Good morning, Villagers. If you like nice homes, easy outdoor escapes, and knowing what’s happening before everyone else — you’re in the right place.

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📅 On this day in 1964, The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, changing live music (and screaming audiences) forever.

— Kevin Rogers, Publisher

Poll of The Week

Rec centers are everywhere in The Villages… but how often are you actually using yours?

🏡 Open House of The Week

💲 $569,000 (recent $10K price drop)
📍 1852 Sassparilla Way, The Villages (Village of St. James)
🛏️ 3 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath | 📐 1,939 sq ft
📆 Open House:
• Mon, Feb 9 | 12:00–2:00 PM
• Wed, Feb 11 | 1:00–3:00 PM
📅 Built 2012 | 💰 Bond Paid in Full

A beautifully maintained Lily model on an oversized corner lot, perfectly positioned between Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood. Clean, upgraded, move-in ready—and the bond is already handled.

✨ Key Highlights
🏷️ Bond Paid + $10K Price Reduction
🌿 Oversized Corner Lot with room for a small pool or swim spa
🚪 Leaded glass front door + pocket screen
🌴 Screened lanai overlooking a serene pond
🛌 Split floor plan — all bedrooms fit king beds
⚡ EV charging outlet, epoxy garage floor & whole-house water filtration
📍 Prime location near golf, recreation, tennis & pickleball

If you want a Villages home that checks the big boxes—location, upgrades, bond paid—this one’s worth a look.

🌿 Villages Walk of the Week

🌿 Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area Loop

Where it is: About a 15-20 minute drive north of The Villages toward Ocklawaha (Lake Weir area).
Trail vibe: Easy-going loop through flat, scenic trails with a mix of shaded oak hammocks, marsh edges, and wildlife habitat.
Distance: ~4.4 miles round-trip (you can shorten it to whatever you want).
Why it’s great:

• Gentle terrain, friendly for most fitness levels.

• Good chance to see birds, turtles, maybe deer without rough footing.

• A satisfying loop — no backtracking on the same path unless you choose to explore more.

Tips to make it better:

• Head out early morning for cooler temps and more bird activity.

• Bring bug spray — Florida nature + water edges = bugs.

• Water & a hat go a long way in this heat.

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Upcoming Events

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💎 Estates Roadshow | Waterfront Inn | Feb 9 - 13 | Details

Shirley’s Seniors(50+) Holdem Tourney | Oxford Downs | Feb 9 | 11:15am

Lady Lake Farmers Market | Rolling Acres Sports Complex | Feb 10 | 9 am

🏌️‍♀️ Full Swing Clinic | Central Lake | Feb 9 | 1 PM | Details

Jazz Lovers: Heather Thorn & Vivacity | Laurel Manor Rec | Feb 10 | Details

Mardi Gras Ball Fundraiser | Savannah Center Ballroom | Feb 10 | Details

Joaniefit Kickboxing | Sawgrass | Wed Feb 11 | 10 am | Details

⛳️ Ladies Basics of Golf | Palmer | Feb 11 | 1:30 pm | Details

High Maintenance Live | Back Porch Mulberry | Feb 11 | Details

Blues Beatles Live | Whispering Oaks | Feb 19 | Tickets

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