Ai in health care talk, fairy hair fun, smooth summer jazz & wine, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, The Villages. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let The Villages Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Lake and Sumter shelters offer free adoptions through August, Lake County unveils first White Castle with drive-thrus, and a new K-8 school opens — catch up here.
State-level stories: Former Wake Forest star joining FSU, various plant seeds rocketing to the ISS, and an archival tale of Florida’s 19th-century pineapple rush — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Rock out and dine to cure cancer
- Explore how AI enhances diagnosis and care
- Dine at Redsauce to support veterans
- Debate landscape code changes for water conservation
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
🫶 We got your back
Trails: Think The Villages is all golf carts? Venture down winding boardwalks through wildflower meadows and along riversides for the perfect day escape. Our favorite top trails prove fresh air is the best therapy.
Roadtrip: These roadside gems hidden along Florida’s backroads range from underwater hotels to hills that defy gravity. Skip the beach crowds and chase authentic weirdness instead.
Chores: Cleaning the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops. Who even has the energy for that? This cleaning checklist breaks the job into manageable bites so you can crush it room by room.
Bakery: Whether you’re biting into a thick slice of pillowy challah, layering pastrami on caraway-studded rye, or toasting up a golden bagel with schmear, TooJay’s turns every carb craving into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🤖 A.I. in Health Care: What’s Next | Tuesday (8/12) at 10:30am – Whether you’re the type to trust your Fitbit or you still prefer pen-and-paper charts, come see how AI is already playing doctor at Aviv Clinics. Grab a seat for a chat on smarter diagnoses, tailored treatments, and stick around for a behind-the-scenes clinic tour.
💼 Business 2 Business Networking Expo @ Water Oak Country Club | Thursday (8/14) at 11:00am – Ditch the same old rotary club meet-and-greet and hit up the Chamber’s Business 2 Business Expo. Think speed dating for local entrepreneurs, fresh headshots on the house, and instant credibility. Booths are scarce, so claim your corner before someone else does.
🎶 Name that Tune Trivia Night @ Old Mill Theater | Thursday (8/14) at 6:30pm – Wednesday nights at the Old Mill Playhouse mean Name That Tune Trivia, where you flex your song title, artist, and next-lyric recall for a $20 cover. It’s equal parts nostalgia trip and friendly smackdown, with enough laughs to justify a midweek night out.
✨ Fairy Hair Fun | Friday (8/15) at 2:00pm – Swing by the new Oxford Mystic Ice Cream for Fairy Hair Fun, sparkly strands and scoops galore, from chocolate brownie Frankenstein to a playful grown-up scoop. No appointment? Grab a number and enjoy guilt-free people-watching while you wait for your glitter moment.
🎤 Indoor Concert @ Grand Oaks Resort | Friday (8/15) at 3:30pm – Grand Oaks’s atrium is about to transform into a Motown time machine, and no cover charge is required. Tony “Old School” Johnson’s silky R&B vocals will have you swooning over your first sip of sweet tea. Three chances to catch the legend live.
This weekend
🤠 A Tribute to George Strait @ Orange Blossom Opry | Saturday (8/16) at 2:30pm – If you’ve been hankering for the King of Country’s smooth drawl, Derek Spence has you covered, sounding and looking so much like George Strait, even longtime fans do double-takes. Expect honky-tonk authenticity, belt-busting hits, and genuine Texas swagger.
🎭 The Teacher’s Lounge Comedy Show | Saturday (8/16) at 5:30pm – Grab your appetite and swing by Belle Glade Country Club for a three-course giggle fest featuring Mike Rivera, Lisa Roddavish, and Kevin Taylor. It’s dinner theater without the lukewarm soup, just good food, sharp jokes, and zero homework or grading.
⚽ A League of Her Own @ The Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – This immersive play plunks you onstage, backstage, and into Sam’s apartment for an unsettling peek at what happens when a woman’s voice gets tuned out. Expect raw moments, no sugarcoating, and the kind of theater that sticks with you longer than your morning coffee.
🔥 DCCW: Heatwave @ Silver Springs Shores Community Center | Saturday (8/16) at 7:00pm – Heatwave is turning up the dial with Jake Logan defending the DCCW Heavyweight belt against the ever-controversial Romeo Quevedo, so get ready for more theatrics than your cousin’s karaoke night. It’s sweaty, rowdy, and secretly the best cure for a dull weekend.
🎷 Smooth Summer Jazz & Wine | Sunday (8/17) at 6:00pm – Leave the lawnmower idle and swing by Citrus Grove for some smooth sax, guitar, and drums under the sunset. Pack your favorite bottle of red, a folding chair, even cheese if you fancy. No cover charge, just a tip jar and summer vibes.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/13 Live Music @ Two Old Hags – 4 pm
- 8/14 Trivia Night @ Old Mill Theater – 6:30 pm
- 8/14 Laura Kaye @ Orange Blossom Opry – 7 pm
- 8/15 Tony Johnson @ The Grand Oaks Resort – 3:30 pm
- 8/15 Foodie Fest @ Lake Lillian – 5 pm
- 8/15 Tap Into a Cure @ Rohan Recreation Center – 5 pm
- 8/15 Josh Wilson @ Tracy Performing Arts Center – 7 pm
- 8/15 Friday Night @ Orange Blossom Opry – 7 pm
- 8/15 Adult Comedy Night @ Fruitland Park Library – 8 pm
- 8/17 Worship on the Water @ Octagon Pavilion – 4 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Nathan Piotrowski (WORTH CLARK REALTY)
Custom touches and clever upgrades fill this 3-bed, 2-bath Expanded Begonia pool home in the Village of Richmond. Bay windows in the front bedroom create a sunlit nook, while disappearing sliders open the living area to a 30-foot lanai and a gas-heated saltwater pool under a birdcage. The chef’s kitchen features extra cabinetry and quartz counters, and the primary suite comes with dual walk-in closets and a Roman shower.
Professional landscaping, plantation shutters, and luxury vinyl plank flooring add polish throughout. The expanded garage fits two cars plus a golf cart, and Brownwood Paddock Square, recreation centers, and golf are all just minutes away.
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