Halloween is most commonly associated with young trick or treaters getting into costume and going around the neighborhood filling their bags or buckets with sugary treats, so you might think the holiday would pass without much fanfare here in The Villages. Nothing could be further from the ... Continue Reading » about Halloween in The Villages
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How The Villages Did With Hurricane Ian
The Villages was spared the brunt of Hurricane Ian and held up incredibly well. Our thoughts are with others throughout the state who weren't as lucky. There were a few downed trees throughout The Villages, lots of tree limbs and debris (mainly palm fronds and the like), cancelled nightly ... Continue Reading » about How The Villages Did With Hurricane Ian
11th Month Inspections, Spanish Springs Refurbishment, and More
Rusty Nelson recently posted this great video about the importance of "11th month inspections": Here's what else I'm reading and watching this week: Don Wiley, whose videos under the YouTube name "Goldwingnut" you may have seen in the past here on the blog was appointed to the Sumter County ... Continue Reading » about 11th Month Inspections, Spanish Springs Refurbishment, and More
A St. Johns Update, Lady Lake Relents on Apartments, and More
Here's Papa Pineapples with a current look at St. Johns and beyond: Here's what else I'm reading and watching this week: And just like that... Lady Lake Commission will drop opposition to apartment homes (The Villages Daily Sun) Last week I mentioned that hurricane season was starting. ... Continue Reading » about A St. Johns Update, Lady Lake Relents on Apartments, and More
McGrady’s Pub Now Open, but is Rialto Gone Forever?
Everyone has been looking forward to this: Here's what else I'm reading and watching this week: Based on what is often reported in the news, you might think The Villages is the most Republican place in Florida, but it's not: Where Democrats and Republicans Live in Florida (Florida for ... Continue Reading » about McGrady’s Pub Now Open, but is Rialto Gone Forever?
Tour Bob and Liz’s Mossy Oak, Check Out the Memorial Day Ceremony Schedule, and more
A few months back I shared the video interview Rusty Nelson did with new residents Bob and Liz about their Villages' new home buying experience. Well now they're all moved in, and this week we get a look at their new home: Here's what else I'm reading and watching this week: Veteran's ... Continue Reading » about Tour Bob and Liz’s Mossy Oak, Check Out the Memorial Day Ceremony Schedule, and more