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The Villages
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Villagers will have their first chance to run for seats on Fruitland Park Commission

For the first time ever, Villagers will have a chance to serve on the Fruitland Park  Commission.

The qualifying period for those wishing to run for seats in Districts 1 and 2, which encompasses The Villages’ portion of Fruitland Park, begins Monday, June 18 at noon and ends at noon Friday, June 22.

Applications to qualify as candidates for both districts can be picked up and returned at the city clerk’s office in City Hall, located at 506 West Berckman St.

A primary election will be held Aug. 28, if one is necessary, followed by a general election Nov. 6. The newly elected commissioners will serve four-year terms and will fill the seats currently held by Rick Ranize and Ray Lewis, who were elected in November 2014 at the same time voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to divide the city into five districts.

The upcoming election marks the first time Villagers will have the opportunity to represent two commission districts.

Karen says her intent has been misinterpreted

A Village of Belle Aire resident who stirred quite a discussion with a previous Letter to the Editor, follows up to say that her intent was misinterpreted.

Our amenities are being used by families with kids

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of Citrus Grove resident says she is not happy about families with kids using amenities paid for by residents.

Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

A Village of Hadley resident said he is happy that more money is being allocated to the golf courses. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Trump is unfit for any office

A Village of Osceola Hills resident, in a Letter to the Editor, details why he thinks former President Trump is unfit to hold any office.

I don’t think the original Developer saw this coming

A resident of the Village of St. Charles offers his thoughts on deed compliance and the original Developer of The Villages.