Hello Middleton | Site-Wide Activity https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:58:03 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 bad727bf576882b4306e678369968e3a wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=24371 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:08:58 -0400 The UPS Store is coming to downtown Middleton

The UPS Store is planned for downtown Middleton, with shipping, printing and document services expected. Opening details remain pending.

]]> 821ae607b1b7b17785febfbcef674d0c Bankeroma became a registered member https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/246/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:15:15 -0400 0 e370f4ae86c2e052523fd7c3cfe85672 simtaco wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=23285 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:52:36 -0400 Middleton neighbor tip: Jersey Mike's Month of Giving at 2210 Wellington

Hey Middleton — quick community tip from neighbor Simmy, who swung by the new Jersey Mike’s at 2210 Wellington Street and grabbed this coupon: 🥪 Free regular sub when you … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> 3d927dd22874180714548b0641c5d337 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=23137 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:10:59 -0400 Phase III water restrictions limit Middleton irrigation to once a week

Modified Phase III restrictions limit Middleton lawn and landscape irrigation to one assigned day per week through Oct. 1, 2026.

]]> 9ffa5c4c9c987840f046f689497c1214 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=23076 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:35:10 -0400 Sushi and sashimi served at Haru Japanese Restaurant in Middleton
Have You Tried Haru? Here’s What to Order

We tried Haru in downtown Middleton with the whole family. Here’s what we loved, what we’d order differently, and the rolls already on our list for next time.

]]> 1ed05514f920696b314ec738b1cbf8ea wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=22738 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:33 -0400 Mariachi Son de América performs among diners inside Fiesta Grande during the restaurant’s opening night in Middleton.
Mariachi Son de América brings live music to Fiesta Grande’s opening night

Mariachi Son de América performed among diners as Fiesta Grande celebrated its opening day in downtown Middleton.

]]> 14880cd79281749a254ad4c6136ddd92 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=22695 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:44:02 -0400 Original illustration of a warmly lit generic Mexican restaurant at grand opening, with anonymous diners, a grand-opening sign, tacos, chips and salsa.
Fiesta Grande opens today in Middleton

Fiesta Grande officially opens today, Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. after diners attended a soft opening Thursday evening.

]]> 31ce271836bc09af8c65ef2632ccac46 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=22693 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:41:47 -0400 Sizzle ’N Smash and Southern Tender open at Sawgrass Market

Two new walk-up restaurants are serving burgers, chicken and quick meals at Sawgrass Grove, a familiar live-music stop for Middleton residents.

]]> 595f0da8c1a997dea40cdfaf73158967 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=22671 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:43:31 -0400 Families and students with backpacks arrive at a generic Florida school campus on the first day of school as a golf cart moves through the drop-off area.
School is back in Middleton: TVCS students begin the 2026–27 year

The Villages Charter School calendar marks Aug. 6 as the first day for students, bringing busy arrival and dismissal routines back to Middleton.

]]> 2f834448c15ca3ba73bebef6e4ced9d1 VMI became a registered member https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/231/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:29:28 -0400 0 86de830f2ebdfce7fdc0f1693a5e00c9 Cole Austin became a registered member https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/230/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:34:51 -0400 0 d616b45bfacf161a5ad20f50a29af193 wpadmin posted an update: Middleton utility rates are expected to increase August 1. A […] https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/229/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:47:13 -0400 Middleton utility rates are expected to increase August 1.

A customer notice from Middleton Utility Company says water rates will rise 1.37% and wastewater rates will rise 0.76% for service rendered on or after August 1, 2026. The filing is still subject to Florida Public Service Commission staff review.

Do you think this increase is reasonable,…Read more

]]> 0 b7472f358975ca3f0b5b9bac99be1040 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/middleton-water-wastewater-rate-increase-august-2026/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:46:54 -0400 Middleton Water and Wastewater Rates to Increase August 1
Middleton Water and Wastewater Rates to Increase August 1

Middleton Utility Company says water rates will rise 1.37% and wastewater rates 0.76% for service on or after August 1, pending Commission staff review.

]]> 7e493a1990084a45534ef3a470b8377a wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=20817 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:38:35 -0400 Sushi and sashimi served at Haru Japanese Restaurant in Middleton
Haru Japanese Restaurant is now open in Middleton: sushi, hibachi, hours and ordering

Haru is serving sushi, sashimi and hibachi in downtown Middleton, with lunch and dinner hours seven days a week and online ordering available.

