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Rise and shine, The Villages!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Dirty soda chain Swig opens, a murder mystery dinner show, and Spirit Fest magic + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around The Villages protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Buzzy beverage brand expands: Swig, the dirty soda chain, has opened in Leesburg on North 14th Street, pouring creative sodas. An Ocala location is planned, with its opening date not yet announced — get all the details.
CPR, AED, and courage: In October 2025, a Tampa VA nurse and her husband saved a man at the Everglades Softball Complex in The Villages, and their quick actions later earned major recognition — read the full story.
Details on design and scope: Wildwood commissioners approved a 126,636-square-foot industrial warehouse at Monarch Ranch near State Road 44, the first building at the 49-acre site, with room for much more industrial space to come — see parking and capacity details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wing night, sorted: At Sawgrass Tavern, Tuesdays, or any day, mean crispy wings with sauces from garlic parmesan to Nashville hot. Settle on the patio, share a basket, and watch another tend to follow when it vanishes… somehow. Easygoing vibes, solid heat, and a neighborhood feel without the fuss.
Smell-good self-care upgrade: At Naples Soap Company, natural soaps, shampoo bars, bath bombs, and body butters are formulated to play nice with Florida humidity, so scents actually last. Your shower routine gets an easy upgrade… a feel-good refresh you notice every morning.
Arnold Palmer vibes, anyone? Swing through 27 holes designed by Arnold Palmer, five tee sets, and the refreshed Cherry Hill nine at Palmer Legends near Lake Sumter. It’s a scenic test with playful risk-reward. Sneak in a weekday round and call it “errands.” Your short game will thank you.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
⚓ Travel in Full Bloom: Annual Luxury Travel Showcase @ Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:00 PM – Whether your passport’s dusty or your carry-on has a nickname, Anchors Away’s luxury travel showcase gathers trusted partners, dream destinations, and insider intel to map your next escape. Presentations, cocktails, and not-beige hors d’oeuvres, plus prime bucket-list plotting.
🕵 Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Ezell Rec Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Dust off your boots and your alibi, this western-themed murder mystery dinner serves Mission BBQ brisket and pulled chicken with all the fixings, plus cobbler and cupcakes. Tickets are $40, BYOB, and costumes encouraged, because nothing says date night like solving a saloon whodunit.
🔮 Spirit Fest Metaphysical, Holistic & Crystal Festival @ Wildwood Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Swap your pickleball paddle for a palm reading at this metaphysical market at the Wildwood Community Center. Crystals, aura photos, energy and sound healers, reflexology, and organic goodies, all under one roof, plus free parking. Snag discounted tickets online, then manifest decent knees.
🎤 Sounds of Spring Concert @ Snooky Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Bring a chair to Snooky Park, claim a shady spot under the oaks, and let Decade of Soul handle the nostalgia. Free Sounds of Spring show with food trucks, beer and wine, and a VIP picnic setup you will pretend you packed yourself.
❤ Love of Life Festival @ The Grand Oaks Resort | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Bring a lawn chair and your feelings to Grand Oaks for the 5th annual celebration where art, live music, and memories mingle. Local talent, food trucks, raffles, a silent auction, and a bounce house for the kiddos, all honoring loved ones, and keeping it Weirsdale.
🖼 Crushed Glass Art Class @ Village Art Workshops | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Trade your screen glow for something prettier and make art with crushed glass, handpicked shells, and real beach sand. Pick your poison, framed art, LED plug-in night lights, free-standing night lights, or lighted glass blocks. It’s crafty, oddly soothing, and pleasantly sparkly.
🤖 Robotics Workshop for Kids @ Comfort Suites | Sunday (3/8) at 12:30 AM – Free robotics and coding workshop at Comfort Suites in Lady Lake where kids 7 to 14 build simple bots, code them, and team up for challenges without wrecking your living room. Parents get STEM roadmaps and connections, kids get bragging rights. Bring a laptop.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» The Villages report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Sanibel Premier on the Nancy Lopez Championship Golf Course, on a cul-de-sac with fairway views. A heated pool and spa, summer kitchen, and birdcage create a resort vibe. A showpiece kitchen offers white cabinetry, granite, gas cooking, and an ice maker. An expanded garage with lift-accessed overhead storage, a whole-house generator, 2022 roof, and a paid bond complete the package.
Take a peek inside →
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