Florida Trend, which describes itself as "The Magazine of Florida Business" recently published their list of the 225 Biggest Private Companies in Florida. With $977.3 million in revenue in 2017, The Villages (dba Villages of Lake-Sumter) ranked #59 on the list. Here's what I found most ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Ranked 59th Biggest Private Company in Florida
This Week Inside the Bubble
The Villages Profiled in Politico Magazine
There are times when I share news or articles I've come across here that people get upset and unsubscribe from my newsletter, or sometimes even take it a step further and take the time to actually write in and let me know how bad of a person I am for sharing such a thing. This is probably going to ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Profiled in Politico Magazine
Hot Air Balloons Light Up The Villages
One of the best trips my mom took late in life was to visit my sister in New Mexico to catch the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. She would always light up...pun intended...when talking about that trip. This week, for the first time ever, a hot air balloon festival took place in The ... Continue Reading » about Hot Air Balloons Light Up The Villages
The Villages Named Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community
A few years ago, The Villages was awarded Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly status by The League of American Bicyclists. It was the first time any community had been awarded that level on their first application. But things just keep getting better and better, and this year The Villages was given ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Named Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community
More Sinkholes in Village of Calumet Grove
I know what you're thinking...not again! Unfortunately, after days of heavy rain, more sinkholes have opened up in the same area of Calumet Grove that had the sinkholes in February. Here's a video from the Marion County Sheriff's Office: (Please note that the video does not have sound) Here ... Continue Reading » about More Sinkholes in Village of Calumet Grove
Dudley Canine Park and Archery Range
This month's edition of The Villages Vmail covers a variety of topics. First, we get a great look at the brand new Dudley Canine Park and Archery Range. Next up new is some information on the new fishing, kayaking and nature tours at Lake Sumter Landing. The video wraps up with a look at some of ... Continue Reading » about Dudley Canine Park and Archery Range