]]> 3f74cc39f2b48ed6e88563cf5c3b0af0 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=20756 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:10:00 -0400 Zunzibar is open in Middleton: hours, menu and what to know
Zunzibar is open in Middleton: hours, menu and what to know

The waterfront restaurant is serving coastal American food and cocktails daily, with patio seating, reservations, takeout and a 4–7 p.m. happy hour.

]]> de47476d947869cf5b6811915c349044 wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=20757 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:09:00 -0400 Smalls Sliders construction reaches a visible milestone in Middleton
Smalls Sliders construction reaches a visible milestone in Middleton

The chain’s two signature shipping-container structures have arrived, with interior and exterior work expected to follow.

]]> ddca89cdcda51b671d53cafd918cd65e wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=20758 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:08:00 -0400 The Great Greek is coming to downtown Middleton
The Great Greek is coming to downtown Middleton

The Mediterranean restaurant has been officially announced for downtown, but no opening date has been posted.

]]> c1734d0adf007cb3b3e037c0ade9175a wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=20759 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:07:00 -0400 What’s opening next in Middleton: the announced business list
What’s opening next in Middleton: the announced business list

Restaurants, services and shops are filling out the downtown pipeline. Here’s what is officially announced—and what still lacks an opening date.

]]> 4ba8cdbb69cc0fc49bf9b91858cd92aa Xta Meem became a registered member https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/219/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:23:16 -0400 0 738050e372518765ce2fb8ce4fcd5ac3 Kingston became a registered member https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/217/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:51:47 -0400 0 0669717d6855ab5950a8389f97bcee53 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/middleton-local-news-top-stories-june-23-2026/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:18:50 -0400 Middleton Local News: Top Stories This Week
Middleton Local News: Top Stories This Week

Public safety, school-family dates, utility scam warnings, and Middleton growth updates residents should know this week.

]]> fc14d153def7d6751e77a618c692b6b7 wpadmin posted an update: 🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square! The Community Board just […] https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/214/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:35:05 -0400 🎉 Welcome to the new Town Square!

The Community Board just got a top-to-bottom rebuild — this is Middleton’s place to talk. News tips, questions, garage-sale finds, restaurant intel, lost pets, front-porch conversation: post it here.

New around here? The Town Hall sidebar has the anonymous tip line, the live scanner feed, and upcoming events. H…Read more

]]> 0 df3755c3dfa6731d27f2d1dedad0862a Suxcox444 became a registered member https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/212/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:19:40 -0400 0 8bab94145869a7849644a9d965925292 wpadmin posted an update: New Around Town: Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola […] https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/186/ Wed, 27 May 2026 13:05:15 -0400 New Around Town: Crooked Can Brewing Company has a Minneola location listed as coming soon at 1600 Crooked Can Loop.
If you know the Winter Garden Crooked Can, this looks like the bigger destination version: brewery, taproom, food hall-style options, outdoor space, live entertainment, and family-friendly amenities like a splash pad.
We added it to…Read more

]]> 0 ab9ff59f78ac0287297cc33690f4bc41 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/spacex-launch-watch/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:12:17 -0400 SpaceX launch watch: Falcon Heavy | Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Launch target: Sun, Aug 30, 7:26 AM EDT from Launch Complex 39A. Links, webcast, and viewing spots.

]]> ff3d2e1f949653436d696b76d5dbf25b wpadmin posted an update: New Around Town: Restaurants, services, openings, […] https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/178/ Tue, 26 May 2026 11:48:47 -0400 New Around Town: Restaurants, services, openings, construction updates, local recommendations, and businesses neighbors keep asking about. If there is a place or service Middleton should know, this is the thread. Check the directory: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/business-directory/

]]> 0 e6f28e5b1fc72fa9f00b8a81246fd188 wpadmin posted an update: This Weekend Around Middleton: The traffic says people are […] https://www.hellomiddleton.com/community-board/p/177/ Tue, 26 May 2026 11:48:47 -0400 This Weekend Around Middleton: The traffic says people are hunting for what to do next, so this is the new hub pin: weekend events, family stuff, live music, markets, school/community happenings, and anything neighbors should know before Saturday. Browse events: https://www.hellomiddleton.com/events/

]]> 0 2ed2ae142f95661e1860ec34ea0b9df3 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/memorial-day-weekend-middleton-summer-kickoff-2026/ Tue, 12 May 2026 00:29:25 -0400 Memorial Day Weekend in Middleton: What’s Happening and How to Kick Off Summer
Memorial Day Weekend in Middleton: What’s Happening and How to Kick Off Summer

Memorial Day weekend brings remembrance, Middleton’s Kick Off to Summer, cookouts, parks, live music, and a few local service schedule notes to know before Monday.

