Outdoors/Gardening
Bike Friendly Community Corner
Lights, Cameras... Consequences
The last few years have seen an explosion of small mobile video cameras. GoPro, Garmin, Sony and now Cycliq have created the “action camera”. This...
April 3, 2021
Bike Friendly Community Corner
Safe Lane Positioning
Frequently we observe vehicles passing a cyclist riding to the far right of the lane road. There is double danger in this situation because: (1)...
March 3, 2021
Bike Friendly Community Corner
Hit and Run Legal Consequences
One of the many advantages of living in The Villages is the presumption of safety when residents are out walking or cycling. But in recent...
January 5, 2021
District News
Happy New Year Villagers!
I hope you are kicking this Holiday Season and New Year off with a bang. Some of us may be looking to get that heart...
January 5, 2021
Bike Friendly Community Corner
Bicycle Cameras Are Recording and Lighting the Way
The past two months have been heart wrenching for the estimated 1,400 club cyclists, who ride nearly every day, and 50,000 casual cyclists in The...
December 3, 2020
Bike Friendly Community Corner
HELMETS – The Salvation of Bicyclists
We see many cyclists riding a variety of bikes in The Villages especially in this COVID-19 “season.” One of the more disturbing sights is that...
November 3, 2020
Gardening
Aggressive vs. Invasive Plants
Put any plant in the mint family in your garden and soon you will be overrun with mint everywhere. Vines by their very nature are...
March 4, 2020
Gardening
Feed Wildlife the Right Way - In Your Landscape
The Villages® Community Development Districts have identified serious problems with residents and guests who think it is okay to feed our wildlife, especially alligators, ibis...
October 15, 2019