Fall Reading Clinic Launch: Lake-Sumter State College launches a new program to boost reading skills for K–6 students this fall — find out how to enroll.
Labor Day trash changes: While residents in CDDs 1–14 face no sanitation shifts for the holiday, Lake County’s portion of The Villages will move Monday pickups to Tuesday (and push the rest of the week forward), and Lady Lake’s Monday service lands on Thursday, Sept. 4 — find out if your collection day is affected.
Densely packed homes at risk: With 11 homes destroyed by lightning in the past year, The Villages residents are proposing a golf course–based tower system to shield all the villas — find out how this plan could protect your neighborhood.
Sumter County roundabout approved: The Board of County Commissioners has approved a new roundabout at County Road 475 and County Road 466 to enhance safety and traffic flow, with overnight construction starting Sept. 2 and a traffic shift planned for Sept. 3 — find out what to expect.
Laid-back companion available now: Apollo, a calm, middle-aged mixed-breed with soulful eyes and slow tail wags, would thrive as your only dog in a peaceful home—and adoption fees are waived at Sumter County Animal Control — find out how to meet him.
Other The Villages headlines this week
- Forward Paths shares community success stories
- Paradise Recreation Center groundbreaking starts this week
- District Government offices close for Labor Day
- Hawkes Bay Golf Course reveals latest updates
- CR 470, SR 48 ramps close overnight
- Ocala/Marion county homes sold June 23–29