The Villages Daily Sun Podcast

The month of June is coming to a close but there is still plenty going on around the community. A school supply drive is in its final collection week as local students are in need. If you love automobiles, there will be a car club showcase on Saturday and we have the details for you. You can also attend a wooden bat baseball game in Leesburg then a soccer match here in The Villages in back-to-back...

Sunset Socials continue to get residents outdoors to experience what this community has to offer. The first official day of summer is here, and we get you ready for The Big Splash, as well as, Yoga on the Square. A resident lifestyle group invites you to their latest performance featuring some pirates, Victorian maidens, and more. Plus, the Leesburg Lightning have three games this week too. 

Last week was filled with ribbon cutting events from recreation facilities to Blondie's, a new outdoor bar in Spanish Springs. Keep the activities going this week with an anniversary cruise in at Spanish Springs, Camp Villages fun, and music too. You can also add in a baseball game, soccer match, and the annual Flag Day ceremony. Plus, Sunday is Father's Day day and we have an idea for y...

Camp Villages summer fun begins this week and continues with nine straight weeks of activities for grandparents and their grandchildren to enjoy together. There are two ribbon cutting events going on this week in the southern portion of this community and we have those details for you. Little Shop of Horrors presented at The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol heads into its second week of performanc...

In recognition of Memorial Day, we have a few area ceremonies to tell you about. For all of you car enthusiasts listening, there are three car shows planned for this week and we have those details for you. Don't forget to sign-up your visiting grandchildren for Camp Villages fun, which will officially begin next week. The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol begins its Summer Vacation Mini Season...

Sunset Socials are continuing to attract residents, and we have those details for you. Later this week, why not take in some water volleyball skills training or take your dog to a doggie boat cruise on Lake Sumter. From the music of Fleetwood Mac to Johnny Mathis and more, we'll tell you who will be performing this week in The Villages. And don't miss out on attending a Memorial Day even...

Start off this week with the grand opening of a new golf shop and multiple chances to celebrate veterans too. We have those details for you. We also get you ready for the monthly cruise in, explain when and how to register for Camp Villages summer fun, and tell you about some musical entertainment options for this week. 

The month of May is going to be filled with great musical entertainment, lots of recreational opportunities and so much more. This week, you can enjoy the sounds of The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, Rocky and the Rollers, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, and even the collaboration of high school musicians with Villages musicians. The Villages Recreation and Parks is offering three Camp Villages inf...

First off, congratulations to the more than 2,100 residents who participated in the 21st edition of The Villages Senior Games! Bowling is the final activity on the schedule. There are two Friday Night Car Shows this week and at the end of the week, it's time for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Keep the music going with two tribute concerts, Evolution Motown, and a local student production. The S...

Let 2024 The Villages Senior Games action begin! Resident athletes will be competing in various sports throughout the community this month as they strive to earn a spot at the Florida Senior Games. Good luck to the participants! For all of you car enthusiasts out there, there are multiple car shows this week for you to go to, including a car club showcase. From a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band to songs...

In recognition of World Art Day on April 15, we have details about a Camp Villages activity, along with information about an outdoor concert series happening later this week as well as an art show and sale. There is plenty of musical entertainment on the calendar at The Sharon and Savannah Center, and the Ladies Village Cup will conclude this week crowning a champion. This is a quick and convenien...

Start your week off with a celestial event over at Homestead Recreation followed by a car club show. You will not want to miss out on being part of a Rock-In event at Brownwood Paddock Square Friday to celebrate Rocky and the Rollers. We also have details about other musical opportunities for you this week, too. Take part in the next on the square exercise event, and also this week some of the top...

The month of April begins with a Monday Night Car Show, lots of activities offered by The Villages Recreation and Parks, along with a selection of musical performances you can attend. We also tell you about the high school sports action on the calendar, and we share with you a few stories you can look forward to seeing in the April issue of The Villages Magazine that is available on Tuesday. 

The Acoustic Series is back at Spanish Springs this week! We have all of those musical details for you, along with information about Doo Wop sounds coming your way, too.  Camp Villages Easter Week is offering up lots of family fun this week, in addition to a Bunny Boat Cruise at Lake Sumter, the Running of the Square 5K, and the Brownwood Arts & Crafts Festival, as well.

Three car shows are heading your way this week. You can also enjoy the latest outdoor concert series, and make sure to attend The Enrichment Academy's Learn & Grow Expo to find out about the more than 200 courses being offered during the spring/summer semester, which begins April 1. We'll tell you about the live entertainment coming to the stages at The Sharon and Savannah Center thi...

In honor of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, it's time for some Villages-style festivities. The 2024 St. Patrick's Day festival will take at two squares this week over multiple days and you will not want to miss the resident parade on the holiday. We have those fun details for you, along with information about two on the square exercise events. On the entertainment front, Rick Springfie...

Get your March started off with a variety of entertainment from The Righteous Brothers to the Beach Boys and more. Learn about the history of the Apollo programs by attending the next Speaker Series offered through The Enrichment Academy.  If you have grandchildren visiting you later this month, registration opens this week for Camp Villages Easter Week fun. Plus, you will not want to miss out on...

It's a packed month of March when it comes to entertainment in this community and Significant Productions booking manager Sierra Weiss has the details. She covers what you can see at The Sharon, The Studio, Savannah Center, and all the festive fun that is going on at the town squares, too! 

Leap Day comes every four years and that day is coming up on Thursday with a celebration at McGrady's Pub. The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fundraising gala this week, and we have those details for you. A legendary comedian is ready to impress, plus The Celtic Tenors are here too. And don't miss out on your chance to learn more about District...

Let The Villages community fun continue! There is a lot to keep you busy this week. You can attend multiple car shows, the annual Outdoor Expo and the always popular annual Strawberry Festival. This festival will be filled with delightful berry treats to purchase, a pie eating contest, the log rolling, axe throwing The Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show, and plenty of musical options as well. And severa...

Fat Tuesday is here and it's time to celebrate Mardi Gras Villages style at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Join the fun with a Mardi Paw March and lots of musical entertainment. You'll be taken on a musical journey this week on the entertainment front from Woodstock in 1969 to Irish tunes to Motown and even rock and jazz. Attend the latest on the square event with "Stretch Aging...

From a car show to plenty of arts and crafts events, The Villages is filled with active every week. Don't miss out on where you can go to find some unique pieces of work. On the entertainment front this week, attend an open mic night or enjoy the sounds of Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Johnny Cash and more. Listen in to learn what's happening around your community! 

The 2024 The Villages Senior Games is coming your way in April but beginning this week you can start registering to compete. The Rotary Club of The Villages is having its annual Chili Cook Off, Craft Beer Fest and Home & Garden Show on Saturday, and we have the details for you. Also this weekend, you can go to a train expo show and sale, an art show and attend a star party too. A few reality T...

It's time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Spanish Springs! Coming up on Saturday, you can attend an all-day event filled with music and entertainment. Also this weekend, there are a couple of collectible show and sales, a book expo and Artist 'Round the Square too. Don't miss out on even more entertainment at The Sharon and Savannah Center, and it's another busy high schoo...

Ribbon cuttings are already coming your way in 2024. It begins this week with the grand re-opening of a renovated executive golf course and a new disc golf course too. We have the details for you. There are also two outdoor events going on, and as always, there are so many entertainment options for you too. Don't miss out on what's going on in your active community!