Good morning, Villagers. Happy Groundhog Day! In today’s issue: a can’t-miss Rotary tradition, a home that checks uncommon boxes, and a poll sparked by a real Villager question.

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📅 On this day in 1887: Groundhog Day was first celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania — proving that Americans have always loved predictions, traditions, and a good excuse to gather.

— Kevin Rogers, Publisher

Featured Event of The Week

If you’re only picking one thing to do on Saturday, February 7, make it this. The Rotary Club of The Villages Annual All-Day Event is back at Lake Sumter Landing, and it’s bigger, tastier, and more community-powered than ever.

You’re getting three can’t-miss events in one spot:

• 🌶️ 27th Annual Chili Cook-Off — over 30 chili samplings, bragging rights on the line, and serious flavor.

• 🍺 Beerfest 2026 — sample 20+ local and craft brews (beer tasting starts at 1pm).

• 🏡 15th Annual Home & Garden Show — 40+ local vendors for Villages living

🎯 Why it matters: Every bite, sip, and stroll supports Rotary’s local charitable causes — this is fun with a purpose.

👉️ 💧 Don’t miss our Featured Sponsor Nova Filters

Make a point to stop by Nova Filters in the vendor area. They’ll be showcasing their 3-stage whole-home water filtration and softener systems, built specifically for Florida water and Villages homes. Cleaner water, better-tasting coffee, softer showers, and longer-lasting appliances. If you’ve ever complained about spots, scale, or that “Florida water” taste… this is the booth to visit. You can still get the Villages Pulse discount along with any show specials!

🕙 Details at a glance

• Chili tasting starts Noon ($7 wristband) - Tickets Here

• Beer tasting starts 1PM ($30 wristband) - Tickets Here

👉 Come hungry. Come curious. Come support a great cause.
This Rotary tradition is a Villages favorite for a reason — and yes, it absolutely lives up to the hype.

Poll of The Week

When a visiting parent or spouse can’t be left alone, what do you do?

Many Villagers find themselves in this spot at some point — a parent visiting, a spouse recovering, or a loved one who needs supervision while you step out. There’s no one “right” answer, but we’re curious what actually works around here. This poll was suggested by a Villager currently looking for answers. (Vote below — and if you’ve found a solution that worked well, hit reply and tell me.)

🏡 Open House of The Week

$485,000 • 6649 Tammy Ln • Village of Newell
3 bed • 2 bath • 1,966 sq ft • Built 2022 • Open House: Mon 1 - 3 PM

If “nearly new, modern, and private” is your wish list, this Hudson Veranda checks every box. Built in 2022 and just minutes from Sawgrass Grove, it pairs clean contemporary finishes with one of the hardest-to-find perks in The Villages: a fully enclosed, private backyard — perfect for morning coffee, happy hour, or letting the dog roam.

Why it stands out 👇

🌿 Private, fully enclosed backyard with screened lanai — a rare Villages combo
🍽️ Quartz countertops, gas cooking, rich cocoa cabinetry, and an oversized center island
☀️ High ceilings, open-concept living, and an abundance of natural light
🚗 Oversized 2-car + golf cart garage with epoxied floors, utility sink, and storage

Modern, low-maintenance, and move-in ready — this one checks a lot of boxes.

🌿 Villages Walk of the Week

🚶‍♀️ Walk of the Week: Eisenhower Pathway
📍 3560 Buena Vista Blvd

This one’s all about wide-open views and a steady, no-nonsense stride. Running along Buena Vista, the Eisenhower Pathway offers smooth pavement, long sightlines, and plenty of room to spread out—great for walkers who like a brisk pace or longer uninterrupted stretches. It’s less about shade and more about momentum, making it a solid choice for an energizing morning walk or a purposeful afternoon reset.

SPONSORED BY NOVA FILTERS

Turn every faucet into clean, fresh water.

Hard water stains. Chlorine smell. Dry skin. Bad-tasting tap water.
Sound familiar?

Nova Filters helps eliminate all of it. They’re a family- and veteran-owned company run by a Villager, and they’ve become the go-to water solution for homes across The Villages. I had their 3-stage whole-house system installed and couldn’t be happier. Cleaner taste, fresher smell, and better water everywhere in the house.

Nova Filters offers whole-house water filters, water softeners, and reverse osmosis systems with free professional installation, upfront pricing, and OVER 500 - 5.0-star Google ratings.

Cleaner Water Starts Now
👉️ Call (352) 566-2649— and mention Villages Pulse for $24 OFF.

Pulse Travel

🌴 Pulse Travel Tip
Traveling with friends? The Caribbean sweet spot is renting a large VRBO beach home. When 4–5 couples split one property, the cost per couple often beats resorts—by a lot—while you get way more: private pools, beachfront views, full kitchens, multiple bedrooms, and space to actually relax. Think luxury villa vibes, zero crowds, and sunsets from your own patio… all for less than separate hotel rooms.

Here’s an example in St. Maarten (SXM): a beach front 6 Bedroom home with maid, perfect for 6 couples to share, for under $1200 per couple for one week!

Upcoming Events

Want a Featured Event with a poster/image? Reach out.

💎 Estates Roadshow | Waterfront Inn | Feb 2 - 6 | Details

** 👆️ Publisher’s FYI: Bob’s Jewelry pays 94% of spot for gold, far more than roadshows (not a sponsor!)

🏌️ Ladies Putting/Low Chip Clinic | Palmer | Feb 3 | 1:30 PM | Details

🏌️‍♀️ New To Golf School | Central Lake | Feb 3 | 4 PM | Details

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster | Lucky U Cycles Wildwood | Feb 4 | Details

Joaniefit Kickboxing | Sawgrass | Wed Feb 4 | 10 am | Details

🚂 Model Train Show and Sale | Savannah Rec | Feb 7 - 8 | Details

⛳️ Ladies Full Swing Clinic | Central Lake | Feb 4 | 1:30 pm | Details

Donate Blood with Band of Brothers | Laurel Manor | Feb 5 | Details

⚡️🎉 Electric Light Party | Sumter Landing | Feb 6 | 4 - 10 PM | Details

Blues Beatles Live | Whispering Oaks | Feb 19 | Tickets

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Thanks for reading. That’s it for today. If something here made you think of a friend or neighbor, forward it along — and I’ll see you Thursday.

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