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Thursday • October 22, 2026 Your 5-minute guide to what matters around town. | Today · Sunny |  |
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A resident and dogs escape a Middleton house fire • Around Town LaBelle’s pool and outdoor facilities close today • Good to Know Sunday, Oct. 25: Little Black Dress Night • On Your Radar A private gift secures Lady Lake’s Christmas parade • Around Town What the 2027 Social Security adjustment means • Good to Know |
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A resident and dogs escape a Middleton house fire A neighbor helped a resident and their dogs escape a burning home on Dinapoli Court. Firefighters contained the blaze; no injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation. Details → A private gift secures Lady Lake’s Christmas parade Paralife representatives agreed to cover the entire $15,000 cost. The town decided not to fund events with taxpayers’ money. The parade is set for December 5. Details → Middleton’s Piesanos adds a dedicated takeout entrance The restaurant at 2259 Dr. Randy McDaniel Way began full operations October 12. A separate storefront handles takeout orders; this is Piesanos’ third restaurant in The Villages. Details → |
LaBelle’s pool and outdoor facilities close today Thursday, October 22: LaBelle’s outdoor facilities and adult pool close for quarterly maintenance. Weather may change the schedule. Information: Burnsed Recreation, 352-674-8430. Details → What the 2027 Social Security adjustment means Benefits increase 3.6% in January 2027. Online COLA notices start in late November; mailed notices arrive in December. Create an account and enroll in paperless notices by November 18 to see the notice online. Details → Clear out unwanted prescription pills this Saturday Operation Medicine Cabinet is October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., by Walmart’s garden center at Buffalo Ridge Plaza. Collection is free and anonymous; needles and liquids are not accepted. Details → |
Spanish Springs
Anita Drink Band
Thursday, October 22
5PM – 9PM | Lake Sumter Landing
Hacksaw Hamlin
Thursday, October 22
5PM – 9PM | Brownwood Paddock Square
Southbound
Thursday, October 22
5PM – 9PM |
Sawgrass Grove
Paisley Craze
Thursday, October 22
5PM – 9PM | Eastport
The 789s
Thursday, October 22
6PM – 10PM |
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LIVE AROUND THE VILLAGESSawgrass Grove
Alan Ross Karaoke · noon–2 p.m.
Thursday, October 22 Lake Sumter Landing
Hula Ohana · first intermission of Hacksaw Hamlin’s show
Thursday, October 22 Eastport
Flashmob FUNaddicts · first intermission of The 789s’ show
Thursday, October 22 COMING UP / TICKETSSavannah Center
Chicago Transit Canada: A Tribute to Chicago · shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. · 90 minutes · tickets from $35 plus applicable fees
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Francesco's Ristorante: Pizza & Wings — $18.95A 10-inch three-topping or gourmet pizza with six Buffalo wings, celery and blue cheese dressing. Details → Glenview Country Club: German Night3 PM German-inspired classics include Jägerschnitzel, Sauerbraten and Wiener Schnitzel. Specials are available while supplies last and subject to change. Details → Havana Country Club: Prime Rib Night — $37.99A 14-ounce King Cut prime rib with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Details → |
GOLF COURSE STATUSEXECUTIVE COURSESThursday maintenance closures: Pelican, Bonita Pass, Volusia and Longleaf. Course status → CHAMPIONSHIP COURSESThursday partial closure windows affect Hacienda Hills’ Palms, Palmer Legends’ Laurel Valley and Havana’s Kenya. Glenview and Shallow Creek have tournament windows. Confirm routing with the pro shop before leaving. Men’s Day and Ladies’ Day registration normally runs Tuesday through Thursday for the following Tuesday and Wednesday. Priority membership and a current Villages GHIN are required; the participation fee is $2 cash on the day of play. Course status → • Day registration → Joey’s bunker clinic Thursday, October 22, 1–2 p.m., at Sarasota Golf Practice Center, 133 Moyer Loop. $45 per person; preregister at 352-259-2077. Minimum 3, maximum 6 students. Bring sand and pitching wedges. Details → |
Men’s Cup at Rohan Thursday, October 22, starting at 8 a.m. Registration closed September 24. Details → |
Wednesday, October 21 market close Dow 52,856 ▲ 360 · 0.7% S&P 500 7,757 ▲ 45 · 0.6% Nasdaq 26,703 ▲ 278 · 1.1% Gold spot (ask) $4,132.90 USD per troy ounce |
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Sun · Oct. 25Live piano and Little Black Dress Night Sunday, October 25, 4–7 p.m., Bella Vita’s piano lounge only. $8 bar bites; chicken piccata or marsala $11.99; shrimp Alfredo $15.99. Reservations: 352-775-2353. Limited seating. Read more → Mon · Oct. 26Pink Party on the Terrace Monday, October 26, 6–9 p.m., Prime + Ember, 7030 Central Lake Drive. Featured pink cocktails are $15 each. Dress-contest prizes and music from the square; no reservation or ticket necessary. Read more → Wed · Oct. 28Autumn in Italy: five courses with wine Wednesday, October 28, 5–7 p.m., Harvest’s main dining room, 3676 Meggison Road. Five courses with wine pairings: $125 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 352-571-5514. Limited seating. Read more → |
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