Garden enthusiasts are encouraging aspiring gardeners to start thinking about their landscaping plans so they can have bountiful blooms in the new year. Members of the Florida Native Plant Society, ...

The sun shone Monday on the Menorah Lighting at Spanish Springs Town Square where hundreds of area residents gathered to celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah with members of Temple Shalom of Central ...

Sumter County is moving into a new era in 2025. Three newly-elected public leaders are taking over key roles within the county, each succeeding longtime public servants. Pat Breeden will be sworn in ...

Nelly Salazar thinks S.M.A.R.T. when coming up with her New Year’s resolutions. The Village of DeLuna resident teaches Zumba and aqua fitness classes weekly at Everglades Recreation and has had her ...

Some people are so passionate about sports and its most iconic moments in history, they will try to go back in time to relive those glory days. That is what Len Ferman, a sports historian and adjunct ...

It’s how Jerry Saltness describes former president Jimmy Carter, whom he met during his days as a military attaché and pilot. Carter was trying to end Guinea worm disease at the time, one of many ...

Writers and readers should mark their calendars for Jan. 26. The Writers League of The Villages is preparing to welcome authors and book lovers to its annual expo where 90 authors will showcase their ...

The Claret Junior Golf Tour brought some fun to Harbor Hills Country Club during its annual FUNdraiser on Saturday as it raised money for scholarships with an 18-hole team scramble and an auction ...

Raymond Vallee takes center stage during the Day-Break Club’s Tuesday meetings at Odell Recreation. About 6 miles away, Maria Morrissette, does the same at Serenades at The Villages’ weekly Zumba ...

Rob and Mary Springate are eight steps closer to their goal of seeing the world — or at least as many countries as they can. Their latest trip took them literally around the world, starting in ...

Business has been booming in The Villages for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. 2024 was the perfect example. The last 12 months saw the addition of several new businesses in the community ...

During the season of miracles, wishes and giving, the Evening Rotary Club of The Villages brings Christmas magic to Harbour View Elementary School by gifting students cozy clothes, new toys and books ...