The Villages

Gary Gilchrist and Mission Inn Resort Renew Contract

Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy will continue to be one of the great offerings at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-th-Hills for three more years. “We’re thrilled to keep Gary and his staff as part of the Mission Inn family,”…

The Audience Participates in a “Journey to Oz”

An exciting and different production is being hosted by Lake County Florida Tourism and the Clermont Performing Arts Center. “Journey to Oz” performed by The Experiential Theater Company will be doing two shows at 11am and 3pm. The “different” part…

Lake County Folk Festival in Ferran Park This Weekend

Time to party like it’s 1960! The 21st Annual Lake County Folk Festival is coming to historic downtown Eustis this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Fine Arts and Craft vendors, food and kid’s games will be at Ferran Park. It’s free…

‘An Evening with Pete Rose’ Live in The Villages

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 6, to spend an evening with legendary player and manager Pete Rose at the Savannah Center in The Villages at 7:30pm. The Broadway-style theatrical event promises to transform the stage in capturing the golden…

George Thorogood Concert benefits Sgt. Pam Kelly, U.S. Army vet

The U. S. Army was Sgt. Pam Kelly’s home until a training exercise went badly. A cable lifting a load to a helicopter snapped, dropping its load on her, leaving her a quadriplegic. On Oct 17, a George Thorogood concert…

It’s a beautiful ‘SUV day’ in The Villages

Sedans fade to the background as SUVs continue to be a resident favorite. Sport utility vehicles are still seen frequently on America’s highways and byways. U.S. households owning or leasing a sedan and looking for a new car are getting…

Dana McCarthy

Formal naval academy instructor loves living in The Villages. Vital Stats: Married to Diane for 50 years in November. Father of four children; grandfather to nine. Retired captain in the U.S. Navy; helicopter pilot; Vietnam veteran. Flew prime recovery…

War Heroes Share Their Stories

All seven men who appeared recently at Leesburg Library have received the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for exceptional courage and skill flying combat missions during World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Some were honored with more than…

Charley Pride Coming to The Villages

He’s a legend and has a unique voice that always recognized–Charley Pride. The acclaimed country music singer, who’s also a skillful musician and guitarist and award-winning recording artist will be at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The…

October Pink Out at Florida Hospital Waterman

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Florida Hospital Waterman is going all pink in celebration and information. These activities and educational events are meant to encourage the community to get involved and take action. With these great events coming…