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Chicago's hit "25 or 6 to 4" isn't a riddle at all. It's the time Robert Lamm wrote it, about 25 or 26 minutes before 4 in the morning. Hear that horn section live this Thursday at Savannah Center, plus clean comedy at The Sharon and an important heads-up about letters from the state.
Local Events
Chicago Transit Canada: A Tribute to Chicago | Savannah Center, The Villages | Thursday, Oct 22, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Five lead singers and a full horn section bring back "Make Me Smile," "25 or 6 to 4," and the big ballads.
For: Seniors
Etta May: Still Kickin' | The Sharon, The Villages | Friday, Oct 23, 7:00 PM
Clean, laugh-out-loud comedy from the former school bus driver who became an award-winning comic.
For: Seniors
Blues, Brews and Bites | Gardenia Center, Fruitland Park | Saturday, Oct 24, 6:30-9:00 PM
A new evening of live blues, bites from local restaurants, and drinks, just up the road from The Villages.
For: Adults
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Explore Florida
Walk the Decks of a WWII Ship in Tampa
The American Victory Ship in Tampa is one of the last World War II cargo ships still afloat and working, and you can explore it from the bridge to the engine room. With Veterans Day around the corner, it makes a meaningful day trip.
This Week's Grocery Savings: ALDI Specials and Publix BOGOs
Halloween candy for the trick-or-treaters on your street and cozy fall finds at ALDI, plus this week's Publix BOGO deals.
Front Porch Riddle
What has 18 holes but holds no water?
Find the answer at the bottom of this email!
Scam Alerts
That State Letter May Be Real. The Follow-Up Call Isn't.
Florida is mailing letters to drivers whose license records may have been exposed in a September data breach, with a free year of identity monitoring. Scammers are expected to follow with look-alike texts and calls, so here's how to tell the difference.
Key Takeaway: The real monitoring never costs a penny. Skip links in surprise texts and check flhsmv.gov/data-breach yourself.
Watch: The Jury Duty Scam Call Nancy Almost Fell For
A caller posing as local police told Nancy Deichman she had missed a grand jury summons and had a warrant out for her arrest, then handed her off to a fake "lieutenant" with a badge number. She shares how she caught on, and the simple move that can save you if a call like this ever comes your way.
Questions? Call Nancy Deichman, RE/MAX Premier Realty, at (352) 427-5704 or email [email protected].
Healthy Living
Why a Good Laugh Is Good Medicine as You Age
Deseret News looks at the real physical, emotional, and mental benefits of humor as we get older. It also shares easy ways to bring more laughter into your week.
Key Takeaway: Catch a comedy show or call the friend who always makes you laugh.
Around Town
Wider Golf Cart Lanes Coming to Morse Boulevard
After months of debate, Sumter County has signed off on the Amenity Authority Committee's plan to widen the golf cart lanes on Morse Boulevard. If you ride Morse regularly, a roomier and safer trip is getting closer.
Luxury Living
$599,900 | Fairway Views a Short Walk From Spanish Springs
3BR / 2BA Villages home in Hacienda East, freshly renovated, with a vaulted Florida room that looks right out over The Oaks golf course. Morning coffee comes with a view, and Spanish Springs Town Square is an easy stroll away.
Listed by Roberts Williams Team.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 10/11/26-10/17/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Sumter | 57 | 40 | 39 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (9/19/26-10/19/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Sumter | $337,000 | $419,743 |
What it means: activity held steady this week, and homes that sold this past month went under contract in about five and a half weeks at roughly 97% of asking, so pricing right from day one still pays off.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 10/11/26-10/17/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 9/19/26-10/19/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Sumter County. VLS data not included.
Front Porch Riddle Answer: A golf course. Well, everywhere but Florida.
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Closing
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