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đHappy Throwback Thursday, As we look back in time at some noteworthy milestones, let's keep an eye on the tragedy unfolding in Brazil today. May 16 marks the birthdays of Janet Jackson (1966), Pierce Brosnan (1953), Liberace (1919) and Henry Fonda (1905). ...
Sonnyâs BBQ closes after more than a decade in The Villages
Sonnyâs Real Pit Bar-B-Q has closed its doors after operating for more than a decade in The Villages. Tuesday marked the restaurantâs final day of operation at 1128 Canal St. at Lake Sumter Landing. âThough we never like to see our locations close, our promise to offer the...
Armed road rage suspect admits yelling âdamn Yankeeâ in traffic dispute
An armed road rage suspect was arrested after admittedly yelling âdamn Yankeeâ at an offending fellow motorist during a traffic dispute. James Martin Harris, 54, of Summerfield, was driving a gray Ford Super Duty pickup at about 10 a.m. Monday when he was leaving the Wawa at U.S. 301 and County Road 466 and attempting to merge into traffic, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. He said a vehicle refused to allow him to merge into traffic and enter the roadway.
Water main break shuts down rec center and multi-modal path
A water main break has shut down a recreation center and a section of multi-modal path in The Villages. The water main break occurred Tuesday on a section of multi-modal path that runs parallel to Morse Boulevard between the Village of Charlotte and the Village of Osceola Hills at Soaring Eagle.
Opening Priority Pools would be wrong and costly
I am not a Priority Pool member but I wholeheartedly agree with both Priority Pool members, Thomas Martin and Kimberly Burns. We should not open Glenview and Lopez Priority Pools to someone who has not paid for a Priority Pool membership. I do agree with opening Orange Blossom Hills Pool to non-priority members only to residents who live on the Historic Side.
Florida tourists arrested after alleged brawl over Disney World tickets
WILDWOOD, Fla. - Two tourists landed themselves in jail after a brawl over a golf cart and Disney World tickets last week in Sumter County, police said. Top Farm Game: Easy, Relaxing, Free to Play (Try)Taonga: The Island Farm|. Katherine Northrup, 31, and Gina Danforth, 28, of Missouri, are accused...
Lady Lake police officer honored for law enforcement work
Lady Lake Police Officer Andru Eckerdt was honored this week during the Leesburg Rotary Clubâs 43rd Annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Program with the Service Above Self Award. Officer Eckerdt was recognized for exceptional dedication, professionalism, and productivity, making significant contributions to the safety and well-being of...
$1.8 million study will be aimed at improving Rolling Acres Road
The developer of the massive Hammock Oaks project has announced the commitment of $1.8 million for a study aimed at improving Rolling Acres Road. John Curtis of Kolter Land Development made the announcement during Monday eveningâs Lady Lake Planning & Zoning Board meeting. The $1.8 million would represent an...
Adult pool in Village of DeLuna closed until further notice
The DeLuna Neighborhood Recreation Center Adult Pool will be closed for maintenance until further notice. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Water Lily Recreation Center at (352) 674-1962.
VIP club in The Villages provides link for audio books
A Letter to the Editor appeared in Thursdayâs Villages-News.com newsletter from a Middleton reader who was concerned that we donât provide enough funding to libraries for E-Books. Apparently she is not aware that anyone with a reading disability, including not only the vision impaired, but those with physical and/or mental limitations on reading are able to receive audio books through Talking Books at no cost through the National Library Service.
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