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TonightBoozy Bingo at Sawgrass Grove
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Sawgrass Grove
TonightLatin Ambition | Car Show 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Brownwood Paddock Square
TonightThe Rundown Band
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Lake Sumter Landing
TonightRocky and The Rollers
⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 Spanish Springs
TomorrowTrivia Tuesday
⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Sawgrass Grove
TomorrowPavani’s Band
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Middleton Mingle Returns May 23 for a Kick-off to Summer
Save the date: Middleton Mingle returns May 23 with games, entertainment, family fun, and summer vibes at The Stage in Downtown Middleton.
Get Ready for Zunzibar: Here's What We're Ordering First 🌴
If you have been watching Downtown Middleton take shape, here is your next one to keep […]
Middleton Rocks
is LIVE! A neighborhood treasure hunt where you paint rocks, hide them around Middleton, and track their journey as neighbors find them.
How it works:
1. Paint
a rock with any design you like -- get creative with colors, patterns, or inspirational messages. Use acrylic paint and seal it with clear coat so it survives the Florida weather.
2. Register
your rock at hellomiddleton.com/rocks to get an official MR-ID number. Write the ID and the URL on the back of your rock so finders know where to log it.
3. Hide
it somewhere fun in the neighborhood -- park benches, trail markers, playgrounds, near the town squares. Anywhere public and safe where someone might stumble upon it.
4. Find
a rock? Log your find on the site with a photo, and choose to re-hide it for the next person or keep it for yourself. Either way, you earn points!
Every rock gets its own journey page
with a QR code, a timeline showing everywhere it has been, and a photo gallery of every finder. Watch your painted rock travel across Middleton!
Earn points and badges:
-- Paint and register a rock: +10 points
-- Find a rock: +5 points
-- Re-hide a rock: +3 points
-- Upload a photo with your find: +2 bonus
-- First person to find any rock: +5 bonus
-- Find the rare Golden Rock: +50 points!
Climb the leaderboard
, collect badges like Rock Steady, Pathfinder, and Rock Legend, and build your Hello Middleton trust score while having fun outdoors with the whole family.
Ready to play?
-- Start hunting at hellomiddleton.com/rocks
-- Follow Middleton Rocks on Facebook for hints, photos, and inspiration
-- Already painted a rock? Register it now and watch it travel!
Mother's Day is May 10 — Where Are You Taking Mom?
Mother's Day is right around the corner and Middleton has no shortage of ways to celebrate. Whether you're […]
Have You Eaten at Portillo's Yet? Here's the Order Guide 🌭
If you have been anywhere near Middleton lately, you have probably passed a Portillo's. […]
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The Purple Pig
Discover the charm of The Purple Pig, Middleton's beloved boutique where you'll find a delightful selection of ladies' accessories, jewelry, handbags, baby gifts, home decor, and garden merchandise! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift or a special treat for yourself, this one-stop shop has something for everyone. Don’t forget to say hello to Bubbles the buffalo during your visit—she's sure to bring a smile to your day! Visit them at 7660 Middleton Drive and experience the warm community spirit.