Free bingo at the Old Mill on Tuesday, the Saturday market at Brownwood, and music on the squares every single night. July is going out the easy way. Here is what is worth your time this week.
Local Events
Free for Seniors: Music, Memories and Bingo | Old Mill Playhouse | Tuesday, July 28 at noon
A free afternoon of music, trivia down memory lane, and bingo made for Villagers. For: Seniors. See the details
Farmers Market at Brownwood Paddock Square | Saturday, August 1, 9 am to 1 pm
Fresh produce, honey, breads, and cheeses to start your weekend right. For: Seniors and Families. Market info
Free nightly entertainment | all three town squares | every evening
Live music every night at Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, and Brownwood, no ticket required. For: Seniors and Adults. Tonight's lineup
Explore Florida
A four-day road trip for nature lovers
AARP mapped a slow-paced drive along Northwest Florida's Forgotten Coast with springs, waterfalls, caverns, and monarch butterflies, written for the 50-plus traveler. Good material for your fall planning list. See the route
Retirement and Money
Florida's no-income-tax advantage: what retirees actually keep in 2026
You picked a tax-friendly state, but Kiplinger's full breakdown shows most retirees are not using every advantage they have. It covers property taxes, homestead exemptions, the new senior bonus deduction, and the ballot initiative on property taxes.
Key Takeaway: The income tax break is automatic. The rest takes a little paperwork, and it adds up.
Healthy Living
Health tips that actually move the needle after 65
Healthline's practical overview covers the habits that matter most: protein at every meal, hydration, sleep patterns, and staying socially connected. No fads, just the fundamentals done well.
Key Takeaway: Small daily habits beat big resolutions, and social connection counts as health care.
Around the House
The summer pest boom is real, and the Southeast is ground zero
Bob Vila's 2026 forecast warns of elevated termite, mosquito, and ant pressure across Florida this summer. The prevention list is short and mostly free: standing water, mulch lines, and door sweeps.
Your Florida Home News
Sell an Investment Property Without Handing the Gains to the IRS
Nancy wraps up her vacation rental tax series with the 1031 Exchange: how selling one investment property and rolling into another can defer the tax bill you would otherwise owe at closing. Ask your CPA if a 1031 fits your situation, then watch the video.
Nancy Deichman
(352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
What's Selling for Under $200K
$49,900 | The easiest way into Lady Lake
2BR / 1BA close to everything on CR 466. Proof you do not need a big budget to land in a great spot. Listed by Donna Hines. See the details
Room to Grow Under $400K
$410,000 | Margarita Drive says it all
3BR / 2BA in the heart of The Villages, minutes from golf, town squares, and your evening plans. Listed by Shelly Anderson. Take the tour
Luxury Living
$541,900 | Luxury Living in Summerfield
2BR / 2.5BA retreat in Summerfield with the space and finishes to make every day feel like a getaway. Listed by Terri Bramlett. Step inside
Market Pulse
Week of July 19 to 25: Active 61 | Pending 45 | Sold 52 | Median Sold Price $340,000
Closings are up big over last year, 52 against 30, a sign this market has real momentum heading into late summer. Source: Sumter County Stellar MLS.
From Our Partners
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Check If You Have Unclaimed Money - Enter Your Name & State
There is over $70B in unclaimed property across the U.S., held by state agencies.
Search public records using your name and state to check for possible matches, including funds from accounts, refunds, or deposits.
That is it for this week. Providing The Villages community with clear, data-driven home insights.