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Friday, November 8, 2024

New retailer reportedly coming to Spanish Springs

A new retailer is reportedly coming to Spanish Springs Town Square.

Women’s clothier J.Jill is said to be looking to renovate an existing spot at the original town square. “Invitation only” bids are to be accepted by Oct. 15. The work is expected to begin in November. The exact location has not been revealed.

Founded in 1959 in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, J.Jill now operates more than 200 stores throughout the nation
Founded in 1959 in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, J.Jill now operates more than 200 stores throughout the nation.

J.Jill began in 1959 as one specialty store in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and evolved into a direct catalog business. Forty years later, in 1999, J.Jill opened its first retail store and in that same year, launched an e-commerce site.

The company now operates more than 200 stores nationwide. J.Jill has numerous stores in Florida, including Boca Raton, Naples, Sarasota, Palm Beach Gardens and Tampa.

Democrats can’t blame poor marketing for their loss

A Villager looks back on the election and has concluded the Democrats can’t blame poor marketing.

Tariffs made the Great Depression even worse

In a Letter to the Editor, a Lady Lake reader offers a history lesson on tariffs.

Kamala Harris implied it was OK to lie to your spouse

A Village of Gilchrist resident, in a Letter to the Editor, points out that Kamala Harris implied it was OK to lie to your spouse about your vote. How did that work out for her?

The American people have spoken!

A reader says the American people have spoken and made their beliefs known with the election of Donald Trump as the next president.

Why are the prices of homes dropping in The Villages?

A potential buyer who keeps a close eye on the housing market in The Villages wonders why prices have been dropping so suddenly.