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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Megan Boone using celebrity status to influence recount in Florida

Megan Boone

Actress Megan Boone is using her celebrity status to try to influence the ballot recounts in Florida.

“The Blacklist” star has encouraged Floridians to sign up as volunteers to help in the hand recount involving U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s efforts to hang onto this seat. She is also urging Floridians to volunteer for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

On her Twitter feed, the great-granddaughter of Villages founder Harold Schwartz has also retweeted a story from the progressive news magazine AlterNet under the heading, “Rick Scott Freaks Out, Accuses Liberals of Trying to Steal Election by Counting Everyone’s Votes.”

Prior to the election, Boone used her Twitter feed to show her support for Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum.

Boone’s family, including mother Jennifer Parr and uncle Mark Morse, have been strong financial backers of Gov. Scott.

Gate attendants can’t keep people out of The Villages

A Village of Santo Domingo resident has come to the realization that The Villages is not truly a gated community. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Resident thrilled about Costco coming to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Polo Ridge resident says she is thrilled that Costco Wholesale is coming to The Villages.

We need sidewalks and safe places to walk in The Villages

A new resident of The Villages, in a Letter to the Editor, expresses disappointment in the lack of safe places to walk in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.

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.