When you hear about political rallies in The Villages, Republican Red is usually the color of the day.
But this week, The Villages Democrats Club was out in full force with hundreds of supporters and decorated golf carts taking over Lake Sumter Landing in advance of the upcoming November 6 general election. [Villages-News]
In other news…
Here's news that will be music to the ears of every dog lover in The Villages. Rupert Canine Park, scheduled to open in spring 2019, will be the community’s sixth dog-focused recreation area. Plans show it will be in the Village of Linden, adjacent to River Bend Recreation Area. [The Villages Daily Sun]
We have not one but two famous personalities visiting The Villages this week.
Former baseball player Pete Rose will be at Savannah Center on Saturday night for “An Evening With Pete Rose Live” which will have Rose live onstage recounting his experiences and sharing stories from throughout his nearly three decades in the sport. [The Villages Daily Sun]
Also, Fox News personality Tucker Carlson will be at Barnes & Noble on Saturday signing copies of his new book “Ship of Fools”. [Villages-News]
The October edition of Vmail came out recently, and this episode focuses on the grand opening of the Longleaf Executive Golf Course in the Village of McClure. It also includes a segment on the 10th anniversary of The Villages Recreation and Park’s Running of the Squares series. It wraps up by showing how you can create your personal retreat with the New Hampton Verandas, now open in the Village of McClure.