Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Deadline to submit editorial materials: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., a week before the date of publication. This applies to all publications (The Villager, The Villager Mini, FastNews).

View PDF calendar of The Villager paper deadlines. 

The Villager publication dates:

  • May: May 7, 2026; May 21, 2026
  • June: June 4, 2026; June 18, 2026

FastNews Schedule

FastNews is emailed to residents daily, year-round. Each day highlights a different topic area, and subscribers may choose which topics they wish to receive through the Member Portal.

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
ClubhouseGolfPublic SafetyClubs & EventsRecreationGovernancePublic Works

Dates are subject to change at The Villager staff’s discretion.

Questions? Email editorial@the-villages.com.

The Villager Article Submission Form

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Publication Information

The Villager print editions are published the first and third Thursdays of the month.

Articles for the edition are due by 4:30 p.m. the Wednesday before the following week’s publication.

The Villager accepts article submissions via this form at any time.

The publication start date may differ across channels. Content will be published as close to the suggested start date as possible.

Pulse Letters

The Villager "Pulse" Letter serves as a vehicle for residents and owners to express opinions or to make suggestions or comments to the community at large. Volunteer members of the Communications Advisory Committee are here to help you by reviewing letters submitted for publication.

Pulse Letter Submission Guidelines

The Villager accepts letters for publication in complete or abridged form at the discretion of the Managing Editor.

Letters must be in accordance with rules established by the Club Board of Directors.

Each letter can deal with only one specific topic related to life in The Villages.

One Pulse letter per month per person is allowed. Letters can not be queued for publication in multiple weeks.

Letters are reviewed for proper content. You will be contacted by a member of the Communications Advisory Committee with advice to help you correct any discrepancies. Below is a brief summary of the criteria used to screen letters. If letters contain the following, they will be rejected.

  1. Statements that cannot be substantiated by the author.
  2. Language insulting to individuals or groups.
  3. Political opinions or endorsements pertaining to elections within The Villages.
  4. Partisan political opinions or endorsements pertaining to elections or ballot measures external to The Villages.
  5. Recommendations of products or services other than from clubs and organizations within The Villages.
  6. Language that discriminates with regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, or violates The Villages harassment Rule.
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In Memoriam

Notices of the death of Villages members or former members are published on page 2 of The Villager. These notices are free of charge, but limited to only the following information: Name of the deceased, date of birth and date of death, and a brief notice of an upcoming memorial service that will be held within The Villages. Memorial services held outside of The Villages and other obituary information may be published in the Obituary section of the Classified Ad section for a charge.

Note: Advertising prices, including Obituaries, can be found here. To publish an obituary, email us at Advertising@the-villages.com.

Please select the Villages venue for the memorial service.

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Clubs & Events

These articles announce an upcoming club-sponsored activity or recap an event that has taken place. These articles should contain basic information, such as the date, time, venue, topic, type of event, contact information and other relevant details. Accompanying photos are accepted depending on space and relevance.

Religion

Religion columns are regular features that appear in every issue or at regular intervals. These are written on behalf of groups, such as the Villages Community Chapel or Villages Jewish Community. Contributing writers are to include information in reference to their organization’s activities, membership, and events. Please avoid content featuring political views or excessively lengthy messages.

Sports

Sports columns are regular features that appear in every issue or at regular intervals. These are written on behalf of a recognized sports club, such as the Ironmen or the Bocce Club. Contributing writers are to include only information in reference to their organization’s activities, membership, and events. Please refrain from submitting content featuring health advice.

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