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A Sunday in Ocala: Golf at Baseline and Lunch at Flying Boat
About two dozen of us headed to Ocala for a Sunday round at Baseline Golf Course, then finished the day with lunch and a few beers at Flying Boat Tap Room. Together, the two stops made for an easy day trip from The Villages. Sometimes it’s nice to get outside The Villages and try something…
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Two New 27-Hole Golf Courses and Other Development Changes Across The Villages
Two New 27-Hole Golf Courses and More Development News Across South The Villages South The Villages development continues moving rapidly forward, with new details emerging this week about future golf courses, recreation projects, commercial expansion, and infrastructure work near Eastport, Middleton, and the 470 corridor. Much of the current activity remains concentrated around the southern…
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Barberville Yard Art: One of the Most Unusual Day Trips from The Villages
Barberville Yard Art: One of the Most Unusual Day Trips from The Villages We took a drive out to Barberville Yard Art Emporium recently, and it’s one of those places that’s easier to understand once you’ve walked through it. Worth the drive? If you like browsing outdoor decor and don’t mind spending time wandering, this…
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Beautyberry — The Most Challenging Executive Course in The Villages?
Beautyberry Executive Golf Course Review The Villages FL Played: April 2026 We played Beautyberry Executive Golf Course this past Sunday. As of April 2026, it’s one of the newer executive layouts in the southern portion of The Villages, and it has a slightly different feel than many of the older courses. The layout leans closer…
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The Florida Aquarium in Tampa: A Practical Day Trip from The Villages
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa: A Practical Day Trip from The Villages We recently drove to Tampa to spend a few hours at The Florida Aquarium and see how it works as a day trip from The Villages. The drive runs about an hour and a half depending on traffic, which makes it reasonable —…
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Crystal River Manatees from The Villages: A December Day Trip
Crystal River Manatees from The Villages: A December Day Trip On December 7, 2025, we took a simple day trip from The Villages to Crystal River to see the manatees. This was during winter manatee season, when cooler weather pushes them into the warmer spring water. We didn’t book a swim tour. We didn’t wear…
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Woodlands Golf Course Opens in The Villages: First Look, Photos & Full Review
The Woodlands Golf Course The Villages is officially open, and I played it on opening week to bring you a full first look — including photos, course impressions, a gator sighting, homes being built right beside the cart path, and the complete scorecard. 🎥 Quick Video Preview First Impressions of Woodlands Woodlands is a brand-new…
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Havana Is Back! Golf Course Reopens This Week in The Villages
The Havana Golf Course The Villages has officially reopened, and golfers are already noticing the refreshed layout, smoother playability, and improved course conditions. After months of anticipation, Havana is back — and it looks fantastic. What’s New at the Havana Golf Course? Havana remains a par-72 championship course stretching to roughly 7,070 yards from the…
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Bellaire Executive Golf Course Opens in The Villages | First Look & Yardage Card
Bellaire Executive Golf Course The Villages — First Look, Scorecard & Early Reviews The Bellaire Executive Golf Course in The Villages is now officially open near the new Eastport waterfront district. It brings another executive-level option to golfers in the southern communities. Although some residents were unsure about the course level at first, the official…
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Woodlands Championship Golf Opens November 14 in The Villages
Woodlands Championship Golf Opens November 14 in The Villages Get ready to tee off at the Eastport area’s newest golf destination—Woodlands Championship Golf Course. Opening November 14, this 18-hole, par-72 course combines scenic beauty and strategic play for golfers of every skill level. A New Era of Championship Golf Woodlands Championship Golf Course officially opens…
