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The latest guides coverage from Central Florida
A Day in Clermont: Lake County's Outdoor Playground
A Local's Guide to Tavares: America's Seaplane City on Lake Dora
A Local's Guide to Ocala: Horse Country, Glass-Bottom Springs, and a Real Downtown
Memorial Day Weekend in The Villages and Lake County — Locals' Moves
The squares run all weekend including Memorial Day, Pine Forest hosts the ceremony Monday morning, and The Sharon and Reilly each headline a major show. Locals' moves for the weekend.
A Local's Guide to Leesburg: The Harris Chain of Lakes, Venetian Gardens, and Lakeside Eats
Rainbow Springs Now Requires a Reservation — How to Book
As of April 29, 2026, day-use visitors at Rainbow Springs State Park need a reservation before showing up — including Florida Annual Passholders.
A Local's Guide to Inverness: The Withlacoochee Rail-Trail, a Historic Square, and Citrus County Lakes
How to Claim and Manage Your Business Listing on The Lineup
How to claim your business, update your info, add photos, and post events on The Lineup. Free for all local businesses.
A Local's Guide to Homosassa: Manatees, Monkey Island, and a Nature Coast Fishing Village
A Local's Guide to Eustis: Lakefront Ferran Park, GeorgeFest, and a Diverse Dinner Table
A Local's Guide to Dunnellon: Rainbow River Tubing and a Historic Boomtown
Worth the Drive: Florida's Biggest Events Within 3 Hours of The Villages
You live in the middle of Florida. Everything is within driving distance. Here are 25+ festivals, food events, concerts, and bucket-list experiences worth the gas money — organized by season so you can plan ahead.
Your Yard Isn't Dead — Here's What to Do Now
Six weeks after the February freeze, your Central Florida plants are ready for action. Here's how to tell what's dead, what's dormant, and what to do right now.
Best Cocktail Bars & Happy Hours in Central Florida — A Local's Guide
The best cocktail bars and happy hours near The Villages, Ocala, Mount Dora, and beyond. Speakeasies, tiki bars, rooftop cocktails, wine lounges, and the happy hour deals actually worth showing up for.
How to Manage Your Band Profile on The Lineup
How to claim your band profile, add photos and videos, update your bio, and post your show schedule on The Lineup. Free for all musicians.
Best Springs and Swimming Holes Near The Villages and Ocala
Florida's best-kept secret is in your backyard. Here are 10 crystal-clear, 72-degree springs within an easy drive of The Villages and Ocala — with fees, tips, and what to do when you get there.
A Local's Guide to Crystal River: Swimming With Manatees, Clear Springs, and Nature Coast Seafood
A Local's Guide to Bushnell: Dade Battlefield and Sumter County Ranch Country
The Non-Villager's Guide to The Villages: What's Actually Open to the Public
You don't have to live in The Villages to enjoy it. Here's everything that's open to the public — from six town squares and nightly entertainment to restaurants, shows, and classes.
The Best Farmers Markets in Central Florida: A Local's Guide
A local's guide to the best farmers markets near The Villages and Ocala, FL — including days, hours, locations, and what each market is known for.
A Local's Guide to Mount Dora: The Most Charming Small Town in Central Florida
Mount Dora is one of those Central Florida towns that locals have been quietly enjoying for years while the theme park crowds head elsewhere. The walkable do...
