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The Villages
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

74-year-old bicyclist killed in accident in Pasco County

A 74-year-old bicyclist was killed in an accident Wednesday afternoon in Pasco County.

Michael Beardi, 74, of New Port Richey was on a bicycle without a helmet at the southeast corner of the intersection of DeCubellis Road and Ridge Road, attempting to cross westbound to the southwest corner of the intersection via a marked pedestrian crosswalk while facing a steady red pedestrian control signal, according to a Florida Highway Patrol accident report. Jerome Barraia, 82, of New Port Richey was at the wheel of a 2010 Hyundai Sonata while travelling southbound on DeCubellis Road when Beardi entered the path of Barraia’s vehicle resulting in a collision, the report stated.

Beardi was transported to Morton Plant North Bay Hospital where he died from his injuries. Charges are pending.

Golfers deserve six months credit for playing on substandard courses

A Village of Hadley resident contends that golfers deserve a six-month credit for being forced to play on substandard golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Former New Yorkers thrilled about Costco coming to The Villages

Former New Yorkers now living in The Villages thrilled Costco is coming to The Villages.

Golfers teeing off at course that is clearly closed

A Village of Mira Mesa resident, in a Letter to the Editor describes obnoxious behavior by golfers teeing off at a course that is clearly closed.

Be kind on courses and courts in The Villages

A Village of Newell resident, in a Letter to the Editor, is asking his fellow Villagers to be kind to each other on pickleball courts, golf courses and other areas of social activity.

Congressman Daniel Webster a waste of taxpayers’ money

A Village of Palo Alto resident contends that Congressman Daniel Webster is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Read his Letter to the Editor.