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A dream for dogs

Man's best friend feels right at home in The Villages thanks to the community having the most dog parks per capita in all of Florida. The Villages soon will open its s…

The Villages lifestyle fuels growth in Sumter

Retirees continue to seek their dream homes in The Villages in large numbers. Sumter County, because of the growth of The Villages, ranks sixth in the nation and No. 1 in Florida in new home construction for the decade 2010-20, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Year of grand openings

Opening celebrations in The Villages were grand once again in 2021. Residents welcomed new amenities, businesses and services in the community throughout the year. Among the highlights were: a golf cart bridge across Florida's Turnpike that provided full connectivity throughout the community…

State parks maintain strong volunteer base

Nature's helpers continue to support Florida's state parks in high numbers. At least 10,400 people volunteer at Florida's state parks each year, according to the Florida State Parks Foundation, a nonprofit group that financially supports state park projects. And, although tested by the chall…

Number of seniors in workforce booming

Whether someone visits Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream in Spanish Springs because they see colorful ice cream through the windows or smell fresh fudge while walking down the sidewalk, they almost always will see Dale and Gary Uptegraft behind the counter. The Uptegrafts are not just dedicat…

Local pastors prepare Christmas sermons

On Christmas Eve and Day, thousands of area residents, family members, friends and guests will fill local churches for worship. For the clergy leading Christmas worship, crafting the sermon holds special importance. Especially this year, as they likely will see their largest gatherings in tw…

Local groups fulfill Christmas wishes for kids

Maj. Marie Harris' heart swells at the sight of gifts that will make Christmas special for local children. The Village Santiago resident serves as volunteer coordinator for the Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter Counties. The Salvation Army, along with other groups in the community like Frien…

New tees, new greens, more golf holes to play

Something old is new again. "I am so excited, because I miss the action on the golf course," said Elaine Mazoch, who welcomed the reopening of Silver Lake executive golf course — the oldest of its type in The Villages — after a summer of watching renovations from her home off the layout's fi…