The Medicare Calls to Hang Up On This Month

Veterans Day falls on November 11 because the fighting in World War I stopped at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. To every veteran reading this week, thank you. Inside: the Medicare calls to hang up on before open enrollment closes, an easy day in Mount Dora, and what Sumter's revived tourist tax is for.

Leesburg Veterans Day Parade | Main Street, Downtown Leesburg | Wednesday, Nov 11, 11:00 AM

Marching bands, floats, and veterans groups roll down Main Street, with a nod to America's 250th birthday. It's free and a short drive up the road.

For: Seniors and Families

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Homecoming Dance | Eisenhower Recreation Center | Wednesday, Nov 11, 6:15 PM

A social dance complete with the crowning of a Homecoming King and Queen. It's $10 at the door.

For: Seniors

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Joint Veterans Day Performance | The Tracy Performing Arts Center, Sumterville | Wednesday, Nov 11, 7:00 PM

An evening Veterans Day concert at Sumter County's own performing arts center.

For: Seniors

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Antique shops, lakefront lunch spots, and the Palm Island boardwalk make Mount Dora a relaxed day out, and it's a short drive from The Villages. Cooler November days are perfect for wandering downtown.

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Hosting a smaller Thanksgiving this year? ALDI has the basics at good prices, and this week's Publix BOGOs can cover the extras.

What has a thumb and four fingers, but isn't alive?

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Open enrollment runs through December 7, and that's prime time for fake Medicare calls and pushy plan pitches. Florida's Operation Senior Shield shares the warning signs and where to report them.

Key Takeaway: If a caller asks for your Medicare number, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE yourself.

Know the Warning Signs

A glass of milk before bed is more than an old habit. Dietitians say it delivers protein, calcium, and vitamin D that help support muscles and bones as we age.

Key Takeaway: A small nightly habit can quietly support healthy aging.

See Why It Works

Voters approved reviving a 2% tax on short-term stays like hotels and vacation rentals, which is paid by visitors, not residents. Officials estimate it could bring in about $1.4 million, with the money tied to the Sumter Landing and Brownwood town square areas.

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Need to sell quickly? See when a cash sale could make sense for your Villages home.

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Active / Pending / Sold, week of 11/1/26-11/7/26:

Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (10/10/26-11/9/26 MLS report):

What it means: nearly twice as many homes came on the market as last week, giving buyers more to choose from, and homes that sold this past month went under contract in about five weeks at roughly 97% of asking.

Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 11/1/26-11/7/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 10/10/26-11/9/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Sumter County. VLS data not included.

Front Porch Riddle Answer: A glove. Cooler mornings mean the golf gloves are back in the cart bag.

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