Testimonials

Hear firsthand from local businesses and get a candid look at our one-of-a-kind community—from groundbreaking, to opening day, to the everyday.

Real Stories, Real success

Wondering what it’s like to run a business in The Villages? Listen to those who know it best.

The Villages is home to a unique commercial landscape, perfect for Costco to support and expand. The Villages community has been extremely warm and inviting, expressing excitement for our opening. We look forward to serving the community for decades to come.

Anthony Capra

Regional Marketing Manager

We just opened our 96th Portillo's location here in Middleton and we're excited to be here to continue to grow our business by tapping into the strong economic drivers of the community and surrounding area. I want people to have a great time, enjoy the food, and create lifelong memories with us.

Michael Portillo

Vice President of Restaurant Support

The first Hand & Stone that we opened in The Villages was in 2019 and it was so successful. The Villages came to us and said, "How about a second location?" And that's when we opened up the Southern Trace location, and next is Middleton. It's was a natural progression. So, we're super excited about being in Middleton to expand to families and younger residents.

Danny Hooper

Regional Manager

We are excited to bring Sprouts to The Villages and serve this well-defined demographic of retired residents. Our natural organic famers market will be a great fit to help people choose the path to a healthy lifestyle.

John Colantuono

Store Manager

The Villages offers a robust market for businesses that cater to active retirees, and at Jersey Mike's Subs, we're all about catering to great communities with our quality. Of course, everything is served with a smile. We bring value to The Villages, which benefits our business.

Jersey Mike's Subs, The Villages

Store Manager

The Villages offers a very good commercial opportunity for us as the people are so active and enjoy life. Our mission and goal here at Orangetheory Fitness is to be able to give people more life. So, we're in The Villages so we can all benefit.

Orangetheory Fitness, The Villages

Studio Manager and Coach

The consistent growth of The Villages, along with the community-centric atmosphere is a great fit for our brand. As a company, we make sure our environmentally-friendly farms are paid fair wages, so they may continue to grow exceptional crops. This creates profit for the famers, for our company, and brings exceptional value to The Villages - one cup at a time.

Foxtail Coffee Co., The Villages

Store Manager

I've run restaurants throughout the country in all kinds of markets, all kinds of facilities, all kinds of areas. I came to The Villages fifteen years ago and I was quite taken back by how different it was. What surprised me the most was the tremendous amount of support that we get from the residents. Whether it's The Villages Cheerleaders showing up for the ribbon cutting or hundreds of people coming to the grand opening, it's incredible and I've never experienced anything like it.

Fred Karimipour

President

What excites me about coming to Middleton? The family-oriented population and the growing community with younger people that will enjoy our funky brand. Another good thing about the Middleton location is it will be, in fact, golf cart accessible. Middleton's a great community, it's awesome.

William Cone

Owner

Each time we had an opportunity to open a new location, the business grew and the opportunities grew. I've enjoyed the support here in The Villages for 39 years.

Janet West

President/CEO

It's a very different dynamic being in a Square, which is what motivated me to open here. I had looked at about 20 sites, and what excited me most about the Brownwood location is I would come up on Saturdays and sit at the outside patio and just watch all the people and all the dogs. I said to my husband, 'That's where I want to be.'

Beth Whitcomb

Owner

We are excited about our location in The Villages -- it's in a beautiful part of town. This growth opportunity in a community-focused area will be great for our business. Folks can pull up in their golf cars and go through our drive-through. I can't think of a community in Central Florida that's more right for a Twistee Treat. The Villages is the perfect place to be.

Brian Silvernell

President/COO

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Real Stories, Real success

Anthony Capra

Michael Portillo

Danny Hooper

John Colantuono

Jersey Mike's Subs, The Villages

Orangetheory Fitness, The Villages

Foxtail Coffee Co., The Villages

Fred Karimipour

William Cone

Janet West

Beth Whitcomb

Brian Silvernell

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