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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Stargazing, but easier: AstronomyKart hosts telescope sessions, astronomy camps, and hands-on STEM fun near The Villages, with guided looks at the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn, plus star clusters, nebulae and even daytime solar viewing.
Chef inspired, wine focused: Harvest Restaurant & Bar sits right on Brownwood Paddock Square with a scratch kitchen turning peak-season, locally sourced ingredients into modern, flavor-forward plates and a brunch worth lingering over.
Waterfront cravings, solved: Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille pairs breezy water views with crowd-pleasing seafood and American comfort, plus proper cocktails.
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The five stories The Villages readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Jill Allison Vernon, a 58-year-old woman from Lady Lake, Florida, is accused of using her car to threaten two bicyclists during a confrontation on Conservation Trail.
Full story at clickorlando.com ↗
A 21-year-old man from Leesburg, Kyi’Mauri Lahtwan McCaster, was arrested on several warrants after fleeing from police who were surveilling a neighborhood.
Full story at leesburg-news.com ↗
The article discusses ten off-the-grid Florida restaurants that locals consistently recommend.
Full story at decorhint.com ↗
Much of the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJWMD) has experienced approximately one year of below-average rainfall, highlighting the gradual development of drought conditions that can take longer than several rainfall events.
Full story at mynews13.com ↗
Florida officials have announced that over 160 missing children were found in Operation Statewide Shield, a five-day operation led by law enforcement agencies across the state.
Full story at people.com ↗
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