Good morning, Villagers! 🌞 This week’s Monday edition has a little of everything — a $20,000 price drop in Lake Deaton, a peaceful trail in Fenney, and the next chapter in our Championship Golf Series spotlighting Belle Glade, Bonifay, and Evans Prairie. Oh, and we want to know: when’s your favorite time of day in The Villages?

🗓 On This Day In 1947, Test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier, flying the Bell X-1 at Mach 1.07.

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— Kevin Rogers, Publisher

Poll Of The Week

Every hour in The Villages has its own kind of magic — from sunrise tee times to music under the lights. But if you had to pick just one… what’s your favorite time of day here in paradise? 😎

No wrong answers here — unless you said “waiting in line at Publix.” Or “demolition derby in the roundabouts.” 😉 Hit reply and tell us why your favorite time wins!

The Championship Courses of The Villages

A Villages Pulse Multi-Part Feature Series

Chapter 7 – Southward Swing: Bonifay, Evans Prairie & Belle Glade

As The Villages expanded south of CR 466, golf moved with it. Bonifay Country Club opened with a links-style layout and nods to Scottish heritage. Then came Evans Prairie, sprawling across 27 holes of wetlands and prairie grasses. With its massive clubhouse and restaurant, Evans Prairie became one of the busiest spots in the southern Villages.

The crown jewel was Belle Glade Country Club, opening in 2014 with 27 holes of stunning scenery. Surrounded by natural marshes and wide vistas, Belle Glade was celebrated as one of the most scenic championship courses ever built here.

This was the “big course” era — layouts that could handle massive play volume while still offering beauty and challenge. Dining was equally ambitious, and Belle Glade’s restaurant regularly drew crowds.

Miss earlier chapters? Read them here: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Open House of The Week

💰 Now $779,000 (💸 Price Reduced $20,000!)
📍 1751 Florahome Way – Village of Lake Deaton

A rare find in Lake Deaton — this Bridgeport model just dropped $20,000 and comes with everything Villagers love: a private pool, brand-new roof, and a location just minutes from Brownwood Paddock Square.

✨ Highlights:

• 🏠 3 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,232 sq ft | Built 2014

• 🍳 Chef’s kitchen with granite counters, stacked cabinets & large island

• 👑 Owner’s suite with tray ceiling, dual vanities & Roman walk-in shower

• 🌴 Enclosed lanai (391 sq ft) with its own A/C + newly screened pool area (2025)

📅 Open House Schedule: Mon–Thu, Oct 13–16 | 11 AM – 5 PM

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🌿 Villages Walk of the Week

Fenney Springs Nature Trail

Tucked away in the southernmost stretch of The Villages, Fenney Springs Nature Trail feels like a secret escape. The ½ mile path winds through palms and thick greenery, where the only sounds are birds and the breeze. A bit more “wild” than the paved paths, it offers a true back-to-nature walk without leaving the community.
📍 3200 Fenney Way — open dawn to dusk. Rarely crowded, best in the morning when it’s cool and quiet.

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Skin Cancer Screening

Your skin tells a story—listen to it

A dermatologist examines your skin for suspicious moles or spots. Skin cancers caught early are highly treatable.

✅ Who should consider it: Adults with lots of sun exposure, fair skin, or family history. Everyone should do self-checks monthly.

👉 Where/Who/Prescription: Performed by dermatologists; no prescription required.

💡 Takeaway: One quick look could prevent a serious cancer.

Upcoming Events

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Shirley’s Senior Hold’em Tourney | Oxford Downs | Today | 11:15am | Details

Palm Beach Society Orchestra | Laurel Manor Rec | Oct 14 | 6pm | Details

🏌️‍♂️ Tom’s Full Swing Clinic | Sarasota | Oct 14 | 1:30 pm | Details

Advanced Pickleball Play 4.0+ | Oxford Downs | Oct 14 | 6PM | Register

Nicole Equerme Outdoor Concert | Fenney Rec | Oct 15 @ 2PM | Details

Intermediate Pickleball Play <3.9 | Oxford Downs | Oct 15 | 6PM | Register

Joaniefit Kickboxing | Sawgrass | Wed Oct 15 | 9 am | Details

🏌️‍♀️ Ladies Full Swing Clinic | Palmer | Oct 15 | 10:30 pm | Details

Oak Hollow Rec Grand Opening | Thu Oct 16 | 9 am | Details

⛳️ Short Game Clinic | Sarasota | Oct 16 | 12:30 PM | Details

🖌️ 🍷 Paint & Sip Petals + Pumpkins | Legacy | Oct 16 | 12 pm | Register

V4V Donna & Dunning Show | La Hacienda Rec | Oct 17 | Tickets

Donna & Dunning Better than Vegas | Evans Prairie | Oct 23 | Tickets

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