Have guests visiting The Villages?
This free 2025 insider guide makes hosting easy — with dining ideas,
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Long Story Short… You do not automatically need a water softener or filtration system in The Villages. Filters help with smell, taste, chlorine, sediment, and rust Softeners help with scale, spots, soap performance, and appliance protection Rust ≠ hard water — rust is usually iron or sediment The takeaway: If you’re happy with your water,
Eastport update The Villages: Sunset Island is now open, activity is picking up across trails and waterfront areas, and the pace of change feels different than it did a year ago. Last updated: December 2025 This Eastport update reflects what many of us are seeing on the ground as the area continues to settle into
Breaking News: Hotel Eastport officially opened on December 18, adding a full-scale resort hotel, destination dining, and event space to Eastport Village in The Villages. As a result, the property is now welcoming guests and visitors. This opening marks a major milestone in the continued development of Eastport Village as a dining, entertainment, and lifestyle
This page tracks Walmart SR-44 updates that are still developing, including observed construction activity, resident reports, and information that has not yet been officially confirmed. This is not a general overview or official opening-date guide. For confirmed details only, see our main Walmart SR-44 page below. Status: Tracking unconfirmed reports and observed activity Last updated:
