congested. Hard to find one village from the other.
May be good for some.
Did enjoy the two days while we were there.
Probably not going back because the Villages are not for me. Too spread out and traffic in each village to congested. Hard to find one village from the other.
May be good for some.
Did enjoy the two days while we were there.
Written October 10, 2022
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Karen T
Summerfield, FL750 contributions
Jul 2021
Going into the Villages Town Squares is always a fun time, from the various restaurants, entertainment, shops and just walking around and enjoying the sights. You will never get bored. What is really great about it is that you don't have to live in The Villages to enjoy it!
Written July 26, 2021
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Christina R
Michigan City, Indiana
Is there a florist in Spanish Springs area?
Written September 16, 2021
I am certain there is. It has a full set of shopping alternatives. If nothing else one of the nearby grocers will have a floral center.
Written September 28, 2021
Dave
Halifax, Canada
Are the golf carts insured when driving on the roads in the Villages
Written January 5, 2019
My cart is, I suggest for you to carry insurance, not expensive between $60 and $100 per year, better be safe than sorry later
Written January 5, 2019
I don't really know, but The Villages history says expansion beyond the original Orange Blossom development occurred in the mid-1980s and to this day. So I'd guess development of the Spanish Spring Square would be the mid-1980s.
Written November 14, 2018
Do you have to be a resident to enjoy the Town Squares or is it free to all, or is there and admission fee?
Written September 23, 2017
The three Town Squares are entirely open to the public, and there is no charge for enjoying the nightly free entertainment.
Lake Sumter Landing has the largest commercial area associated with the Square for a wide variety of dining and shopping. You can go to The Villages web site and see the entertainment schedule for each of the squares.
There is also a live web cam for each square.
Written September 24, 2017
How can a person become a vendor at the square on mondays Wednesday s
Written July 21, 2017
call the Villages' administrative offices
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Address: 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
Phone: (352) 750-0000
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john
Written July 21, 2017
Does anyone know the name of the special oil and vinegar store? I was there visiting and forgot to go they're
Written March 29, 2017
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Written July 21, 2017
reededwalter
Leesburg, Florida
When is the Octoberfest date for this year 2017?
Written January 25, 2017
I went to..the Villlages web site and there is nothing listed for Octoberfest. If you keep trying you may see when it is listed.
Written September 24, 2017
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