Five Years Later: What “Retirement” Really Became Today marks five years since I officially “retired.” At the time, I thought I knew exactly what that meant. Less structure. More freedom. Maybe some travel. More boating. More golf. A chance to slow things down after years of building a...
If you’re looking for special needs support in The Villages, FL, this conversation with Rebecca highlights local resources, community impact, and an exciting upcoming fundraiser. 🎉 FAMILY FEUD FUNDRAISER: 📅 May 31, 2026 📍 Everglades Recreation Center (Grand Canyon Room), The Villages 🕕 6:00 – 8:30 PM (Doors open...
Some people don’t just talk about making a difference — they live it every day. Lyndy Devereux is one of those people. In this conversation, we explore her passion for supporting individuals with special needs and her work with the Peyton Heart Project, which focuses...
On February 13, 2026, New Covenant United Methodist Church in The Villages once again transformed into a place of celebration, dignity, and pure joy as it hosted Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine — a worldwide prom experience honoring individuals with special needs. From the moment each...
Many donors support charitable causes they care deeply about — but not everyone realizes there are tax-smart ways to give that can increase impact while reducing taxes or out-of-pocket costs. This article was published in The Villages Daily Sun (12/8/2025 pg. D12) and explains several practical...
Every once in a while, you witness a miracle in progress — and realize you can help shape the ending. I recently sat down for a powerful conversation with Kristy Sullivan about My Special Place and the urgent, life-changing work she and the team are doing to create...
My Special Place Open House We are excited to invite you to an OPEN HOUSE at the buildings we are in the process of acquiring for My Special Place! Our realtor, Fran Dann-Akin, will be hosting this wonderful opportunity. Whether you are interested in this residential...
Dear Friends and Supporters of My Special Place (MSP): Since 2018 a small group of Villagers have been actively working to establish a housing development in The Villages, specifically for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) under the MSP designation. Within the past few months, a...
For years, the Developer turned a blind eye regarding the age of their buyers. Their focus was simply, sell more houses and increase profits. This is evidenced by all the more recent development south of 44. We all know that many buyers were younger than 55....
If you are a devoted caregiver navigating the emotional and physical challenges of supporting a loved one with dementia or special needs, there is constant fear and worry about your loved one's safety both within the home and the community. In our latest podcast, I share...