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Boozy Bingo kicks off the week at Sawgrass Grove, and the town squares keep the music going every single night after that. Here is what is worth your time this week.
Local Events
Boozy Bingo | Sawgrass Grove | Mondays, 6 to 10 PM
Bingo with a cocktail in hand, a lively weekly kickoff to the week at Sawgrass Grove. For: Adults. See the details
Free Nightly Entertainment | All Four Squares | Every evening, 6 to 10 PM
Live bands every night at Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood, and Sawgrass Grove, no ticket required. For: Seniors and Adults. Tonight's lineup
Farmers Market at Brownwood Paddock Square | Saturday, Aug 8, 9 AM to 1 PM
Fresh produce, honey, breads, and cheeses to start the weekend. For: Seniors and Families. Market info
Explore Florida
St. Augustine: history, forts, and the oldest city in America
Florida Rambler rounds up a dozen reasons to make the drive: Castillo de San Marcos, the shops along St. George Street, the lighthouse, and enough Spanish colonial charm for a full weekend. About two and a half hours from The Villages, an easy overnight trip. Plan your visit
Retirement and Money
Scam Watch: what to know about fraud targeting retirement communities
AARP's investigative look at Central Florida retirement communities covers contractor fraud, car scams, and the Seniors vs Crime network working to stop them here. Worth five minutes, especially if you have not heard of Seniors vs Crime before.
Key Takeaway: If a contractor or offer feels rushed, it is worth a call to Seniors vs Crime before you sign anything.
Healthy Living
Four kinds of exercise that matter most as you age
AARP breaks down strength, cardio, balance, and flexibility, and why combining all four (not just your favorite one) is what keeps people steady and independent longer.
Key Takeaway: A short walk covers cardio, but balance and strength work need their own time on the calendar.
Around the House
Florida homes can spend 60 percent of their power bill on cooling. Five small fixes help.
Window film, ceiling fan direction, a programmable thermostat, attic insulation, and smart landscaping choices, all practical and mostly inexpensive.
Your Florida Home News
One More Move for 1031 Exchange Investors: Cash Out Without the Tax Hit
Nancy adds one more piece to her real estate tax series: a refinance strategy that lets investors pull cash out of a 1031 exchange after the fact, without triggering the tax bill on the gain. Ask your CPA if it fits your situation, then watch the video.
Nancy Deichman
(352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
What's Selling for Under $200K
$72,500 | The easiest way into Lady Lake
1BR / 1BA home close to everything on CR 466, priced to get you in the door. Listed by Donna Hines. See the Details
Room to Grow Under $500K
$265,000 | Villa living on Emmalee Place
2BR / 2BA villa minutes from golf, dining, and your favorite square. Listed by Larry Quartararo. Take the Tour
Luxury Living
$625,000 | Luxury living on Rain Lily Loop
3BR / 2BA home with upscale finishes and the space to entertain in style. Listed by the Roberts Williams Team. Step Inside
Market Pulse
Sumter County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
This Year (7/26–8/1/26) | 65 | 50 | 49 |
Last Year (7/27–8/2/25) | 53 | 41 | 37 |
Median sold price, last 30 days (Stellar MLS, Villages-area zips): $347,000.
Every number is up double digits over last year, a sign of real momentum heading into late summer.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 7/26/26 through 8/1/26, for Residential in Sumter County.
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