]]> cade1f0556c03af1887ed5af4f9a73a9 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=11140 Sat, 02 May 2026 22:56:06 -0400 Middleton's 2nd Annual Golf Cart Bar Crawl flyer
Middleton’s 2nd Annual Golf Cart Bar Crawl Set for May 16

Grab your crew — Middleton’s 2nd Annual Golf Cart Bar Crawl is set for Saturday, May 16, with a planned 2:00 PM start. The route is expected to cruise between … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> 45d51a93abd4e78c114e08c89e56b377 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/middleton-mingle-kickoff-to-summer-may-23-2026/ Sat, 02 May 2026 16:34:52 -0400 Middleton Mingle Returns May 23 for a Kick-off to Summer
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.

]]> 59972ac8403a592d034ddaa05b4d0916 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=10887 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0400 President Donald J. Trump to Visit The Villages — May 1, 2026
President Donald J. Trump to Visit The Villages — May 1, 2026

📍 The Villages Charter School — Middleton Campus (High School) President Donald J. Trump will visit The Villages on Friday, May 1, 2026, for a major public event promoting his … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> 60e70f8b4702fe57580932e3b8a174d6 wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=8597 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:32:11 -0400 Get Ready for Zunzibar: Here’s What We’re Ordering First 🌴
Get Ready for Zunzibar: Here's What We're Ordering First 🌴

Zunzibar is not open yet, but the menu is live — and if this is what’s headed to Downtown Middleton, people are going to have thoughts fast.

]]> e1c71767f5b4d7a8bbc097983d1d0ebd wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/spring-cleaning-sumter-county-electronics-hazardous-waste-amnesty-day/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:41 -0400 Spring Cleaning: Sumter County Electronics & Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day
Spring Cleaning: Sumter County Electronics & Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day

Sumter County is holding a Household Electronics & Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Amnesty Day this Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Okahumpka Park in Wildwood.

]]> 760822f9a9e5746a9f29410fb15ee05d wpadmin posted an update: Middleton Rocks is LIVE! A neighborhood treasure hunt where […] https://www.hellomiddleton.com/rocks/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:36:42 -0400 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…Read more

]]> 0 1235f5e55da6fab25bc070eff5d35457 wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=8135 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:37:21 -0400 Mother’s Day is May 10 — Where Are You Taking Mom?
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 planning a brunch, hunting for the perfect gift, or just trying not … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> cacff3f460e406148eaa6292b1d225ab wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=6544 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:53:57 -0400 Egg-cellent First Friday – April 3rd at 2688 Alder Ave
Egg-cellent First Friday - April 3rd at 2688 Alder Ave

Kick off Easter weekend early! Middleton’s April First Friday is getting a spring makeover. Come out on April 3rd for a festive evening with your neighbors – good vibes, Easter … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> 3024a720da79f863585f135fed136621 wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=6543 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:53:56 -0400 Middleton Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday – Here’s What to Know
Middleton Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday - Here's What to Know

Spring is here and so is the hunt! Middleton residents are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th at Dry Creek Park (Phase 2). With age-group waves … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> 2c7eefc4ff603cbd77979269f60a03cc wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=6539 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:49:05 -0400 Have You Eaten at Portillo’s Yet? Here’s the Order Guide 🌭
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. And if you have never been — or you have been and you are not sure … Continue reading “Community Board”

]]> f836186c99fcd4793529f1e4e7d9fa63 wpadmin wrote a new post https://www.hellomiddleton.com/?p=6275 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:01:24 -0400 Have You Been to Victory Sports Grill? Here’s What to Order 🏆
Have You Been to Victory Sports Grill? Here's What to Order 🏆

If you have not been to Victory Sports Grill yet — the sports bar right next to the high school — here is your sign. Family-friendly, great for game day, … Continue reading “Community Board”

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