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Registration opens this week for Camp Villages Easter events
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (86+ words) The Easter session of Camp Villages is right around the corner and grandparents can begin registering grandchildren for activities this week. The Easter session of Camp Villages is right around the corner and grandparents can begin registering grandchildren for activities…...
Colony sports pool will be closed for pressure washing
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (65+ words) The Colony Cottage Recreation Center Sports Pool will be closed for monthly power washing. Mark your calendar. The Colony Cottage Recreation Center Sports Pool will be closed for monthly power washing from 7 a.m. until noon on Monday, March 2. This schedule may…...
Village of St. James Neighborhood Pool will be closed Friday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (59+ words) The St. James Neighborhood Recreation Area Adult Pool will be closed for maintenance. The St. James Neighborhood Recreation Area Adult Pool will be closed for maintenance on Friday, Jan. 30. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather....
The Developer does not swim in our pools
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (175+ words) A Villager points out that the Developer does not swim in pools in The Villages so the problem of outsiders does not concern him. The Developer does not swim in our pools so his concern about overuse of our pools…...
Lake Miona sports pool will be closed for maintenance
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (141+ words) [Water volleyball at the Lake Miona Sports Pool]Water volleyball at the Lake Miona Sports Pool " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Water-volleyball-at-the-Lake-Miona-Sports-Pool-300x197.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Water-volleyball-at-the-Lake-Miona-Sports-Pool-600x393.jpg" /> The Lake Miona Recreation Center sports pool will be closed for maintenance. Make it a note. Read more: Lake…...
Pressure washing scheduled at Colony sports pool
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (128+ words) [Colony Cottage Sports Pool]Colony Cottage Sports Pool " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Colony-Cottage-Sports-Pool-300x225.jpeg" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Colony-Cottage-Sports-Pool-600x450.jpeg" /> The Colony Cottage Recreation sports pool will be closed for pressure washing. Make a note. Read more: Pressure washing scheduled at Colony sports pool The Colony Cottage…...
Is pool abuse an urban legend on par with Loofahs and STDs?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) [Loofahs]Loofahs " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Loofahs-300x275.png" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Loofahs-600x549.png" /> A Village of Charlotte resident is wondering if the stories of outsiders invading pools in The Villages are simply an urban legend on par with Loofahs and STDs. Read more: Is pool abuse…...
I was cursed at when I tried to explain the pool rules
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (242+ words) [Baby in pool]Baby in pool " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Baby-in-pool-300x190.webp" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Baby-in-pool.webp" /> A Hammock at Fenney resident describes an ugly incident in which she tried to explain the pool rules to some young people. Read more: I was cursed at when…...
People at the pools should be prepared to show an ID
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (121+ words) A Village of Dunedin resident says people at the pools should be prepared to show an ID. Read more: People at the pools should be prepared to show an ID I think everyone should be required to get out of pool…...
Labor Day’s roots can be traced back to 1882 in New York City
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (252+ words) [Labor Day Parade in 1882]Labor Day Parade in 1882 " data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labor-Day-Parade-in-1882-300x200.png" data-large-file="https://www.villages-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labor-Day-Parade-in-1882-600x401.png" /> As we celebrate Labor Day, we take a look on how this national day in honor of working men and women has evolved. Read more: Labor Day's…...