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Opinions

Opinions and editorials on local events, issues and happenings as reported by Villagers for Villagers in The Villages, Florida. Stories and opinion pieces on local and national news, events and hot topics. Have an opinion you’d like to share with us? Submit it and share it with The Villages community!

Here is why I gave up on my local government

A Villager who has previously served on town boards in Lady Lake, explains why he has given up on his local government.

It’s really about your character not Trump’s character

Villager Tom Berge, writing in an Opinion piece, wonders how his fellow Americans could support former President Trump.

Don’t be a victim of price gouging in aftermath of hurricane

Don’t be a victim of price gouging in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Trump sowed the seeds of inflation

A Village of Buttonwood resident contends that it was President Trump who sowed the seeds of inflation.

Review your hurricane checklist before Milton comes to town

Be sure to review your hurricane checklist before Milton comes to town.

Don’t forget pets when it comes to hurricane planning

Don’t forget pets when it comes to hurricane planning. We've got some advice.

AM radios in cars still play important role during emergencies

Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading an effort to recognize that AM radio still plays an important role during emergencies.

The character of J.D. Vance

Columnist Marsha Shearer takes a hard look at the character of vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance.

Did the vice presidential debate really matter?

Villager Miles Zaremski, writing in an Opinion piece, offers his analysis of the vice presidential debate.

A salute to the dream of the music makers

Villager Dee Loge-Wacker offers a poetic take on the richness music brings to our lives.

Pete Rose had a great sense of humor

Columnist Barry Evans looks back fondly on meeting baseball legend Pete Rose.

Strike at our ports could cripple economy

Congressman Daniel Webster is warning that as trike at our ports could cripple the economy.

Send Lady Lake leaders a message by voting against charter amendments

A Villager who lives within the Town of Lady Lake is urging fellow voters to send the town's leaders a message by voting against charter amendments.

Fellow Floridians need our help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

We are fortunate here in The Villages and surrounding area to have escaped the wrath of Hurricane Helene. Many of our fellow Floridians were not so lucky.

Ashley Moody joins legal effort to stand up for victims of Hamas

We applaud the efforts of Attorney General Ashley Moody and 21 other state attorneys general who have filed an amicus brief to stand up for the victims of Hammas.

Trying to understand the deep divide in politics

In an Opinion piece, Villager Bill Nitardy tries to explain the deep divide in American politics.

We need Donald Trump to fix our economy

Writing in an Opinion piece, a Village of Chatham resident contends that Donald Trump is the candidate who can fix our economy.

Don’t be a victim of price gouging during time of emergency

Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration. Don't be a victim.

We could use some divine intervention in the upcoming election

Villager Richard Stoebel, writing in an Opinion piece, says we could use some divine intervention in the upcoming election.

Law enforcement officer flees California chaos to work in Florida

Attorney General Ashley Moody offers the story of a law enforcement officer who fled the California chaos to work in Florida.  

How do you beat the high cost of living?

Columnist Barry Evans delves into an analysis of the high cost of living.

Emergencies are the wrong time to search for contact information

If you are involved in a crash, you want law enforcement to be able to easily reach your loved ones. If you haven't registered an emergency contact, it's free, easy, and secure.

Don’t let dining out become a sickening experience

It’s well known that Villagers love to eat out. But don’t let dining out become a sickening experience.

I want to applaud the Lady Lake mayor and commissioners

A resident of Lady Lake wants to thank the mayor and commission for their vote on a controversial topic.

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