Villages Community Gazette

Storm chances return this afternoon to Central Florida on May 13. Villages residents: adjust outdoor events and club activities for safety.

Registration is now open for the Sumter County Citizens Academy, giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at county operations through interactive presentations and guided tours. Ideal for Villagers wanting to understand local government!

Recent Arrests

• 🔥 81-Year-Old Battery at Palmer Legends: Gene Richard Benton of the Village of Bridgeport at Laurel Valley was arrested on a...

Massive project anchors The Villages' growth as southern gateway along Turnpike near CR 470.

• First AdventHealth hospital: 80-bed facility with...

Upcoming local event draws national figure amid political divide.

• Background: Retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, ex-NSC Director for European...

Safety alert: Recent violent batteries hit homes and country clubs in/near The Villages.

• Summerfield home brawl: 29yo woman strikes boyfriend's...

Pedestrian safety clash in Village of St. Johns:

• Commissioners refused blacktop walking path along Okahumpka Run (CDD 13), saying PWAC handles...

Key advice for fixed-income retirees:

• Bonds yield over 5% over 30 years—don't cash out unless rare scenarios
• Rising costs mean bonds (and living...

Residents report ongoing water issues in The Villages:

• Filters turn brown after just two weeks, unlike same system in Florida Keys.
• Utility claims...

Restaurant Closure

• 🔥 Tierra Del Sol Shutting Down: The closing of Tierra Del Sol restaurant is described as another removal by owners from...

Bargain hunters, check out Jeffrey's Real Nifty Vintage video hitting 4 estate sales in The Villages and scoring quite a lot.

• Video scoop: 21:37...

• Latest loss: Tierra Del Sol restaurant closing, stripping another amenity from northern homeowners
• Pattern emerges: Follows Katie Belle’s and...

Village Arts keeps the community buzzing:

• Overview video (1:14) highlights all the goin' ons with 4 views, 1 like.
• 25th Anniversary Celebration features Silver Singers in short clip (0:17).
  Check these YouTube vids for your next club event!

Residents, get a visual preview of upcoming homes via this 1:22-hour YouTube tour. With 401 views and 15 likes already, it's your inside look at new options!

Mark your calendars, Villages residents: Three On A String performs live Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00PM! Tickets aren't available yet—call 352-750-5411 or email tickets@thevillages.com for updates.

Villagers, don't miss The Rundown Band live at Lake Sumter Landing today, May 11 at 5:00PM! Grab tickets for prime community fun.

Upcoming Recreation Closures

• 🔥 El Diablo Golf Course: The El Diablo Executive Golf Course will close on Tuesday, May 12 for a complete...

Wave of closures hits The Villages rec centers, pools, and golf starting Monday, May 11—plan alternatives now.

• Chula Vista Indoor: Closed May 11-29...

• Professionalism decline on the all-volunteer ARC board, with some members considering resignation
• Recruiting tough: long Brownwood meetings,...

Democratic Club of The Villages held its May meeting yesterday at Colony Rec Center, featuring Robert Cooper (CD-6 US Congress candidate) and Robyn...