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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

New Collier, Big Cypress Recreation Centers to open Sept. 6

The Big Cypress and and Collier Recreation Centers will have grand opening ceremonies on Sept. 6.

The ceremony for the new Collier Recreation Center will be at 9:30 a.m. that day and the Big Cypress Recreation Center will open at 10 a.m.

“Where else can you live where they have a grand opening for two recreation centers on the same day?” asked John Rohan of the Villages Recreation Department.

The new Big Cypress Recreation Center will have a family pool.

There are now 70 swimming pools in The Villages, Rohan added.

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.