Happy Monday, Villagers. Hurricane season is already here — and most of us have the coverage but not the clarity. Inside today's poll, we're asking about something your insurance agent probably mentioned once and you haven't thought about since: your hurricane deductible. Also inside: a brand-new cottage near Eastport for under $325K, and the easiest sleep upgrade in Florida.

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🗓️ On this day in 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill — officially the Servicemen's Readjustment Act — into law. It provided veterans returning from World War II with college tuition, low-cost mortgages, and unemployment benefits, and is widely credited with building the American middle class. If you or someone you love benefited from it, today's the anniversary.

— Kevin Rogers, Publisher

Poll of The Week

🌀 Hurricane season doesn't knock before it enters — but your deductible will.

Most Villages homeowners have hurricane coverage baked into their policy. But here's the thing: that "2%" or "5%" on your declarations page isn't a small number. On a $350,000 home, the difference between those two options is $10,500 out of your pocket before insurance pays a cent.

A reader suggested we ask — and we think they're onto something. Do you know what your hurricane deductible actually is? Let's find out where The Villages stands.

🏡 Open House of The Week

Brand new construction, a glass-enclosed lanai, and a corner lot location — all under $325K and a golf cart ride from the hottest new address in The Villages.

💲 $325,000 | Open Houses 📆 Wednesday, Jun 25 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 📆 Friday, Jun 27 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 7462 Savanna Dr, Village of Waters Edge | 📐 1,134 sq ft

Why it stands out:

🏗️ Built in 2025 — barely a year old, still feels brand new
📍 Minutes from Eastport Town Square — The Villages' newest hot spot
☕ Glass-enclosed lanai — year-round living space, rain or shine
🍳 Gas cooking, solid surface counters & stainless steel appliances
🌿 Premium corner lot with enhanced landscaping & extended front porch

At $325,000, this "Paradise Found" cottage is one of the most accessible price points you'll find in a brand-new home in The Villages. Add in the proximity to Eastport Town Square, and you've got a move-in-ready gem in the middle of all the action.

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Pulse Sleep Series

☀️ Why Morning Sunlight Might Be the Best Sleep Fix You're Not Using

You live in Florida. The sun is literally right outside. And it might be the most powerful sleep tool you're ignoring.

Here's the thing most people don't realize: your body doesn't just need darkness to sleep well at night — it needs light at the right time in the morning. Specifically, your eyes need natural sunlight within the first hour of waking to set your internal clock for the day.

That internal clock — your circadian rhythm — controls when you feel alert, when melatonin kicks in, and when you naturally get sleepy. Morning light tells your brain it's daytime, which triggers a cortisol boost for alertness and schedules melatonin release for later that evening. Skip the morning light, and the whole timing gets fuzzy.

As we age, this rhythm naturally drifts earlier — which is why many of us are ready for bed at 8pm and wide awake at 4am. Morning sunlight helps anchor the clock and keep it consistent.

The fix is almost embarrassingly simple:

☀️ Step outside within 30–60 minutes of waking — even on cloudy days
👓 Skip the sunglasses (glasses and contacts are fine — just no dark lenses)
⏱️ 10–15 minutes is enough to make a real difference
📵 Don't try to do this through a window — glass filters out the key wavelengths
💡 Can't get outside? A 10,000-lux light therapy box works as a backup

You're already living in one of the sunniest places in the country. Might as well let it work for you.

📖 Morning Sunlight & Circadian Rhythm — Banner Health 📖 How Age Affects Your Circadian Rhythm — Sleep Foundation 📖 Using Light for Health — Huberman Lab

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