Category Archives: The Villages Daily Sun

A circle of friends is key to navigating breast cancer, according to Deb Jayne. The founder and president of The Booby Trap Foundation said support from her friends and resources in her community kept her fighting after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. The nonprofit organized Paint the Town Pink For a Purpose, aContinue reading “Leesburg Turns Pink for Pinktober for a Purpose”

Villagers for Veterans, in partnership with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, hosted the special screening. Marie Bogdonoff, founder and president of Villagers for Veterans, said the goal of showing the movie was to honor the courage, service and sisterhood of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The battalion was the first and only predominantlyContinue reading “For Charlotte Wilson, representation matters and so does honoring the sacrifice of veterans. That is why the Village of Glenbrook resident felt it was important to attend the special screening of “The Six Triple Eight,” on Oct. 2 at The Old Mill Playhouse in Lake Sumter Landing.”

Vonda Parker sees that creative arts can be a vehicle for driving youth development forward. Through the nonprofit VMax for One Community Inc., which she co-founded with her husband, Max, Vonda works to reach Lake County youth with the Art of Fashion Creative Arts Program. During the Sept. 29 orientation for the 2026-27 Art ofContinue reading “VMax for One Community Inc. Supports Youth Development with Art, Fashion”

Navigating through the twists and turns in the dark inside the Blackout Zone is a test of valor for those brave enough to venture through two new haunted house experiences at the Lake Square Mall. From the Blackout Zone and Area 352 to the return of Fear Reach Scream Park, several spooky attractions offering frightfulContinue reading “Spooky Season Starts Up in Surrounding Communities”

Tina Fennelly wants to help people move to the best of their ability by enhancing their mobility. The certified exercise specialist is so committed to helping people listen to their bodies and stretch their levels of mobility that she’s started instructing a new yoga program in partnership with the City of Belleview. As part ofContinue reading “Tina Fennelly Brings Knowledge to New Health and Wellness Program in Belleview”

It’s that time of year when The Villages German Band is sought after to perform Bavarian-style folk music for Oktoberfest celebrations. On Saturday, the band showcased Southern German, Austrian and Czechian melodies at the Leesburg Public Library. Member Susan McMarlin, of the Village of Bridgeport at Mission Hills, said this year’s Oktoberfest celebration is rootedContinue reading “The Villages German Band Performs at Leesburg Library”

With the goal of making books and stories come alive, the second annual Battlefield Book Fest was hosted Saturday by the Dade Battlefield Society at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 Battlefield Parkway, Bushnell. The five-hour event featured authors sharing their stories, skits performed by local historians, interactive activities, books for sale and food trucks.Continue reading “History Comes Alive at Battlefield Book Fest”

The Community Development Corporation of Leesburg hosted the Taste of Pine Street event to welcome residents of surrounding communities to indulge in the flavors of historic Pine Street in Leesburg, a predominately Black neighborhood. “We have some of the best soul food here and we wanted people to have a chance to come experience thatContinue reading “Leesburg CDC Showcases Area Restaurants with a Taste of Pine Street”

Through powerful traditional folkloric dances, storytelling and bright costumes, the heart of Mexican culture was shown to Lake County residents during the Corazón de Mexico Dance performance on Friday at the Lady Lake Library. Aly Herman, Lady Lake Library director, said program coordinators invited the México Danza Orlando dance group to perform for the communityContinue reading “Corazón de Mexico Folklore Group Dances at Lady Lake Library”

From using blinds to block the summer sun to washing clothes in cold water, there are several energy-saving tips that can help lower the cost of electric bills this time of year. Jorge Howell, energy services administrator with SECO Energy, shared energy-savings tips and information about how to recognize utility scams during Power Up YourContinue reading “SECO Energy Gives Community Energy Saving Tips “