The Villages Metro
The Villages Metro. The Villages Metro Area is one of the fastest growing communities in Florida.
It takes 100+ Neighborhood Villages and 130,000+ Villagers to make up
The Villages Metro Area... supporting businesses, medical, municipal, area nearby.
06/07/2026
Yalaha Bakery Old World German Bakery with organic pastries and breads baked fresh daily. A Deli, for Breakfast and Lunch. Family-owned business since 1995.
8210 FL Hwy 48, Yalaha, FL 34797
Photos ©: Byron Ritter
Cottage Garden in Wildwood, is a unique garden center and antique shop known for its eclectic mix of plants, vintage items, and home decor.
©: Byron Ritter
06/05/2026
Bargains & Treasures is a consignment shop in Oxford, Sumter County, Florida (near The Villages), that sells gently used furniture, art, and home decor, with new items arriving daily.
Photos ©: Byron Ritter
06/03/2026
Willie Jewell's Old School Bar-B-Q The Villages
Smokes all of their BBQ the old-fashioned way, the low and slow. Great atmosphere and selections.
06/02/2026
Oxford, Florida is an unincorporated community in Sumter County, located just west of The Villages. Originally settled by pioneers in the 1870s, it is historically a rural agricultural hub famous for its truck farming, and is situated along the U.S. Highway 301 corridor.
Photos ©: Byron Ritter
06/01/2026
Hometown Crafters Marketplace is a craft store in Oxford, Florida (Sumter County) that features local artisans and handmade goods, with a focus on community and supporting local talent. It offers a variety of crafts and hosts mini-classes.
Photos ©: Byron Ritter
05/31/2026
The Ladybug Cottage Antiques & Unique Gifts is an unique antique mall in Oxford, Florida, near The Villages, featuring a variety of antiques, vintage items, and handcrafted goods from multiple vendors, including furniture, home decor, and unique finds like stained glass and cast iron. It's known for being well-organized and a good spot for treasure hunting, with a mix of true antiques and modern, locally made items.
Photos ©: Byron Ritter
05/29/2026
Big Country Barbers Old style Barbershop
(new style haircuts). Small town feel,
Old Town - Oxford Florida.
05/28/2026
Planet Fitness Summerfield,
Near Spanish Springs, club is clean and welcoming, team is friendly.
Free access if your insurance has a Silver Sneakers program. Clean and great equipment that looks brand new. Way better setup and equipment and parking than at Spanish Springs. All one level, no stairs or elevator.
Smells like home,
But I Waffle from House-to-House.
Trying to get home…
Fond memories, can feel
Like Comfort Food.
I may Waffle from time-to-time.
But the trip home is clear.
I decide when a House is Home.
You may want to
CHUCK it all…
But you're not a
Castaway.
Life isn't as simple as a
Package to be
wrapped for next day delivery.
Waffles can be seen as
Turbulent waves that can fluctuate plans.
A little sweetness can smooth those dips.
Images & Original Song
©: Byron Ritter
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