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One great service Sumter County provides is the Citizens Academy. The Academy is a five-day course that gives residents a unique opportunity to learn about … December Citizens Academy Produces Four Graduates…

In May the Resident Report gave an in-depth explanation of what is (was) going on in Spanish Springs in the hope of dispelling the ubiquitous … The Real Story Behind the Barnstorm Theater…

In the business mall just west of the Brownwood Hotel sits a craft beer bar that is a real gem. The Sunny Pint is a … The Sunny Pint is a Local Community-Oriented Craft Beer Bar…

The Villages isn’t the only place getting into the Christmas spirit. Throughout the month of December local cities will be celebrating with several family-oriented events. … Local Christmas Events Are Coming…

Last night The Villages held its second of three tree lighting ceremonies. One wouldn’t expect to see snow in 70-degree weather, but it was all … Christmas Comes to Town Squares…

Tonight’s Sumter BOCC meeting, while short and mostly uneventful, was very important. Four new Sumter County Commissioners were officially sworn in, and two of them … New Sumter County Commissioners are Sworn in at November Meeting…

The Republican Federated Women of The Villages did not spend time during the midterms sitting down, nor did they take Florida’s statewide elections for granted. … Local Republican Group’s Efforts Helped Secure Florida’s Red Wave…

We have previously covered Sumter County’s new focus on its animal shelter, and how County staff is trying to get more animals adopted. The month … Animal Services Has Record Month…

The Villages CDD-7 has for years been known as “the holdout” of the CDDs, and at its helm for the past 11 years has been … CDD-7 Supervisor Jerry Vicenti In His Own Words…

Two recent events closed out a busy October in The Villages. This weekend a late Oktoberfest came to Marsh Bend. And yesterday a very festive … Two Events Close a Busy October…