The evenings are finally a little cooler, and the fall lineup around The Villages is heating up. This week brings a night of comedy at the Old Mill Playhouse, an Italian-American evening with The Villages Philharmonic, and a 90s country tribute at The Sharon. We've also got a heads-up on a Florida tax rule that can surprise your heirs.
Local Events
Jeff Shaw LIVE | Epic Old Mill Playhouse, Lake Sumter Landing | Saturday, Oct 10, 6:30 PM
An evening of funny stories, sharp wit, and audience interaction from a comedian who keeps the whole room laughing.
For: Adults and Seniors
American Italian Celebration | The Sharon, The Villages | Tuesday, Oct 13, 7:00 PM
The Villages Philharmonic and three guest artists celebrate Italian American music in one evening concert.
For: Adults and Seniors
Jeremy McComb's Honky Tonk Circus Tour | The Sharon, The Villages | Friday, Oct 16, 7:00 PM
A high-energy tribute to the 90s country hits you still know every word to.
For: Adults
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Explore Florida
A Day in Ave Maria, Florida's Fast-Growing Planned Town
Out in eastern Collier County, Ave Maria is a planned town built around a striking oratory in the middle of its walkable town square. You know a thing or two about planned towns, so this one is fun to compare on your next trip to the Gulf Coast.
Grab Your Quarter: This Week's ALDI Deals
Fall baking staples, weekly meat specials, and those fun ALDI Finds you didn't know you needed.
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Retirement and Money
The Florida Tax Surprise Waiting for Your Heirs
When a homesteaded Florida home passes to the kids, the Save Our Homes cap goes away and the tax bill can jump. In a 55+ community, heirs under 55 may own the place but not be allowed to live in it.
Key Takeaway: A quick talk with your estate attorney or CPA now can spare your family a surprise later.
Healthy Living
The Afternoon Habit That May Be Bugging Your Gut
EatingWell explains how a common afternoon habit can throw off your digestion, plus simple fixes with fiber, water, and fermented foods.
Key Takeaway: A few small swaps in the afternoon can add up to a happier gut.
Seasonal Tip
Fall Is Planting Season. Skip These Mistakes.
Cooler weather makes fall a great time to plant in Florida, and the Florida Times-Union rounds up the most common planting mistakes and how to avoid them. There's even a free Florida-friendly plant guide you can download.
Luxury Living
$1,150,000 | Pool, Spa, and Sunsets Over the Water
4BR / 2BA Villages home with a private screened pool and spa, a fire table for cool evenings, and a peaceful water view where the sandhill cranes like to stop by. Your own little resort, right in the backyard.
Listed by Tammy Freilich.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 9/27/26-10/3/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Sumter | 58 | 46 | 57 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (9/5/26-10/5/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Sumter | $333,990 | $407,299 |
What it means: closed sales nearly matched new listings one for one this week, and homes that sold this past month went under contract in about six weeks at roughly 98% of asking, 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 9/27/26-10/3/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 9/5/26-10/5/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Sumter County. VLS data not included.
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Closing
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