Dick Betts The Villages, Florida

While it's difficult to pinpoint the exact percentage, The Villages, FL, has a significant number of religious residents, with various denominations represented and a strong sense of community among churchgoers. A large portion of residents are Christian, with Catholic, Baptist, and other Protest...

Yep that is how a recent phone call started from a potential future Villager!  With everybody having cellphones with area codes from somewhere I try to answer all calls.  They were calling me from a few thousand miles away and wanted to know if all the great things they have heard and read is tru...

We have a balancing act here in The Villages, Florida trying to get privacy while staying within the covenants as far as height of hedges.  In my CDD District no hedges above 4’ but you can layer, maybe a row of Dwarf Sugar Palms off the property line.  Dwarf Sugar Palms can grow to 8’ tall and i...

With College Color Day quickly approaching I reached out to a couple who have been involved with College Color Day since its beginning Pat and Anita Detterbeck.  I visited their home and yes they are Penn State fans but more than that they support the mission of College Color Day.  They shared th...

So, you buy a house and now you must consider window treatments.  There isn’t a wrong answer here it is what you like and why you like it!  Some people love plantation shutters, why: Durability and Longevity:Shutters are built to last, often made from wood, composite materials, or vinyl, and can ...

Happy Wednesday unless you are watching this on YouTube Tuesday evening.  Been a good week as far as viewers.  The Garage (Lanai) Refrigerator was number one, HCA Florida Summerfield Emergency Room was number two, and Outdoor Living, Make a Patio was number three.  Excited about College Color Day...

I hear grumblings about how The Villages are neglecting the northern area and here to set the story straight.  First let’s talk about the Paradise Recreation Center which was the first rec center built in The Villages over 30 years ago.  It is located on the east side of 441 which many call the H...

I sat down with Jim and Suzy Erb, Jim is the Mobilization Pastor at Live Oaks Community Church here in The Villages.  The church is hosting a Mobile Pack starting Tuesday September 9th through Thursday September 11th at the church.  The goal of packing 300,000 meals in three days will require 1,3...

This annual celebration takes place on the Friday before Labor Day, encouraging students, alumni, faculty, and fans to showcase their pride by wearing their favorite college's colors and apparel. The day promotes the traditions and spirit of the college experience and coincides with the start of ...

I am into music; can I play an instrument?  Air Guitar or air drums.  Can I sing, ask anybody that has ever heard me, NO!  But almost every weekend I am behind a sound board mixing those that can.  I am a sound tech on the side and love it!  What is Music Therapy?  Music therapy is a clinical and...