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Two executive golf courses in The Villages closed for aerification
Two executive golf courses in The Villages have been closed for aerification. The Briarwod Executive Golf Course will be closed through Saturday, May 18 for aerfication. The Sarasota Executive Golf Course will be closed through May 23 for aerificatoin and teen renovation. Two previously F-rated courses coming back online. Redfish...
Calls for accountability growing after deterioration of golf courses
Calls for accountability are growing after the deterioration of golf courses in The Villages. Members of the Project Wide Advisory Committee voiced their frustration at a meeting Monday morning at SeaBreeze Recreation Center. The flashpoint was sparked by a request from the District Office’s Purchasing Department for contracting for the...
84-year-old Villager gets his 12th hole-in-one while golfing with daughter
An 84-year-old Villager was thrilled when he got his 12th hole-in-one. Zane Akins, a 23-year resident of the Village of Valle Verde, scored his latest lucky ace on Thursday, May 9 at Hole #3 at the El Santiago Executive Golf Course. He used a pitching wedge. After completing the second...
6 area softball teams in regional top 20
The Baldwin and Eustis softball teams are now four wins away from a state title in their respective classes. Both were district champions and they’ve combined for just three total losses. Baldwin, Class 3A-District 4 champions, is still No. 1 in The Prep Zone Power Poll, which ranks the...
Baseball Recap: Merritt Island triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Hudson Blank
With a playoff game on the line, Merritt Island rose to the challenge on Saturday. They came out on top against The Villages Charter Buffalo by a score of 7-2. The win was nothing new for Merritt Island as they're now sitting on eight straight. Jacob Loeffler spent all seven...
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