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Here’s a refresher course on the rules at the pools in The Villages

The Recreation & Parks Department strives to make the pools safe for everyone’s use and enjoyment in The Villages. All eligible residents and their guests with valid Guest ID Cards are asked to refrain from:. Having glass containers inside any pool area. Throwing or tossing any objects/toys on pool...

The Villages, FL · 14h
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Villager celebrates eighth lifetime hole-in-one with 178-yard beauty at Belmont

Richard Guy of the Village of Rio Ponderosa is proving that practice makes perfect when it comes to the golf course. On Monday, Nov. 9, he recorded an incredible eighth lifetime hole-in-one while playing at the Belmont Executive Golf Course. Guy conquered Hole No. 5, sinking a spectacular 178-yard drive...

The Villages, FL · 1d
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Community Comes Together For The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake

Submitted by Brianna McLees, South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The 15th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo delivered a memorable evening of food, business networking and community spirit at Waterfront Park in Clermont on Thursday, November 5. The event was Sold Out with 1,200 guests gathered to sample more than 60 local restaurants and business booths.

Clermont, FL · 2d
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Leesburg officials try to navigate growth under county’s heavy shadow

Leesburg commissioners took formal steps Monday to protect surrounding rural areas following a spirited debate over the city’s explosive growth. The City Commission voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance amending its interlocal service boundary agreement with Lake County. The updated framework establishes joint rural protection areas and sets specific guidelines to regulate future annexations.

Leesburg, FL · 3d
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Countryman One Room School House Unveils Bell and Cupola

BROOKSVILLE – On November 6, the Hernando Historical Museum Association unveiled a pair of additions to Brooksville’s historic one room schoolhouse, which included a cupola and the Beasley Bell. After short speeches by Gretchen Countryman and the historic association’s president, Mary Sheldon, Countryman’s great nieces sang the Fifty...

Brooksville, FL · 15h

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Lake County prescribed burn could send smoke into Seminole County

Smoke from a prescribed burn in Lake County could drift into northern and western Seminole County on Friday, prompting fire officials to notify residents about its source. The Florida Forest Service’s Withlacoochee Forestry Center announced a 160-acre prescribed burn Nov. 13 in Seminole State Forest, south of Hana Drive and Oka Road. The burn is intended to reduce hazardous fuels. Information about prescribed fires is available through the prescribed burn map . Smoke may be visible across county lines Based on the weather forecast, Seminole County fire officials said nuisance smoke is likely in the county’s northern and western areas. A smoke column may also be visible. The department shared the information after some residents called 911 about the smoke. Officials said the planned burn is in Lake County and that Seminole County Fire Department resources are not assigned to it. Why crews conduct prescribed burns The Florida Forest Service uses prescribed fire to reduce vegetation that can fuel wildfires and help maintain forest habitats. The agency said prescribed burning can also prepare areas for planting by controlling competing vegetation and removing woody debris. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to

Seminole County, FL · 14h

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Magnolia Breeze has closed its doors in downtown Eustis

Have to admit, we thought this one had some staying power, but Magnolia Breeze , a tropical-meets-comfort-food restaurant located at 108 N. Bay St. in downtown Eustis, has closed for good. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Owned by Iliana and Francisco Pimentel, the restaurant had cultivated a local following for its colorful dishes and welcoming atmosphere with an eclectic mix of events. "Sorry to see this place close," said customer Libbi Abney Freeman. "Had a great time at 'The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale' watch party they threw." Magnolia Breeze has hosted a wide range of events, including Thanksgiving Day dinners, drag-show brunches, First Responders appreciation nights and an R&B karaoke brunch. It had a fresh upbeat vibe with cheerful, professional service. Though developers have been seeking out downtown Eustis property , no plans have been publicly announced for the historic building across the tracks from Ferran Park. This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Magnolia Breeze has closed its doors in downtown Eustis

Eustis, FL · 13h

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City Council Prioritizes North Avenue Sidewalk

The City of Brooksville firmly believes in the need to build a sidewalk on North Avenue. The city council discussed how to finance the next step at its most recent meeting. On Monday, Nov. 2, the council was presented with the findings from a survey conducted on the feasibility of the project, a sidewalk between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Howell Avenue leading into the entrance to Hernando High School.

Brooksville, FL · 1d

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1993 Isuzu pickup truck & 2022 Mustang 'Freedom'

Jason in Apollo Beach wanted to show off his 1993 Izuzu pickup truck. Cindy in Brooksville wanted to share with us her 2022 Ford Mustang that she named "Freedom."

