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Cooler evenings are finally on the way, and the fall show calendar is filling up fast. This week we've got rockabilly at The Sharon, a heads-up on Medicare season scams, and a quick posture routine you can do right at home.
Local Events
One Night in Memphis | The Sharon, The Villages | Thursday, Oct 1
A rocking tribute to the Sun Records legends, with over 90 minutes of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
For: Adults
Absolute Queen: Experience the Rhapsody | Savannah Center, The Villages | Sunday, Oct 11
Queen's greatest anthems performed live, from the big harmonies to the stadium singalongs.
For: Adults
Save the Date: Golden Girls, The Laughs Continue | Savannah Center, The Villages | Thursday, Oct 29, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
An all-new, outrageous chapter for Miami's favorite foursome, and tickets are already on sale.
For: Adults
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Seaside: Named Florida's Prettiest Town
Architectural Digest picked Seaside as the prettiest town in Florida, and it's easy to see why. Think pastel cottages, brick streets, and a beach you can stroll to from just about anywhere in town.
Grab Your Quarter: This Week's ALDI Deals
Fresh produce, weekly meat specials, and those fun ALDI Finds you didn't know you needed.
Retirement and Money
Scam Watch: Medicare Enrollment Scams
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and scammers know it. Florida's Operation Senior Shield shares the warning signs of pushy marketing calls and fake enrollment offers, plus where to report them.
Key Takeaway: If someone calls out of the blue asking for your Medicare number, hang up and call Medicare directly.
Healthy Living
4 At-Home Moves for Better Posture After 60
Eat This, Not That! shares four simple, no-equipment exercises that can help you stand taller, a gentler option than reaching for a back brace.
Key Takeaway: A few minutes a day can make moving around more comfortable.
Seasonal / Homeownership
Sumter County Takes Aim at a Smelly Landfill
Sumter County is asking a court to halt an expansion at a local landfill after residents complained about the odor. If you live nearby, it's worth following how the case plays out.
Your Florida Home News
Real estate commissions are always negotiable.
Some homes sit for months while others go under contract in the first week. Nancy walks through the five steps that make the difference, including one slightly controversial tactic that appeals to buyers feeling the pinch of higher rates.
Thinking about selling? Call Nancy Deichman at (352) 427-5704 or email [email protected].
Luxury Living
$529,900 | Designer Home With a Year-Round Climate-Controlled Lanai
3BR / 2BA Villages designer home on a private corner lot, with an extended, air-conditioned lanai you can enjoy every season and a gourmet kitchen made for entertaining. Even the garage is climate controlled, and a furniture package and 2019 golf cart are available separately.
Listed by Tammy Freilich.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 9/20/26-9/26/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Sumter | 48 | 59 | 36 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (8/29/26-9/28/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Sumter | $325,000 | $394,866 |
What it means: new contracts outpaced new listings this week, and homes that sold this past month closed at about 98% of asking in roughly six weeks, so well-priced homes in Sumter County are still moving.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 9/20/26-9/26/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 8/29/26-9/28/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Sumter County. VLS data not included.
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