A free weekly local email that keeps you in the know about your community
Homes. People. Places. Our Community.
Local events, day trips, finance, health and home tips, and what's new around town. One short email a week, written for your corner of Ocala, The Villages or Lake County.
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Three editions, each one local
Ocala and Marion County
Horse country, natural springs and a downtown square that fills up on weekends.
The Villages and Sumter County
Town squares, golf, pickleball and live music most nights of the week.
Central Florida and Lake County
Lakes, small-town downtowns and day trips in every direction.
Short, useful and close to home
Local Events
Three things worth doing near you this week.
Explore Florida
A day trip or getaway that's easy to plan.
Grocery Savings
ALDI specials and Publix BOGOs worth knowing.
Retirement and Money
Plain-English money news, plus Scam Watch.
Healthy Living
Practical tips for feeling good in Florida.
Around Town
New roads, new businesses and local decisions.
Your Florida Home News
Short videos on owning a home here.
Market Pulse
Last week's numbers for your county.
Catch up on past emails
Frequently asked questions
Is Matters of the Home free?
Yes. It's a free weekly email, and you can unsubscribe anytime with one click.
How often does it come out?
Every Monday. It's short, so most people read it in about five minutes.
What areas do you cover?
We send three local editions: Ocala and Marion County, The Villages and Sumter County, and Central Florida and Lake County, including Mount Dora, Tavares, Eustis, Leesburg and Clermont.
What's in each issue?
Local events, a Florida day trip, grocery deals, money and health tips, Around Town news, a featured home and local market numbers.
Is it a real estate newsletter?
No. It's a community lifestyle email. Each issue has a short market update and a featured home, but most of it is about local life.
Who publishes it?
Matters of the Home, LLC, a local business based in Ocala, Florida.
How do I get my event included?
Event listings are always free. Send us the details and we'll consider it for our weekly picks. Submit it free →
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