Ezell Recreation Center has a full house most Sundays this summer thanks to a free pickleball league that keeps growing, and the Savannah Center has a run of tribute concerts drawing crowds this week. Here's what is worth your time around The Villages this week.
Local Events
MLP Unlimited Summer League (Pickleball) | Ezell Recreation Center | Sunday, Aug 23, free to watch
A free weekly pickleball league draws a growing crowd through late September, with open courts and open bleachers.
For: Adults. Learn More
Fleetwood Mac Tribute – The Premier Fleetwood Mac Experience | Savannah Center | Thursday, Aug 20, evening show
A note-for-note tribute act recreates Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits and stage harmonies for a night of classic rock nostalgia.
For: Adults. Learn More
Kiss Alive! The Tribute | Savannah Center | Friday, Aug 21, 7:00 PM
A high-energy tribute concert recreates KISS's classic "Alive" stage show, full costume and pyrotechnics included.
For: Adults. Learn More
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Explore Florida
A Slow Road Trip Built for the 55-Plus Traveler
AARP maps a relaxed drive along Florida's Forgotten Coast, inland springs, waterfalls, caverns, and monarch butterflies, paced for travelers who would rather linger than rush.
Retirement and Money: Scam Watch
AI Voice Scam Targets Older Adults With a Familiar Voice
Scammers are using AI to clone a loved one's voice on the phone, then claiming an arrest and demanding urgent payment. One recent case asked for $15,000. Local police advise: stay calm, hang up, and call your loved one back on a number you already have.
Key Takeaway: If a call sounds urgent and asks for immediate payment, hang up and call back yourself.
Healthy Living
4 Essential Exercise Types for Aging Well
AARP breaks down the four types of exercise adults need most as they age: strength, cardio, balance, and flexibility, plus simple ways to work each one into a normal week.
Key Takeaway: A well-rounded routine matters more than any single workout you're doing right.
Seasonal / Homeownership
How to Weatherproof Your Home Before the Next Storm
This Old House covers the basics, gutters, windows, landscaping, and a simple inspection habit, that hold up best when a storm actually rolls through.
Key Takeaway: A little prep now beats a scramble the night before a storm.
What's Selling for Under $200K
$104,900 | Turnkey and Ready in Lady Lake
2BR / 2BA home on Maple Drive, sold partially furnished and ready to move into.
Listed by Melissa Altaffer.
Room to Grow Under $500K
$249,000 | Easy Living in Summerfield
2BR / 2BA home with a comfortable layout minutes from shopping and golf.
Listed by Bob Slutsky.
Luxury Living
$529,000 | Room to Spread Out in Wildwood
3BR / 2BA home in Wildwood with upscale finishes and plenty of room to spread out and entertain.
Listed by Jim Donovan.
Market Pulse
Active | Pending | Sold | |
|---|---|---|---|
This week (Aug 9-15, 2026) | 53 | 53 | 35 |
Last year (Aug 10-16, 2025) | 61 | 46 | 38 |
Inventory and sales here are down slightly from a year ago, a sign of a steady, balanced market for buyers and sellers alike.
Median sold price (last 30 days): $358,080 | Average sold price: $419,714
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period August 9 through August 15, 2026, for Residential properties in The Villages area (zip codes 32159, 32162, 32163, 34785). Median and average sold price reflect the last 30 days (July 18 - August 17, 2026).
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Closing
That is it for this week. Providing The Villages community with clear, data-driven home insights.