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St. Patrick's Day Festival at Sumter
Good Morning, Villages. Did you know Lake County is one of the most popular county names in the USA? 12 states have a county named Lake. Lake County, FL was named due to it’s 250 named lakes, plus 1735 other bodies of water. Do you know the most popular county name in the USA? Answer at the end of this email.
In today’s Villages Pulse:
One less area eatery
St Patrick’s day festival
tons of music listings
Let’s dive in.
— Kevin Rogers, Publisher
Featured Photo
Credit: Billy Buchanan
Business News
Sunny Pint Closes It’s Doors
The Villages area lost an eatery/bar establishment this week. The Sunny Pint, located on SR 44 in Wildwood, announced on Facebook on Monday that they would be closing their doors permanently. The announcement mentioned increasing costs and staffing “challenges” as the reason for it’s downfall. One less place for green beer this weekend.
Select Dining Deals
Thursday
🐖 Cane Garden Country Club | Pork Ribeye with mashed potato and veggies | $17.99
Friday
🦞 Coastal Del Mar Seafood Grill | 1 ¼ Pound Whole Maine Lobster & two sides | $48
Saturday
🍖Tap House Social | ½ rack St Louis Ribs $17.99 | Full Rack $29.99
Sunday
🍹City Fire Sumter and Brownwood | $5 Bloody Marys!
What’s Happenin’ (Events)
🎸 Stephen Perry | Tiki Bar @ Oxford Downs | Sat March 15 | 6 - 9pm
☘️ St Patrick’s Day Festival | Lake Sumter Landing Square | Thurs March 13 & Fri March 14 | 4 - 9 pm each day | Market vendors, food trucks and great strolling entertainment
🎨 Spring Jubilee Art Show and Sale | Rohan Recreation | Sat March 15 | 9am - 3pm |
🚗 March Cruise-in | Spanish Springs Square | Sat March 15 | 4 - 9 PM | Car show and of course music in the square with The Voodoo Gypsies
⚱️ Glass Art & Pottery Sale | Everglades Recreation | Sun March 16 | 9am - 2pm |
🏇 Polo Tournament | Villages Polo Club | Fri Mar 14 @ 3pm & Sun Mar 16 @ 1pm | Live music with Nicole Equerme | Fri Mar 14 | 4:30 - 6 pm
🎤 Stand-Up Comedy Night | Old Mill Playhouse | Fri March 14 | 6:30 pm | Details
👩🎤 Donna Moore Diva Legend Show | Old Mill Playhouse | Sat March 15 | 6:30 pm | Details
🛍️ Sunday Junk In The Trunk | Browns, Oxford | Sun March 16 | 9 am - 2 pm | Details | 250+ sellers, food trucks
👩🎨🖼🎨 Buffalo Market | Village High School Courtyard | Sat March 15 | 9am - 2pm | over 60 arts and crafts vendors | Details
🎸 Zac Petty | Live @ Eaton’s Beach Sandbar & Grill | Sun March 16 | 2 - 6pm | Country and southern rock
Civil News & Updates
Closures
Hibiscus Recreation | Indoor, outdoor and family pool closed Thurs March 13
🏊️ Mulberry Grove Rec Pool | Closed Fri March 14 | 7 am - 12am | for powerwashing
Weather
Thursday
77 🌡️ 53| ☀️ | 0% | 🌬️ SW 5 mph
Friday
81 🌡️ 63 | ☀️ | 0% | 🌬️ SE 5 mph
Saturday
87 🌡️ 66 | 🌤️ | 0% | 🌬️ SE 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
85 🌡️ 61 | 🌦️ | 40% | 🌬️ SW 10 mph
Live Music Lowdown
Thursday
Spanish Springs | Hacksaw Hamlin | 5 - 9 PM |
Lake Sumter | Seven Nations - Rock | 4 - 9 PM |
Brownwood Paddock | Johnny Wild & The Delights | 5 - 9 PM |
Sawgrass Grove | Blonde Ambition | 5 - 8 PM |
Edna’s On The Green | Charity Cox Dale Stumbo | 12 - 3 PM 4 - 7 PM |
City Fire Sumter Landing | Mel & The Misfits | 7:30 - 10:30 PM |
City Fire Brownwood | Permanent Vacation | 7 - 10 PMH |
RJ Gators Sumter | Carmen Harrell | 2 - 5 PM |
Glenview Country Club | Rick & Paige | 5 - 8 PM |
Blondies Bar | Bobby Toon | 2 - 4 PM |
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill | Brandon Dull | 3 - 5 PM |
Boosters Bar & Grill | Doug Hamilton | 3 - 5 PM |
Friday
Spanish Springs | Penta | 5 - 9 PM |
Lake Sumter | Empty Hats | 4 - 9 PM |
Brownwood Paddock | Zee-R Band | 5 - 9 PM |
Sawgrass Grove | Blue Stone Circle | 5 - 9 PM |
Edna’s On The Green | Braxton Bennett Billy Buchanan | 12 - 3 PM 4 - 7 PM |
Red Sauce | Ed Clifford | 6 - 9 PM |
City Fire Sumter Landing | Hollywood Knights | 7:30 - 10:30 PM |
City Fire Brownwood | Front Porch Karaoke Action Jackson | 1 - 4 PM 7 - 10 PM |
RJ Gators Sumter | Jersey Frank | 2 - 5 PM |
Holy Schmokes | Dale Stumbo | 7 PM |
Mallory Hill Country Club | Alan Darcy | 5 PM |
Blondies Bar | Michelle Ingrham | 2 - 4 PM |
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill | Ferrell Young | 3 - 5 PM |
Boosters Bar & Grill | Warren McCullough | 3 - 5 PM |
Saturday
Spanish Springs | 3P - classic rock The Voodoo Gypsies | 10am - 2pm 4 - 9 PM |
Lake Sumter | Cable Cars - classic rock | 5 - 9 PM |
Brownwood Paddock | Rocky & The Rollers | 5 - 9 PM |
Sawgrass Grove | Slickwood Trio Think Big Band | 12 - 3 PM 5 - 9 PM |
Edna’s On The Green | Tommy Treadway Big Bad Duo | 12 - 3 PM 4 - 7 PM |
Red Sauce | Rick Stone | 6 - 9 PM |
City Fire Sumter Landing | Action Jackson | 7:30 - 10:30 PM |
City Fire Brownwood | Just Mike Blues Generators | 1 - 4 PM 7 - 10 PM |
RJ Gators Sumter | Tracy Zito | 2 - 5 PM |
Prima Italian Steakhouse | Carmen | 12 - 3 PM |
Holy Shmokes | Alan Darcy | 7 PM |
Blondies Bar | Cheyllo - Blues/classic rock | 2 - 4 PM |
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill | John Postle | 3 - 5 PM |
Boosters Bar & Grill | Tyler Glynn | 3 - 5 PM |
Sunday
Spanish Springs | Jerico | 5 - 9 PM |
Lake Sumter | Never Never Band | 5 - 9 PM |
Brownwood Paddock | Dance Express | 5 - 9 PM |
Sawgrass Grove | Greg Warren Band | 5 - 9 PM |
Edna’s On The Green | JR Reich Sal & Izy | 12 - 3 PM 4 - 7 PM |
RJ Gators Sumter | Tracy Zito | 2 - 5 PM |
** Most popular county name: 31 states have a Washington County
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