Apollo Beach, FL · 2d

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Tri Pointe Homes Perches New Minneola Community Atop Sugarloaf Mountain

A new 178-home community is taking shape near the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Minneola, where Tri Pointe Homes is preparing to welcome buyers to sweeping views of Lake County from one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula. The community, called Pine Ridge at Sugarloaf Mountain, is organized into three neighborhoods along Hancock Road just north of its roundabout intersection with Sugarloaf Mountain Road, and the builder says sales could begin as soon as December.

Minneola, FL · 2d

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City of Clermont Urges Residents, Designers, and Contractors To Be Aware of New Building Code

The City of Clermont’s Building Services Department is informing residents, property owners, contractors, and design professionals that the Florida Building Code, 9th Edition, takes effect December 31, 2026. The Florida Building Code establishes statewide minimum standards for building occupancy, design, construction, alterations, and repairs. The transition to the new...

Clermont, FL · 1d

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Fried Catfish Has Come Off The Fryer At Goblin Market’s Neighbor, Beef O’Brady’s? No, Ma Barker’s

Some places in Florida trade on beaches, and some trade on a bit of outlaw history. Out in the quiet stretches of Marion County, one small roadside hangout leans fully into the second option. Wanted posters line the walls, old newspaper clippings tell a wild story, and a real 1930s...

Ocklawaha, FL · 1d

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Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County, Florida, Was Temporarily Closed With Roach Violation

Florida state inspectors temporarily closed Mickey's Bar And Billiards in Citrus County after finding 8 violations during a routine food inspection on October 29, 2026 — including 1 high-priority violation, 2 intermediate violations, and 5 basic violations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered operations at 770 NE 5 St in Crystal River to stop until the problems were corrected. It took three follow-up inspections to rectify the initial violations.

Citrus County, FL · 2d

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Pasco School Board Votes to Close Fox Hollow Elementary in 2027-28

The Pasco County School Board voted 4-1 on Nov. 3 to close and consolidate Fox Hollow Elementary School after the 2026-27 school year, despite objections from parents, staff and community members concerned about transportation, child care and the loss of a neighborhood school. Fox Hollow students will remain at their...

Pasco County, FL · 1d

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Wildwood Home Prices Rise as Listings Move Off the Market Faster

Wildwood sellers pushed prices higher and homes moved off the market faster, leaving buyers less room to hesitate.

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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Centennial Pays $47M for Luxury Central Florida Asset

The property is adjacent to The Villages, the country's largest retirement community. Centennial Holding Co. has acquired The Juliette, a 330-unit community in Wildwood, Fla., from Chance Partners. The property traded for $47.2 million, according to public records. JLL Capital Markets brokered the sale of the luxury property for the seller.

Wildwood, FL · 2d

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District 3 to vote on $260,000 in sinkhole repairs at two retention basins

Village Community Development District 3 supervisors will be asked Friday to approve about $260,000 in emergency and planned repairs after sinkhole-type depressions drained water from two of the district’s stormwater retention basins this fall. The board meets at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Savannah Regional Recreation Center, 1545...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Divided Leesburg Commission shoots down proposed Lucas Street apartments

A divided Leesburg City Commission voted 3-2 on Monday night to deny a proposed 30-unit apartment complex on Lucas Street following concerns over neighborhood traffic and “spot zoning.”. City Planning and Zoning Director Dan Miller strongly recommended denying the project, pointing out that the property is surrounded by single-family...

Leesburg, FL · 2d

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North Pasco Sports Notebook: 6th Annual Beets Classic

For generations, Larry Beets has been one of the most prominent names on the local high school baseball scene. As the coach at New Port Richey’s Ridgewood High School and Hudson High School for a combined 33 years, Beets had a legendary career. He was the first baseball coach in Pasco County history to reach 500 career wins and retired with a then-Pasco County record 571 victories. Since his retirement as a head coach, Beets has been as an honorary assistant coach at Pasco-Hernando State College and an assistant coach at Land O’ Lakes High School.

Pasco County, FL · 21h

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Clermont Woman’s Club Makes Donation to Clermont Cancer Foundation

Clermont Woman’s Club members, Jacqueline Josten and Nidia Alameda recently had the honor of presenting the Clubs donation to the Clermont Cancer Foundation at its Flower Power Fundraiser held at Summit Greens. Susan Taylor Director/Secretary and Kay Simpson Director/Treasurer accepted the gift for the Foundation. The Greater Clermont Cancer...

Clermont, FL · 14h