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The Villages and Sumter County
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Life in Sumter County
Most of The Villages, Florida's well-known 55+ active adult community, sits in Sumter County. Around it you'll find small towns with farm stands, flea markets and quiet lakes, all an easy golf cart or car ride away.
Towns we cover
The Villages · Wildwood · Bushnell · Webster · Lake Panasoffkee
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This week in The Villages
Our picks for the week of October 26. Updated every Monday.
WED, OCT 28, NOON
The Mudds Jazz & Blues Band
A free lunchtime concert on Brownwood Paddock Square, noon to 1:30pm.
Seniors · Adults · Free
THU, OCT 29, 9AM TO 2PM
Travel Expo
Destinations, travel pros and trip ideas at The Brownwood Hotel & Spa. Free.
Seniors · Adults · Free
FRI, OCT 30, 7PM
The Carpenters Songbook
A live tribute to the Carpenters' biggest hits at The Sharon.
Seniors · Adults
SUN, NOV 1, 7PM
Gladys Knight in Concert
The Empress of Soul takes the stage at the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center.
Seniors · Adults
Save the date: The Villages Veterans Golf Cart Parade, Sunday, Nov 8 at 10am. Details →
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Around Town
What's changing in and around Sumter County this week.
Early voting ends Saturday
Early voting is open at Sumter County recreation centers through October 31.
Clocks fall back Sunday
Set your clocks back an hour on November 1. Bacall Recreation Center hosts a free get-together at 5pm.
A new indoor farmers market nearby
Lake Square Mall in Leesburg now hosts a Sunday market with produce, eggs and local makers.
Local favorites
Brownwood Paddock Square
Shops, dining and evening music on the square.
Lake Sumter Landing
A lakeside square with restaurants and nightly entertainment.
Webster Westside Flea Market
A Monday tradition for bargain hunters and early risers.
Lake Panasoffkee
Fishing, boating and wide-open water views.
Recent Villages editions
Nearby editions
Heading out of town? Our other editions cover what's happening down the road.
ABOUT 25 MILES NORTH
Ocala and Marion County
Horse country, natural springs and a lively downtown square.
ABOUT 30 MILES SOUTHEAST
Central Florida and Lake County
Lakes, small-town downtowns and day trips in every direction.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in The Villages this week?
Check "This week in The Villages" on this page. We update it every Monday with picks from local venues and town squares.
Which towns does The Villages edition cover?
The Villages, Wildwood, Bushnell, Webster, Lake Panasoffkee and the rest of Sumter County.
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